Arrests

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man with a history of contempt charges is now facing a felony after being apprehended for violating a court-mandated protection order during a domestic dispute.Jamestown, N.Y. – On November 7, 2024, at approximately 8:54 p.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a reported domestic dispute at a residence on Jamestown’s East Side. Charles H. Karr Jr., a 50-year-old Jamestown resident, was found inside the home despite an active Stay Away Order of Protection requiring him to avoid contact with the female victim.Upon arrival, officers confirmed Karr’s presence in violation of the protective order. They were also aware of an active bench warrant for his arrest, issued by the Jamestown City Court. Karr has a recent conviction for Criminal Cont...

(WNY News Now) – A welfare check led Jamestown police to discover three young children living in hazardous conditions, resulting in child endangerment charges for two city residents.Jamestown, N.Y. – On the evening of November 7, 2024, Jamestown police officers responded to a welfare check at a residence on the city’s north side, located at 114 W. 7th Street. Upon arrival, officers found that three small children were allegedly living in what authorities described as “dangerous and deplorable conditions.”Amber L. Peru, 30, and David C. Burkhart, 31, both residents of Jamestown, were taken into custody. Following the investigation, the two were each charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.Peru and Burkhart were transported to the Jamestown City Jail, where they are b...

(WNY News Now) – A domestic dispute on Jamestown’s north side escalated into an arrest when a man allegedly struck an officer and caused property damage.Jamestown, N.Y. – On the evening of November 7, 2024, Jamestown Police Department officers on a GIVE detail responded to a north side residence following reports of a disorderly person. Upon arrival at approximately 7:24 PM, officers spoke with the victim and assessed the situation, which revealed that 29-year-old Robert H. Kennedy 6th, a Jamestown resident, was involved in the disturbance.During the investigation, officers determined that Kennedy had allegedly caused damage to a motor vehicle belonging to the victim. The police attempted to de-escalate the situation and requested Kennedy to exit the vehicle. However, he reportedly respond...

(WNY News Now) – A pre-dawn raid in Niagara Falls led to the arrest of a 61-year-old man on multiple drug possession and intent-to-sell charges.On October 28, 2024, law enforcement officers in Niagara Falls, NY, executed an arrest warrant at a residence on 18th Street, leading to the detention of 61-year-old Terrence X. Jones on felony drug charges. The operation, initiated by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, resulted in charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third, fourth, and fifth degrees, including intent to sell.According to a statement from Sheriff Michael Filicetti, Jones was apprehended without incident during the early-morning operation. Authorities allege that Jones was in possession of controlled substances with an intent to distribute, though the exa...

(WNY News Now) – Following a tip, Salamanca Police located and apprehended a 44-year-old Salamanca resident for a Family Court warrant, later remanding him to jail pending further court appearances.Salamanca, N.Y. – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of Harry J. Lafountaine, 44, of Salamanca, New York, on October 31, 2024. Acting on a tip, the Salamanca Police Department (SPD) located Lafountaine at a residence on Barrett Drive at approximately 12:35 p.m. and took him into custody for an outstanding Family Court Violation Warrant.After his arrest, Lafountaine was transferred to the custody of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities promptly transported him to Family Court for arraignment, where he was remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail with bail s...

(WNY News Now) – A local resident faces charges after allegedly stealing cash and property from a business in Otto, New York.Otto, N.Y. – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of 35-year-old Cory A. Foster from Little Valley, New York, following an investigation into a larceny incident in Otto. According to Sheriff Eric A. Butler, deputies responded to the call on October 31, 2024, at approximately 2:37 PM.Foster is accused of taking U.S. currency and other property from a business on Maples-Otto Road without providing payment. After deputies conducted a thorough investigation, Foster was charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor in New York State.He was processed at the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office and subsequently released with an appearance ticke...

(WNY News Now) – Kristin P. Green, 29, of Little Valley, NY, faces a charge of petit larceny after allegedly taking cash from a business in East Otto.East Otto, N.Y. – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reported an arrest following a larceny incident on East Otto Springville Road in East Otto, NY. According to Sheriff Eric A. Butler, deputies responded to a call at approximately 12:46 PM on November 1, 2024, after receiving reports of theft from a local business.Following an investigation, deputies determined that Kristin P. Green had taken U.S. currency without payment. Green, who resides on Krager Hill Road in Little Valley, NY, was subsequently arrested and charged with petit larceny under New York Penal Law 155.25.After processing at the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, Green ...

(WNY News Now) – A bench warrant from Cattaraugus County Court resulted in the arrest of a Gowanda man, bringing him into custody as he awaits further court proceedings.On November 1, 2024, at approximately 4:23 p.m., law enforcement officers apprehended Bradley E. Gabel, 38, of Gowanda, New York, on an active bench warrant issued by Cattaraugus County Court. The incident occurred at 1 Barrett Drive in Salamanca, NY, where Gabel was initially detained by the Salamanca Police Department.Upon verifying the outstanding warrant, Salamanca PD transferred custody of Gabel to deputies from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Gabel was subsequently remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail, where he will remain until his next scheduled court appearance before Judge Ploetz. As are all persons ac...