Arrests

(WNY News Now) A Jamestown resident was arrested on several offenses, including possession of a controlled substance and an outstanding assault warrant, following a routine traffic stop on East 2nd and Winsor Street.New York's Jamestown After noticing many traffic infractions, officers from the Jamestown Police Department's 2nd platoon began a vehicle and traffic stop on Winsor Street at around 5:02 p.m. on the evening of December 7, 2024.Due to an active arrest warrant for third-degree assault, authorities knew the driver, who was identified as Jamestown resident Duane R. Crawford 3rd, 27. Officers arrested Crawford after verifying his identity.When officers searched Crawford after the arrest, they found a controlled narcotic in his possession. He is currently facing further accusations...

(WNY News Now) On December 3, 2024, at around 1:45 PM, Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Eric A. Butler said that Scott R. Hammond, 34, of Olean, NY, had been arrested. The arrest happened at the Sheriff's Office, located at 1 Leo Moss Drive in Olean.A New York State Parole warrant led to Hammond's arrest. He was taken to the Cattaraugus County Jail after being arrested, where he is currently being held on remand for more court procedures.Charges against Hammond are connected to the parole warrant. The Cattaraugus County Court, presided over by Judge Ploetz, will have jurisdiction over the case as no bail was issued. 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: Every piece of co...

(WNY News Now) On a probation warrant from the Cattaraugus County Court, authorities detained 45-year-old Olean, New York resident Angela Lingle.NY's CATTARAUGUS COUNTY Sheriff Eric A. Butler verified the arrest of 45-year-old Olean, New York resident Angela Lingle for probation violations early on the morning of December 4, 2024. Around 8:55 a.m., the arrest took place at 1 Leo Moss Drive.Lingle was taken to the Cattaraugus County Jail by the warrant issued by the Cattaraugus County Court, where she is being detained without bond until her arraignment. The hearings will be presided over by Judge Ploetz. 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: Every piece of content is rigorously rev...

(WNY News Now) Buffalo, NY On November 14, 2024, deputies from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office took a 30-year-old Olean man into custody after Cattaraugus County Court issued a bench warrant.After authorities were informed of his presence, Devon J. Blanchard was placed under arrest at a group home in Buffalo. With the help of campus police, deputies found Blanchard at the establishment and successfully carried out the warrant.Under the direction of County Judge Ploetz, Blanchard was remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail. Bail was not set. He will appear in court later to answer to the allegations under CPL 530.70. 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: Every piece of content...

(WNY News Now) After a court-ordered appearance, Nathan C. Bilby of Olean, NY, was arrested on October 9, 2024, at 4:09 p.m. A warrant issued by the Town of Little Valley Court served as the basis for the arrest. Bilby is charged under New York Penal Law 130.65 (First Degree Sexual Abuse) and 130.52 (Forcible Touching), according to Sheriff Eric A. Butler.Bilby was then arraigned in the Town of Little Valley Court before Judge Wrona. He was freed on his own recognizance without bond despite the seriousness of the allegations. 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: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our...

(WNY News Now) A Jamestown woman was arrested for driving under the influence after a routine traffic stop on North Main Street.Jamestown, New York. Jamestown Police pulled over a car outside a 7-Eleven store at around 4:10 a.m. on December 7, 2024, close to 518 North Main Street. Third platoon officers spotted a car with several moving infractions, including not using its headlights.Following more examination, it was discovered that the driver, Crystal L. Cavness, 37, was intoxicated. When Cavness's blood alcohol content (BAC) surpassed the legal limit of 0.08%, she was arrested and sent to the Jamestown City Jail.Cavness is currently facing a number of accusations, including open container breaches, driving without headlights, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and DWI Per Se (BAC over 0...

(WNY News Now) A Jamestown resident was arrested on several offenses, including possession of a controlled substance and an outstanding assault warrant, following a routine traffic stop on East 2nd and Winsor Street.New York's Jamestown After noticing many traffic infractions, officers from the Jamestown Police Department's 2nd platoon began a vehicle and traffic stop on Winsor Street at around 5:02 p.m. on the evening of December 7, 2024.Due to an active arrest warrant for third-degree assault, authorities knew the driver, who was identified as Jamestown resident Duane R. Crawford 3rd, 27. Officers arrested Crawford after verifying his identity.When officers searched Crawford after the arrest, they found a controlled narcotic in his possession. He is currently facing further accusations...

(WNY News Now) EAST GREENBUSH, NYA – New York Attorney General Letitia James said today that a tow truck driver in Rensselaer County has been arrested for allegedly planning a car theft plot that involved the unlawful sale of towed vehicles.NEW YORK John F. Rivers, 43, of East Greenbush, was arrested today by New York Attorney General Letitia James for stealing and selling cars he had pulled from parking lots throughout the Capital Region using his towing business, Rivers Asset Recovery. According to an investigation conducted by the New York State Police (NYSP) and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Rivers unlawfully sold the cars he took to scrapyards or used car dealers after using his contracts with nearby companies to monitor parking lots and tow cars. Rivers was charged toda...

(WNY News Now) After a court-ordered appearance, Nathan C. Bilby of Olean, NY, was arrested on October 9, 2024, at 4:09 p.m. A warrant issued by the Town of Little Valley Court served as the basis for the arrest. Bilby is charged under New York Penal Law 130.65 (First Degree Sexual Abuse) and 130.52 (Forcible Touching), according to Sheriff Eric A. Butler.Bilby was then arraigned in the Town of Little Valley Court before Judge Wrona. He was freed on his own recognizance without bond despite the seriousness of the allegations. 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: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our...

(WNY News Now) A resident of Delevan was arrested after a bench warrant for a violation of the Family Court Act was issued.DELEVAN, NY Daryl J. Myers, 54, was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office at his home on Delevan Avenue on November 26, 2024, at around 1:02 a.m. An active bench warrant for a Family Court Act violation led to the arrest.After being taken into custody, Mr. Myers was taken to 12213 Olean Road in Yorkshire, New York, where he was turned over to Wyoming County Sheriff's Office officials for additional legal action. Wyoming County Family Court issued the warrant, and Myers is anticipated to appear there to answer the infraction.No bail was set at the moment of arrest, and the charges were described in detail under Penal Law 530.70(03). The accused is deemed inn...