Arrests

(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...

(WNY News Now) – A contraband crackdown at Chautauqua County Jail led to the arrest of a Buffalo man after corrections officers discovered a razorblade in his cell.Mayville, N.Y. – On the evening of October 29, 2024, Chautauqua County Jail officers uncovered a razorblade in the possession of 39-year-old Dion James Carr during a routine cell search at the facility on East Chautauqua Street in Mayville, NY. Carr, who resides in Buffalo, now faces a first-degree charge of promoting prison contraband.Corrections officers immediately notified the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division upon discovering the contraband. Following an investigation, detectives formally charged Carr, and he is scheduled for arraignment at Centralized Arraignment Court. As are all persons ...

(WNY News Now) – Town of Ellicott Police allege that a local woman illegally withdrew over $3,000 from a youth club’s account, issuing herself a forged check.A 35-year-old woman from Kennedy, New York, has been charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the second degree following an investigation by the Town of Ellicott Police Department. Cassandra L. Dickerson is accused of taking more than $3,000 from a local youth organization’s account and forging a check to herself.According to the police report, the investigation began when a complaint of suspected fraud involving the youth club’s finances was filed. Authorities claim Dickerson used her access to the club’s funds to withdraw a substantial sum, allegedly creating and endorsing a fraudulent check in her name.Followi...

(WNY News Now) – A Falconer resident faces criminal mischief and coercion charges following a domestic incident that prompted a swift response from Town of Ellicott Police.Falconer, N.Y. – On October 20, 2024, Michael J. Thompson, 35, of Falconer, was arrested by the Town of Ellicott Police after a domestic disturbance led to accusations of criminal mischief in the fourth degree and coercion in the third degree. Authorities responded to the reported incident in Falconer, where it is alleged that Thompson engaged in actions that met the criteria for both charges.Following his arrest, Thompson was transported to the county jail for arraignment under the Centralized Arraignment Program (CAP). According to the police, he will appear in Town of Ellicott Court at a later date to answer to these ...

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown resident, Jacob A. Trippy, 31, faces a grand larceny charge following a recent arrest on an active warrant by the Town of Ellicott Police.On October 29, Town of Ellicott Police Department charged Jacob A. Trippy, 31, with grand larceny in the fourth degree after he was apprehended on an outstanding warrant. According to the Ellicott Police, the incident began when officers from the Jamestown Police Department conducted a routine street check on Trippy in Jamestown. During this check, authorities confirmed that Trippy had an active warrant issued by the Town of Ellicott Police Department.Following his identification, Trippy was taken into custody and subsequently turned over to Ellicott Police. At the scene, Trippy was issued an appearance ticket and released. H...

(WNY News Now) – A New Hampshire resident faces charges after a domestic dispute in Falconer led to alleged threats and a resistance during arrest.Falconer, N.Y. – In the early hours of November 3, 2024, officers from the Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to a reported domestic dispute in Falconer, New York, involving 34-year-old Lea C. Talbot of Dover, New Hampshire. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m., when police were called to a residence in response to a disturbance allegedly involving threats of violence.According to the police report, Talbot is accused of threatening a resident of the home with violence, despite having no personal connection to the individual. When officers attempted to take her into custody, Talbot allegedly resisted, leading to additional charges.Fol...

(WNY News Now) – A routine traffic stop escalated when police discovered drugs and suspended driving privileges for a Jamestown resident.Ellicott, N.Y. – On October 19, a routine traffic stop by the Town of Ellicott Police Department resulted in multiple charges against Dustin A. McChesney, 27, of Jamestown. Officers responded to reports of a speeding vehicle on Allen Street Extension and alleged McChesney was driving above the speed limit while consuming cannabis inside his vehicle.Upon investigation, officers found McChesney’s New York State driving privileges were suspended. A further search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of methamphetamine, leading to a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. McChesney was also charged with speed in zone, ...

(WNY News Now) – A domestic dispute led to the arrest of a Jamestown man on charges of criminal contempt after officers discovered a violation of a court-issued order of protection.Jamestown, N.Y. – On the evening of November 1, 2024, Jamestown Police Department officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a South Side residence. Upon arrival at approximately 7:05 p.m., officers made contact with a female victim who was involved in the incident. During their assessment of the situation, officers observed 59-year-old Paul D. Martinez sitting in the living room of the residence.Martinez, a Jamestown resident, was known by officers to have a valid Stay Away Order of Protection in place, barring him from contact with the victim. Recognizing the violation of the protection order, office...