Fredonia woman arrested for arson in connection with apartment house fire...
A Fredonia woman is facing a handful of charges in connection with a fire that occurred at a multi-unit apartment building in the village last weekend. Fredonia Fire Chief Joshua Myers says his department was alerted to the fire at 39 Clinton Ave. just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Myers says Fredonia Police had removed two children -- believed to be toddlers -- through a window before firefighters arrived on scene. Myers says the fire began in a common entry area of the building. Myers says only one on-duty career firefighter in his department responded because the other two on duty at the time were committed to an EMS call at SUNY Fredonia. An assistant chief and three volunteer firefighters joined the lone on-duty firefighter. Myers says the county's Fire Investigation Team determined that the blaze was an arson. He adds that the apparent source of the fire was a stroller that apparently had some kind of flamable material inside it. No injuries were reported. Fredonia Police say an investigation identified 31-year-old Jamie Prime as the person who intentionally set the fire in the building. Prime has been charged with second-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, and two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief. She was taken to the county jail for centralized arraignment and is being held on $100,000 bail.
UPMC Chautauqua cuts ribbon on new Automated Processing and Storage system in hospital lab...
The ribbon has been cut on the newest piece of medical technology at Jamestown's UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. That new technology is designed to more quickly evaluate, and catagorize blood, urine and other specimens in their laboratory facility. During Friday morning's event... Hospital President Tracy Gates said it almost resembles an assembly line... but, adds it represents a "major upgrade." Gates says the $1.5-million system is an investment in the hospital, it's employees and people they serve. UPMC's Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, Elaine Morrison, says the new system will allow for faster, and more efficient lab results for both doctors, and their patients. Morrison says it's meant to expedite the process so diagonsis and treatment can begin sooner. UPMC Chautauqua Medical Director, Dr. William Geary, says the changes will bring "greater safety, efficiency, and overall better service" to the entire region. Geary and Morrison say the hospital processes some 50,000 specimens a month... not just for UPMC Chautauqua... but several other facilities in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.
AAA urges driving caution on the roadways for Labor Day Weekend, and to check their apps and information for the lowest gasoline prices...
The last holiday period of the Summer season is undereway... with Labor Day taking place on Monday. Even with higher gasoline prices... a large number of Americans are still expected to hit the roads, and fly to favorite destinations. That from AAA of Western New York Spokeswoman Elizabeth Carey... who says the national average for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline is now $4.12 a gallon. Carey says gas prices are up about $1.10 over last Labor Day Weekend. Here in the Jamestown-area... the cost for regular, unleaded gas is between $4.37 and $4.40 a gallon. If you are driving to your destination... Carey says be sure your car is ready for the trip... including an emergency kit. She says AAA had a large number of roadside service calls last Labor Day Weekend, with over 400,000 nationwide... and, 14,000 in New York state alone. For people who are flying... Carey says some of the top Labor Day Weekend destinations domestically are Seattle, Washington... and, Orlando, Florida. Internationally... the top destination is Italy. For more information... download the AAA app.
City man arrested in Lakewood following traffic stop on drug and alcohol possession and consumption in motor vehicle...
A Jamestown man is accused of driving while under the influence of marijuana... and, being found in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop in Lakewood. Lakewood-Busti Police say they conducted the stop shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday because the driver failed to have the car's lights on while traveling on Fairmount Avenue -- near Wal-Mart -- after dark. Officers say they could smell burned cannabis coming from inside the vehicle... and, spotted a half-smoked joint near the center console. Police say they also spotted an open container of alcohol... and, a small vile and baggies later determined to contain 3.61-grams of cocaine. Officers arrested 41 year-old Devven Fletcher... with the assistance of State Police. Fletcher is charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle... and, having no -- or inadequate lights. He was held pending arraignment in Busti Town Court.
Mayville arrested for making threats against woman and her property...
A man from Mayville has been arrested for allegedly sending electronic threats to harm a woman... and, damage her property. Sheriff's deputies say they responded to a home on Canada Road in the town of Chautauqua about 9:30 a.m. Thursday for a domestic incident. Officers investigated and found that 43 year-old Michael Welder had allegedly sent the threats to the female victim. Deputies say they located Welder at an address in the town of Chautauqua, where he was arrested without incident. He was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment... and, fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.
