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(WNY News Now) – A new audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli reveals serious deficiencies in New York City’s secure juvenile detention centers, highlighting lapses in safety, case management, education, and mental health support for vulnerable youth. The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight ... read more

(WNY News Now) – In a move aimed at strengthening community safety and easing staffing challenges, the Jamestown Police Department has welcomed three new officers into its ranks. Jamestown, NY – The Kendall Police Club, the Police Benevolent Association representing the City of Jamestown police officers has announced that Jonathan ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Wheatfield man wanted on felony warrants out of Florida was arrested Thursday morning after a brief barricade situation at his residence. WHEATFIELD, NY — On April 10, 2025, at approximately 9:46 a.m., Niagara County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to arrest 53-year-old Daniel Couturiaux of Wheatfield, who ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Justis K. Maxwell, 29, was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a traffic stop early Saturday morning on Lincoln Street near East 8th Street. JAMESTOWN, NY — At approximately 4:50 a.m. on April 12, 2025, officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 3rd Platoon conducted a ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Christopher M. McChesney, 54, was arrested on April 15, 2025, for violating an order of protection in the Town of Gerry. On April 15, 2025, at approximately 1:17 AM, deputies responded to a call reporting a possible violation of an order of protection at an address ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown resident is facing multiple charges after being stopped by Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies early Saturday morning. Mansfield, N.Y. – On April 12, 2025, at approximately 2:22 a.m., the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Route 242 in the Town of Mansfield, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a controlled substance, after leading police on a brief motorcycle pursuit late Sunday night on the city’s East Side. Jamestown, N.Y. – At approximately 11:54 PM on April 14, 2025, officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A routine traffic stop in Carrollton on Sunday led to multiple arrests and the seizure of suspected drugs and cash, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. CARROLLTON, NY – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reports that three individuals from Olean were taken into custody following ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – On April 13, 2025, Laval A. Johnson, a 41-year-old Jamestown resident, was taken into custody on an active probation warrant. During the booking process at the Jamestown City Jail, officers discovered Johnson in possession of a small quantity of cocaine. The Jamestown Police ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Portville man was arrested Sunday morning after entering a Walmart store he had previously been banned from. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 60-year-old Donald M. White of Portville, NY, for criminal trespass in the third degree following an incident on April ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man faces multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer, following a traffic stop on April 14, 2025, where he resisted arrest and caused injury to an officer. Jamestown, N.Y. – On April 14, 2025, at approximately 6:15 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Ripley resident was charged with multiple vehicle violations following an early-morning traffic stop in Salamanca. SALAMANCA, NY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reports that 32-year-old Johnathan M. Ballew of Ripley, NY, was arrested on April 14, 2025, following a traffic stop on Broad Street ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Two Cattaraugus County men were arrested Saturday afternoon for allegedly stealing from a Walmart Supercenter in Allegany, with one also facing a drug possession charge. Allegany, N.Y. – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ronald J. Maund, 45, and Robert E. Fredenburg, 40, on April 12, ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Fire crews from three departments responded to a structure fire Sunday afternoon at a Main Street residence in Sinclairville. SINCLAIRVILLE – A structure fire broke out at 27 Main Street, Lot 9 in the Village of Sinclairville on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 2:13 p.m., ... read more

Shopping for a car can feel like walking through a maze. Should you go to a trusted dealership or take a chance with a third-party seller? For Ford enthusiasts or anyone in the market for a car, this is one of the first (and biggest) decisions you’ll need to make. ... read more

Credit lawyers in Washington, DC, play a pivotal role in assisting clients with debt disputes, negotiating with creditors, and representing clients in court. They provide guidance on bankruptcy, debt consolidation, and credit repair. However, they cannot remove negative credit history or guarantee immediate financial relief, making informed expectations essential for ... read more

A treatment plan in mental health care is an essential milestone that guides the individual toward the recovery phase. The work is a collaboration between the client and the mental health professional. Through individualized strategies, treatment plans are designed to improve mental stability and overall quality of life. Knowing the ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A West Side woman was arrested late Sunday night for criminal mischief following a domestic dispute, according to Jamestown Police. Jamestwon, N.Y. – On the evening of April 13, 2025, at approximately 11:32 p.m., officers from the third platoon responded to a residence on Jamestown’s west ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY — An Ashville resident, 18-year-old Andre M. Guzda, was arrested by the Jamestown Police Department on an active arrest warrant at 5:38 PM on April 12, 2025. While in custody at the city jail, Guzda was found to be in possession of fentanyl and ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Falconer man was arrested on April 5th after allegedly threatening an employee during a disturbance at a local business. On April 5th, Kyle S. Shaw, 34, of Falconer, was arrested and charged with harassment in the second degree following an incident in which he allegedly ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A late-night traffic stop in Jamestown resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old woman on charges of driving while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. JAMESTOWN – Officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s Third Platoon conducted a traffic stop early Saturday morning that ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A 32-year-old East Aurora resident was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs after a traffic stop on Jamestown’s south side. JAMESTOWN, NY – On April 11, 2025, at approximately 9:34 p.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 2nd Platoon conducted a traffic stop that ... read more

(WNY News Now) – Police arrested two individuals Saturday evening after responding to a burglary report at a condemned property on Jamestown’s west side. JAMESTOWN – On April 12, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 2nd platoon responded to a reported burglary in progress at ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Lakewood man, Edwin V. Gibbon IV, was arrested early Sunday morning after a vehicle stop in downtown Jamestown revealed multiple charges, including drug possession and driving with a revoked license. On April 13, 2025, at approximately 4:47 AM, Jamestown Police officers encountered a suspicious vehicle ... read more

(WNY News Now) – ELLICOTT, NY – A 75-year-old man from Celoron, Donald L. Ernewein, was arrested on Thursday evening after Town of Ellicott police responded to a warrant check. Ernewein, who was found to have an active felony extraditable warrant out of Florida, was taken into custody by officers ... read more

Mobile Users Click Here For Video (WNY News Now) – Marcus McDonald, aka 4Fourteen, is a local musical artist who is set to release his debut EP/Album on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Jamestown, N.Y. – WNY News Now recently conducted an interview with Marcus McDonald, aka 4Fourteen, a local artist ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Canadian citizen has been sentenced to federal prison for participating in a phone scam that targeted elderly victims with fake DWI arrest claims. BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Mohamed Khaled Sakr, 31, of Montreal, Quebec, was sentenced to 36 months in ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A 45-year-old Jamestown resident is facing multiple charges following a street check incident involving alcohol consumption and resistance to arrest. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at approximately 7:33 a.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 1st Platoon conducted a street check in the ... read more

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man faces multiple charges, including DWI and resisting arrest, following a traffic stop on Linwood Ave. early Sunday morning. Jamestown, N.Y. – At approximately 4:00 a.m. on April 13, 2025, officers from the Third Platoon of the Jamestown Police Department conducted a traffic stop ... read more

(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – A Jamestown man is facing multiple charges following a disorderly conduct investigation on the city’s southside early this morning. At approximately 7:55 AM on April 13, officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a call about a disorderly male at a southside ... read more