Four arrested following traffic stop on driving while under influence of drugs, and drug possession...
Four people have been arrested on drug-related and other charges following an early morning traffic stop Monday on Jamestown's southside. City police say they stopped the car... driven by 55 year-old Lawrence Boughton of Falconer... just after 2:30 a.m. Officers say they learned that two of Boughton's passengers... 49 year-old Ricky Bemis and 27 year-old Charles Dean... were sought on warrants for failure to appear in court. Police also found that the third passenger... 27 year-old Megan Webb of Jamestown... was in possession of a large quantity of Fentanyl... and, a quantity of Suboxone. Police also determined that Boughton was driving while under the influence of drugs... and, he was arrested for DWAI and multiple traffic violations. Webb is charged with fourth and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Bemis and Dean were arrested for their bench warrants. All four were held pending arraignment.
City man arrested for assault, and DWAI...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly assaulting another person... and, driving a car while under the influence of drugs. City police say they were called to the area of Baker Street and Prather Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Monday for a reported assault. During the investigation... officers say they found that 40 year-old Brook Patterson had been involved in a domestic incident... and, had operated a sedan while his license was revoked. Police also found that Patterson was driving while under the influence of drugs. He was taken into custody and transported to the city jail where he refused to submit to a chemical test. Patterson was charged with Felony DWAI... and, two counts of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was held pending arraignment.
County's Office for Aging Services, and others, recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; OFAS also receives award for it's efforts...
The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services' "NY Connects" team has been recognized for it's work in helping to support and protect the county's aging population. The county's Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team Service Award was presented during Monday's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event in Mayville. Mike Lee with the Center for Elder Law and Justice, and the county's Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team made the presentation... noting that it offers a "front-door" for people looking for resources, support, and services in the county. Lee adds they "pick up" the phone and help seniors and caregivers with their needs, or can direct them to where they can get them. The "NY Connects" help-line is staffed by several people to answer questions about services... and other assistance that local seniors... their caregivers... and, families need. Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin says they appreciate the recognition... and, is "very proud" of the team they have in place. NY-Connects is a shared initiative of the county's Office for Aging Service and the Department of Social Services. Their number is 753-4582... or 1-800-342-9871.
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The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event in front of the County Courthouse also called attention to the dangers facing the county -- and nation's -- aging popultion. Dana Corwin says it's everyone's responsibility to not just be aware of elder abuse... but, act to prevent it through meaningful action... "through education, support services, advocacy, and strong community partnerships."
2015 JHS Grad Stephen Carlson will be keynote speaker at 2026 JHS Graduation...
A member of the Jamestown High School Class of 2015... who's also a professional football player... will deliver the keynote address for this year's class graduation. The district has announced that Stephen Carlson... who was also a key member of the varsity football team's 2014 New York State Class-AA Championship... will speak at the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony at Chautauqua Institution on Thurs., June 25. Carlson is currently continuing his pro football career with the Chicago Bears... and, is one of JHS's most accomplished recent alumni. Principal Allyson Smith says -- "we are thrilled to welcome Stephen Carlson back home to address the Class of 2026. Stephen’s accomplishments on the football field have been remarkable, but what makes him such an outstanding role model for our graduates is the way he has combined athletic success with academic excellence, perseverance, and humility -- a perfect example for our graduates as they look forward to this next step in their lives." After JHS... Carlson went on to be an All-Ivy League Tight End at Princton University... and, was initially signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns. JHS graduation at the Chautauqua Amphitheater will begin at 7 p.m. on June 25.
Two men arrested following disorderly conduct complaint in Jamestown...
Two men from Jamestown face charges after a disorderly person complaint on the city's southside last Wednesday night. Jamestown police were called to the scene about 7 PM... and when they arrived they met 32 year-old Jomar Tapia... and, found that he had damaged property at the address. While officers were attempting to control the scene... they say 57 year-old William Tapia grabbed a large 2-by-4 piece of lumber and tried to reach another person with it. At that point... police say they advised William Tapia multiple times to drop the piece of lumber... but, he refused. Both Jomar and William Tapia were taken into custody. Officers charged Jomar Tapia with fourth-degree criminal mischief... while William is charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration. both were issued appearance tickets for city court for a later date.
