Arrests

(WNY News Now) The former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department was arrested after a seven-year conspiracy of alleged financial malfeasance shocked the department.New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police said Tuesday that Kimberly Simchik, a former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, had been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $92,000 from the Department over a seven-year period.According to DiNapoli, Ms. Simchik betrayed the confidence of her community by allegedly using Fire Department monies for her personal amusement. Fighting fraud and safeguarding public funds are top priorities for my office. I am grateful to my office and the New York State Police for working together to hold her responsible."Ms. Simchik's arrest sends a...

(WNY News Now) After an alleged shoplifting incident in the Town of Ellicott, a Jamestown woman is charged with petit larceny.Ellicott N.Y. Ashley N. Gorton, 39, of Jamestown, was accused of shoplifting on Friday morning, November 17, and was charged with petit larceny. The Town of Ellicott Police Department reports that at approximately 11:14 a.m., police responded to a complaint at a nearby store.According to investigators, Gorton took a pair of exercise shoes out of the store without paying for them. She was given an appearance ticket after the incident and is expected to appear in Town of Ellicott Court later to answer to the accusation. 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:FacebookXNote: Than...

(WNY News Now) A routine traffic stop in the Village of Sinclairville led to the arrest of a Lakewood man on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, on Monday evening.Sinclairville, NYDeputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff s Office observed traffic infractions on Sinclair Drive around 6:10 p.m. on November 18, 2024, prompting them to stop the vehicle. The driver, identified as 28-year-old Kevin L. Bellardo, was found to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated.Further investigation revealed additional violations, including DWI per se, reckless driving, speeding in a designated zone, and operating a vehicle with unsafe tires. Bellardo was taken into custody and transported to the Chautauqua County Sheriff s Office for processing.After being issued citations, Bellardo...

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(WNY News Now) Deputies responding to a disturbance in Mayville uncovered a prohibited firearm possession, leading to the arrest of a local man.Mayville, NYIn the early hours of November 19, 2024, at approximately 12:02 a.m., Chautauqua County Sheriff s deputies were called to a residence in Mayville for reports of an unwanted individual. Upon investigation, 44-year-old Robert K. Shumaker Jr., of Mayville, was found in possession of a loaded firearm.Authorities confirmed that Shumaker, previously convicted of a felony, was legally prohibited from possessing firearms. Additionally, a valid order of protection issued by County Court explicitly barred him from owning or handling weapons.Shumaker faces charges ofCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third DegreeandCriminal Contempt in the S...

(WNY News Now) A violent altercation in Dunkirk led to a shooting, an interstate manhunt, and the capture of a 20-year-old suspect now facing felony charges.DUNKIRK, NY Authorities have arrested Davon J. McCall, 20, of Brocton, NY, in connection with a shooting that occurred on the evening of August 14, 2024, in the 300 block of Washington Avenue. The incident, which began with an altercation, resulted in a male victim being shot in the leg.Police reported that the victim was initially transported to Brooks Hospital before being transferred to Erie County Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.A warrant for McCall s arrest was issued shortly after the shooting, leading to an interstate effort involving local and federal authorities. McCall was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in...

(WNY News Now) A domestic altercation on the city s south side led to the arrest of two individuals, exposing deplorable living conditions that endangered a child s welfare.Jamestown, N.Y. On the evening of November 17, 2024, at approximately 8:23 p.m., Jamestown police officers responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on the city s south side. Upon investigation, officers determined that 28-year-old Zachary A. Graves had engaged in a physical altercation with 37-year-old Nicole Parsons in the presence of a juvenile.Graves fled the scene before officers arrived but was located nearby, hiding behind a brick wall and attempting to conceal himself in leaves and brush. Officers apprehended Graves and transported him to the city jail.The investigation revealed unsafe living conditions...

(WNY News Now) – A routine street check in Jamestown led to the arrest of a local man, uncovering methamphetamine possession and resolving an outstanding warrant.Jamestown, N.Y. – Jamestown Police officers arrested Michael P. Jones, a 40-year-old city resident, during a street check near the intersection of Foote Avenue and Harrison Street on the evening of November 15.At approximately 9:42 PM, officers observed Jones walking in the area and recognized him as the subject of an outstanding warrant issued by the Jamestown Police Department. Upon making contact, officers took Jones into custody without incident.During a subsequent search, officers discovered a quantity of methamphetamine on Jones’ person. He was transported to the Jamestown City Jail, where he remains in custody. Jones faces ...