Arrests

(WNY News Now) – Sheridan, NY – A routine traffic stop in the early hours of November 17, 2024, resulted in the arrest of a Ripley man for driving while intoxicated (DWI).Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle speeding on Route 20 near King Road in Sheridan at approximately 1:20 a.m. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Dustin L. Strain of Ripley, NY, was found to be operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.Following further investigation at the scene, Strain was taken into custody and charged with DWI Per Se, DWI Common Law, and speeding in a zone. He was transported to the Sheriff’s Office substation in Hanover, where he was processed and released with a court appearance scheduled in Sheridan Town Court.Share this:FacebookXNote: Thank you for visiting ...

(WNY News Now) – A bench warrant arrest led to the discovery of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia on Shawn S. Esis in Machias, New York.MACHIAS, N.Y. — Deputies from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Shawn S. Esis of Angola, New York, on Friday, Nov. 9, at approximately 2:03 PM. The arrest stemmed from an active bench warrant issued by the Allegany County Superior Criminal Court for criminal possession of stolen property.During the arrest, law enforcement officials discovered Esis in possession of an electronic scale commonly used to measure narcotic substances. Further investigation revealed a quantity of fentanyl on Esis’ person.Esis was processed at the scene and subsequently turned over to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office. He is facing charges under New Yor...

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown resident faces a charge of petit larceny following an alleged shoplifting incident in the Town of Ellicott.Ellicott, N.Y. – On November 12, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Town of Ellicott Police responded to a report of suspected shoplifting at a local store. According to police, 36-year-old Andrew S. Vanguilder of Jamestown allegedly concealed merchandise in his coat and left the store without making payment. Vanguilder was subsequently charged with petit larceny.In compliance with New York State’s bail reform guidelines, Vanguilder was issued an appearance ticket and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Ellicott court at a later date to address the charge. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed in...

(WNY News Now) – A routine street check in Jamestown early Wednesday led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for burglary in Warren County, after a brief foot pursuit.Jamestown, N.Y. – In the early hours of November 13, 2024, Jamestown Police officers from the Third Platoon conducted a street check in the area of Cole Avenue and South Main Street. At approximately 3:01 a.m., officers attempted to stop a man, identified as 39-year-old Aaron M. Nazario, who was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. The officers noted several infractions, including riding on the sidewalk without a bell on the bicycle, a violation of city code.When approached, Nazario allegedly attempted to flee on foot. Officers pursued him and, after a brief chase, successfully apprehended him without further incident. During the...