Arrests

(WNY News Now) – A tragic incident in Silver Creek has led to the arrest of a local woman on second-degree murder charges, marking a somber investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.Silver Creek, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has charged 36-year-old Ashley C. Bertino of Silver Creek with second-degree murder following the death of a 12-year-old child. Authorities state that Bertino engaged in actions demonstrating a “depraved indifference to human life,” resulting in circumstances that allegedly posed a grave risk and ultimately led to the juvenile’s death.The incident, reported on April 29, 2024, spurred an immediate investigation by the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division. Following thorough investigative efforts, an arrest warrant was issued by the To...

(WNY News Now) – A Silver Creek man, 71-year-old Donald D. Thurston, faces serious charges of sexual abuse and public lewdness following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.On October 31, 2024, a criminal investigation led by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division resulted in the arrest of 71-year-old Donald D. Thurston from Silver Creek, New York. Thurston is accused of exposing himself to a victim and allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a different victim around 2012.Thurston was charged with Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and Public Lewdness in the First Degree. Following his arrest, Thurston was arraigned at the Chautauqua County CAP court. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven...

(WNY News Now) – A 19-year-old Wheatfield resident faces felony charges after a Niagara County Drug Task Force investigation led to his arrest on firearm-related offenses.On October 29, 2024, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Michael J. Beaver, 19, on felony firearm charges. Acting on findings from an ongoing investigation, the Niagara County Drug Task Force executed an arrest warrant at Beaver’s residence on Lena Drive in the Town of Wheatfield.Beaver faces two serious charges: one count of Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the Third Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm. According to law enforcement, these charges are classified as felonies under New York State law, indicating a higher degree of severity in firearm-related offenses.Following ...

(WNY News Now) – A 20-year-old Chicago resident faces felony charges after an alleged assault on an elderly man inside a Tops Markets store in Jamestown.Jamestown, N.Y. – On November 2, 2024, at approximately 3:49 p.m., Jamestown Police responded to a reported assault at the Tops Markets located at 738 Foote Ave. Upon arrival, officers encountered an elderly male victim with visible physical injuries, being treated by Al-Star ambulance staff on the scene.Through investigation, officers identified 20-year-old Lanell S. Williams, a Chicago resident, as the alleged assailant. According to police, Williams engaged in an altercation with the elderly victim, leading to a physical assault that left the victim injured.Officers located Williams shortly afterward at a residence within Jamestown city...