Arrests

(WNY News Now) ASHFORD, NY A traffic collision investigation on Ashford's Route 219 resulted in the arrest of a Lockport man and the discovery of drug paraphernalia and a stolen vehicle.Around 9:40 a.m. on December 3, 2024, deputies arrived at the scene of a single-vehicle collision. It was discovered that the 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 had been reported stolen in Lockport, New York.At the scene, the driver, Keonta J. Mayfield, 28, of 106 Saxton Street, Lockport, was taken into custody. Several scales with white powder residue and sandwich bags with similar material were found during a search of the truck; these findings were suggestive of drug-related activity.Mayfield was accused of:Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree (PL 165.50)Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the ...

(WNY News Now) CBP officials at the Buffalo border crossing capture a U.S. citizen who was wanted by the U.S. Army for desertion sixteen years ago.NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A U.S. citizen was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the Port of Buffalo's Rainbow Bridge border crossing for military desertion.A 38-year-old American citizen was caught by CBP officials on the pedestrian walkway on December 3. According to the tourist, he was surrendering for military desertion. For confirmation, the tourist was escorted to secondary inspection.Officers confirmed the man's identify during the secondary inspection and found that he was in possession of an active U.S. Army warrant for military desertion from the National Crime Information Center."Every traveler entering the...

(WNY News Now) After police find a missing teen who was reported missing about a month ago, a Jamestown lady is charged.New York's Jamestown On December 3, 2024, police found a missing 15-year-old adolescent in the home of Danielle Woodworth, 40, of Jamestown, who was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child.At around 4:34 PM, Jamestown Police Department officers were investigating a missing person report when they arrived at an address in the city. The teenager was last seen on November 7, 2024.Authorities claim that throughout the almost month-long search, Woodworth intentionally housed the minor. After being arrested without incident, she was eventually released with a Jamestown City Court attendance ticket. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, ...

(WNY News Now) On December 3, 2024, police officers carried out a search warrant at a home in Dunkirk, which led to the arrest of two people following a two-month investigation.The City of Jamestown Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, and Dunkirk Police Department worked together to conduct a search at 310 Lake Shore Dr. W, Room 111, Dunkirk, NY, and find a significant amount of illegal substances. Two people were arrested in the operation, which came after a two-month investigation into drug-related activity: Russell C. Genevese, 35, and Vanessa R. Stevens, 34, both of Dunkirk.The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office took the picture.3.2 grams of crack cocaine, 4.4 grams of fentanyl, 38.36 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia, such as scales and packaging item...

(WNY News Now) David L. Smith, 51, who was wanted on a bench warrant out of Cattaraugus County Court, was arrested following a traffic check on Cole Road in Ashford.A routine traffic stop on Cole Road in the Town of Ashford on the afternoon of November 22, 2024, resulted in the arrest of 51-year-old Freedom, New York resident David L. Smith. The arrest was made in relation to an active bench warrant issued by Cattaraugus County Court, according to Sheriff Eric A. Butler.Smith was apprehended without incident after police officers verified his identity during the stop at around 3:45 PM. Authorities had targeted Smith for the bench warrant, and he was quickly taken out of his car and taken into custody.Smith is being kept at the Cattaraugus County Jail until he appears in court again after b...

(WNY News Now) Sheriff Eric A. Butler reports that a Little Valley woman was taken into custody early on November 25, 2024, after a domestic dispute involving her granddaughter.After officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on November 25, 2024, at around 4:09 AM, Sarah L. Foster, 52, of 412 Fair Oak Street, Little Valley, NY, was placed under arrest. Investigation revealed that Foster was the one who started the fight with her grandchild.Deputies from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office took Foster into custody and took him to a processing facility. For violating New York State Penal Laws 260.10-1 and 240.26-1, which deal with harassing and endangering the welfare of a child, she was later given an appearance ticket.Foster will appear before the Town of Little Valley Cour...

(WNY News Now) Jamestown, New York A 30-year-old Jamestown resident is being charged with several offenses after two events on the west side of the city involving drug possession and a stolen car.Officers from the Jamestown Police Department's First Platoon responded to a report of a hit-and-run causing property damage on December 3, 2024, at around 2:22 PM. Their prompt investigation resulted in the retrieval of the involved vehicle, which was being driven with a suspended New York State driver's license, and the identification of Aaron A. Johnson as the suspect. The car was seized and several traffic fines were issued.Second Platoon police were called to investigate a stolen car accusation that came from Johnson's home later that afternoon, at around 3:44 PM. Authorities found that Johns...

(WNY News Now) Batavia, NY A Buffalo man was arrested on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Salamanca Court as a result of a cooperative law enforcement effort.On November 27, 2024, around 9:25 AM, Omar R. Clark, 53, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested. After Clark interacted with an outside agency, he was arrested. After facilitating a custody exchange with the agency, deputies from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office took Clark to court.When Clark appeared before Judge Wrona in Little Valley, the warrant—which was issued for a violation under CPL 530.70—was discussed. Clark is expected to appear in Town of Salamanca Court again at a later time after being freed on his own recognizance.Share this:FacebookXNote: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced write...

(WNY News Now) During a late-night investigation, Jamestown police found firearms and charges of domestic abuse after apprehending a two-time convicted felon on the west side of the city.Jamestown, New York. Officers from the Jamestown Police Department found Johnny P. Wynn Sr., 51, of Jamestown, after responding to a residence on the city's west side at around 11:05 p.m. on December 2, 2024. Wynn was wanted in relation to allegations of domestic violence resulting from a previous incident.Officers arrived and captured Wynn without any problems. A rifle and a handgun were found at the location during a follow-up inquiry. Wynn, a two-time convicted felon, is legally forbidden from owning firearms, according to authorities.Wynn is currently facing several accusations, including second-degr...

(WNY News Now) After his car was pulled over for a tail lamp violation on November 23rd, a Westfield man's blood alcohol content was found to be more than three times the legal limit, leading to several charges, including aggravated DWI.William E. Zachary was allegedly intoxicated when Westfield Police arrived at the scene of an altercation at 238 E Main St. on the evening of November 23, 2024, at around 9:41 PM. Zachary was traveling on E Main St. without his tail lamps on, which is against the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, when the officers first spoke with the complaint at another location.Zachary was immediately subjected to standardized field sobriety testing and a traffic stop. He was taken into custody and taken to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office for additional proc...