Sheriff’s deputy on ‘courthouse duties’ following alleged dog shooting
We have an update on the Erie County Sheriff’s deputy who allegedly killed a family dog in Lake City that we reported on Friday, June 12. According to the Erie County Sheriff, that deputy has been assigned to courthouse duties until the investigation by the Lake City Police Department is completed. One-and-a-half-year-
Tiny Homes Being Re-Housed to Local Organizations
After sitting vacant for nearly a year, 25 tiny homes owned by Erie County are in the process of finding new homes and new purposes by the end of the summer. Erie County Executive Christina Vogel inherited the tiny homes from the previous administration. However, after reviewing the project, Vogel said county officials
Erie Faith Leaders Respond to Decision to Ban Women Pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention voted to ban women pastors and prohibit women from preaching on Sunday mornings. Almost 75% of local church delegates voted in favor of the amendment to the denomination's rules. The Southern Baptist Convention is the nation's largest Protestant denomination. Under its rules, any constit
Dunkirk Man Charged With DWI Following Traffic Stop in Hanover
(WNY News Now) – A 58-year-old Dunkirk resident was charged with driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in the Town of Hanover on June 13, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies conducted a traffic stop on Allegany Road...
Edinboro Firearms Permit Event Cancelled Due to Storm Damage
The Erie County Sheriff's Office has announced that its mobile License to Carry Firearms event scheduled for June 16, at Edinboro Outdoors has been canceled. According to the Sheriff's Office, the cancellation is due to electrical damage caused by a recent lightning strike. Edinboro Outdoors is currently closed while r
North County Duo Indicted After Probe into Numerous Burglaries
A Chautauqua County grand jury has indicted two north county residents following a months-long investigation into 10 separate burglaries in Amish communities. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 46-year-old Jarrett Sikes of Brocton and 56-year-old Melinda Pelayo of Dunkirk face 35 combined counts in
Presque Isle Beach 6 under Restricted Swimming advisory for E. coli levels
(WJET/WFXP) — Beach goers should be aware of restricted swimming at Presque Isle this week. Effective Tuesday June 16 at approximately 11 a.m., Beach 6 at Presque Isle State Park is under a “Restricted Swimming” advisory due to elevated E. coli bacteria counts. Visitors are not permitted to enter the water at the affec
Brocton Man Indicted on 35 Charges in Chautauqua County Amish Community Burglary Investigation
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. — Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that Jarrett Sikes, 46, of Brocton, was arraigned June 15 before Judge David W. Foley on a 35-count indictment stemming from a lengthy burglary investigation conducted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. According to prosecutor
Lakewood Man Charged After Reported Vehicle Theft in Mayville
(WNY News Now) – MAYVILLE, N.Y. — A Lakewood man was arrested Sunday after deputies investigated a reported stolen vehicle in the Village of Mayville, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a South Erie Street address at approximately 12:34 p.m. on June 14,...
State Police Seek UTV Driver Following Erie County Pursuit
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are requesting the public’s help in identifying the operator of a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) which fled from officers during a traffic stop attempt on June 13 in Erie County. According to an official report from the Erie Patrol Unit, troopers attempted to stop a...

















