A Jamestown woman was arrested for transporting several juveniles for a physical altercation. On Tuesday, the Town of Carroll Police Department received a call of a suspicious situation in the area of Venman Street in Frewsburg. Following an investigation, it was determined that 39-year-old Crystal Vogt had allegedly transported several juveniles under the age of 17 from Jamestown to the locatio...read more

Two people who have been living in the country illegally were arrested in the Town of Perrysburg for their alleged involvement in a phone scam. On Friday, Cattaraugus County Sheriff's deputies were called to investigate an ongoing scam in which the victim was coerced to withdraw a large sum of money from their bank account and deliver it to the scammers, who were claiming to be with the Federal ...read more

A federal grand jury has indicted a Jamestown man on a narcotics conspiracy charge. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that 35-year-old Joseph Fontanez-Walker has been charged with narcotics conspiracy, which carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. According to the indictment, Fontanez-Walker allegedly conspired with others to sell fentanyl and heroin...read more

Forestville High School's bid to make it back to the New York State softball semifinals fell short Friday night. In a matchup of two teams with Hornets as mascots, Section V champion Oakfield-Alabama had more sting in their lineup as it prevailed over Forestville by a 6-1 score in the Class D Far West Regional at Gates-Chili High School. Oakfield-Alabama jumped out to an early lead with a two-o...read more

A man from Massachusetts is facing charges stemming from an investigation a two-vehicle, head-on crash in southern Erie County on Thursday. According to Evans Town Police, one of the drivers was a 67-year-old woman who was taken to ECMC with serious injuries following the incident on Southwestern Boulevard near Gowans Road just after 6:00 PM. Her name has not been released. Officers say the othe...read more

Chautauqua County health officials are alerting residents about the presence of measles in Western New York. The Erie County Department of Health announced the positive case on Thursday, adding that it has identified potential public exposure locations associated with the confirmed case between May 24th and May 28th, including: The Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo Emergency Department ...read more

The National Weather Service in Buffalo is watching the potential for severe weather in the area on Saturday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected as a cold front approaches the Western New York region. Conditions could become favorable for a few severe thunderstorms to develop which may produce large hail and damaging winds. National Weather Service meteorologist Tony Ansuini spoke...read more

Attic & Seller Days is officially in the Village of Fredonia and runs through Sunday, June 7. The event, which is organized by Embrace Fredonia, encourages residents to sell their excess or unwanted items and connect with other members of the community while doing so. Greg Larson spoke with Embrace Fredonia's president, Lauren Boyle, about the event on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program last month.....read more

Four Jamestown residents have been arrested and charged with narcotics possession. On Thursday morning, narcotics investigators with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department executed search warrants at addresses located at 220 Lincoln Street, Apartment 3 and 109 Thayer Street, Apartment 2. Investigators seized over 29 grams of fentanyl, 1.2 grams of methamphetamine, a...read more

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to prison for charges related to methamphetamine possession and distribution. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 20-year-old Ruben Medina, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine, will serve seven years in prison. The conviction and sentencing comes after a traffic stop was conduc...read more