Arrests

(WNY News Now) In Jamestown, a cooperative drug investigation led to the arrest of a local man who is currently facing federal charges and the seizure of large amounts of methamphetamine.JPD Photo Jamestown, New York. An alleged methamphetamine distribution operation was discovered when law enforcement officers carried out a search order at 31 Fairfield Avenue Lower Apartment in Jamestown on January 21, 2025, at around 11:33 a.m. K9 units from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department assisted the operation, which was headed by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force and the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force. Two people were found inside the residence, including Samantha K. Robbins, 37, who was taken into custody to be questioned. 393.6 grams of methamphet...

(WNY News Now) After helping with a disabled vehicle on Bakerstand Road, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office arrested an Olean man for driving a car with a revoked driver's license. Franklinville, New York Levi T. Ward, 28, of Olean, New York, was arrested by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office after an inquiry into a disabled car on Bakerstand Road in Franklinville on the evening of January 18, 2025. At at 7:06 p.m., authorities arrived on the scene. Deputies discovered throughout the inquiry that Ward had been driving a different car even though his driver's license had been revoked. According to New York State law, Ward was charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a serious misdemeanor. Ward was taken into custody, processed, and released on appearance ticket...

(WNY News Now) Great Valley, NY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office said that a FedEx delivery driver was cited for fleeing the scene of a property damage accident after his van seriously damaged a Great Valley property. The incident happened at a house on Bonn Ridge on January 7, 2025, at around 2:29 PM. Connor P. Brogan was identified by the authorities as the driver of a 2012 Ford delivery truck. The crash report states that Brogan's car swerved out of the driveway, causing damage to the property's address sign, a light post, and a lawn. After that, the driver allegedly fled the scene without informing the owner of the property or calling the police. Following an investigation into the complaint by the Sheriff's Office, Brogan was charged with fleeing the scene of a property damag...

Hamburg, New York (WNY News Now) On Saturday, January 18, 2025, a 39-year-old Hamburg man was arrested on a felony arrest warrant after the Niagara Falls Police Department and the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office coordinated. During an interaction, Niagara Falls Police identified Wesley W. John of Salamanca, NY, and he was taken into custody. Authorities discovered that Cattaraugus County Court had issued John an active felony warrant. John was taken into the custody of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office after his arrest. After that, he was arrested and taken to the Cattaraugus County Jail, where he is currently awaiting more court proceedings. 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: ...

Pomfret, New York (WNY News Now)A local guy was taken into custody by Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies after a fight that involved stealing and a breach of a court order. Deputies responded to a complaint of an incident at a residence in the Town of Pomfret on January 18, 2025, at around 8:25 PM. Investigators found that 41-year-old Alexander B. Reilly had stolen something from someone else. Additionally, an active order of protection against him was broken by the theft. At the scene, Reilly was taken into custody and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail to be arraigned. He faces charges of second-degree criminal contempt and petit larceny. At a later time, Reilly is expected to appear before Pomfret Town Court. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just l...

(WNY News Now) After a domestic altercation late Sunday evening, a Jamestown resident was arrested and charged with assault and harassment. Officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a west-side business on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at around 10:38 PM in reference to a domestic incident that had apparently taken place nearby. Authorities found that the victim had been physically abused by James E. Turner 2nd, 42, of Jamestown, during their investigation. Before leaving the scene, Turner allegedly injured the victim's hand, pulled out their hair, and hit them in the face, according to the police. Officers found Turner at a south-side house shortly after that. Turner allegedly resisted arrest by trying to pull away from officers and disobeying police commands when they were t...

Pomfret, New York (WNY News Now)A local guy was taken into custody by Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies after a fight that involved stealing and a breach of a court order. Deputies responded to a complaint of an incident at a residence in the Town of Pomfret on January 18, 2025, at around 8:25 PM. Investigators found that 41-year-old Alexander B. Reilly had stolen something from someone else. Additionally, an active order of protection against him was broken by the theft. At the scene, Reilly was taken into custody and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail to be arraigned. He faces charges of second-degree criminal contempt and petit larceny. At a later time, Reilly is expected to appear before Pomfret Town Court. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just l...

(WNY News Now) After a single-vehicle collision in Great Valley, New York, a Pennsylvania man is charged with several offenses, including driving under the influence. Following a car accident in the Town of Great Valley on January 14, 2025, Jeffrey J. Lencioni II, 50, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office. At at 4:03 p.m., deputies arrived at the scene in Snow Pine Village and discovered Lencioni's car off the road with the transmission still in reverse. Lencioni acknowledged being the driver at the time of the collision while he was outside the car. Deputies looked into it and found evidence of intoxication. Lencioni was arrested and charged with dangerous lane movement, refusing to take a breathalyzer, and driving while i...

(WNY News Now) A 34-year-old Olean resident was taken into custody by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office early on Tuesday morning based on an active bench warrant issued by the Cattaraugus Criminal Court. New York's Olean The 34-year-old Bethany L. Jackson was arrested at 12:19 a.m. on January 14, 2025, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office. After patrol police carried out a bench warrant issued by Cattaraugus Criminal Court, Jackson was taken into prison without any problems. Under a direct deposit auto-remand order, Jackson was sent straight to the Cattaraugus County Jail after being arrested. She is still being held pending additional court appearances. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else who is accused of a...

(WNY News Now) A Killbuck woman has been arrested on many welfare fraud-related charges by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office. NY's Little Valley Nichole M. Sponeybarger, 35, of Killbuck, New York, was arrested by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau during an investigation into suspected welfare fraud. Sheriff Eric A. Butler reports that Sponeybarger was taken into custody at the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services in Olean, New York, on January 10, 2025. The Department of Social Services submitted a complaint in April 2024 alleging potential fraud concerning Sponeybarger's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which led to the arrest. According to investigators, Sponeybarger hid her SNAP income from self-employment...