(WNY News Now) – A Forestville woman was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after an altercation with law enforcement officers during a welfare check in the Town of Villenova.
According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on April 11, 2026, at approximately 4:56 p.m. on Prospect Road in the Town of Villenova.
Deputies, along with the New York State Police, were conducting a welfare check at a residence when the situation escalated. Authorities report that Kate S. Pinkowski, 41, of Forestville, became disorderly and allegedly engaged in a physical confrontation with officers at the scene…