(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...

(WNY News Now) – A late-night traffic stop in Arkwright resulted in a DWI arrest after deputies responded to reports of erratic driving.Arkwright, N.Y. – On November 3, 2024, at approximately 1:16 a.m., Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a vehicle driving erratically in the Town of Arkwright. Patrol officers soon located the vehicle and observed a traffic violation, prompting a stop.The driver, identified as 26-year-old Reanna L. Tarnowski of Fredonia, NY, exhibited signs of intoxication. Following a brief investigation, deputies arrested Tarnowski for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Additionally, officers discovered an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, which was seized as evidence.Tarnowski faces several charges, including Failure to Keep Right, DWI, DWI...