Author: Grace Thompson

New York's EllicotTVille (WNY News Now).The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office reports that after a traffic check early Saturday morning, a Machias man was taken into custody for driving under the influence. On February 1, 2025, at around 2:58 a.m., authorities say that 23-year-old Davaughan W. Wells was pulled over on Route 242 in the Town of Ellicottville. Deputies concluded Wells was operating a vehicle while intoxicated after conducting an investigation. He gave a chemical test sample, registering a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.13% on the Datamaster, after being arrested and escorted to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office. Wells was accused of speeding in the zone, driving while intoxicated, and driving while intoxicated per se. In addition to several uniform traffic fin...

(WNY News Now) After a Sheriff's Office investigation, a Cattaraugus County man was charged with endangering the welfare of a child in Allegany, New York. Authorities said that 47-year-old John A. Kiernan was taken into custody on February 1, 2025, at around 6:00 p.m., in relation to an event that happened on January 31, 2025, at an Allegany address on Route 417.Kiernan was accused by deputies of two charges of harming a child's welfare. Kiernan was given a ticket for an appearance and is expected to show up in Town of Allegany Court later. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else who is accused of a crime. Share this: Facebook X

(WNY News Now) The Cattaraugus County Superior Criminal Court issued an active warrant that led to the arrest of a 68-year-old man in Machias, New York. On January 27, 2025, Gene C. Tingue of Machias was arrested, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office. Tingue was captured by deputies at a Route 16 address at around 11:00 a.m. The arrest was related to a probationary warrant violation. Tingue was taken to the county jail after being processed by authorities without any problems. He is being detained while additional legal action is taken. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else who is accused of a crime. Share this: Facebook X

(WNY News Now) MACHIAS, NYA Sheriff Eric A. Butler said a 63-year-old Ashford man was taken into custody in relation to an attempted assault and robbery that occurred earlier this month in the Town of Machias. After an investigation into an alleged assault at a Sunset Dr. house in Machias on January 14, authorities arrested James K. Denaro on January 31, 2025, at around 10:24 a.m. Investigators found that Denaro attacked the victim with a knife and tried to rob them. Denaro was charged with attempted first-degree robbery and second-degree assault and was processed and arraigned in the Town of Machias Court. He is expected to appear in court later for additional procedures after being remanded without bond to the Cattaraugus County Jail. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in...

New Albion, New York (WNY News Now).After an investigation into a reported break-in involving gunfire earlier this month, a guy from New Albion was taken into custody for unlawful firearm possession. Sheriff Eric A. Butler states that on January 4, 2025, deputies were called to the Town of New Albion in response to complaints of a potential gun-related burglary. Patrols arrived at the scene and discovered no victims or indications of a break-in. Deputies found 54-year-old James S. Marshall in possession of a.270 long gun throughout the course of the investigation. Marshall has a prior felony conviction that prevents him from lawfully owning firearms, according to the results of a background check. Marshall was arrested, processed, and given an appearance ticket before being released. A lat...