Jamestown Police said William Buckley, Joneece Talley, and Joshua Ryan were arraigned Thursday, December 29. Buckley was sent to the Chautauqua County Jail without bail due to having two or more prior felony convictions. Talley and Ryan were sent to the County Jail with bail set at $500,000 cash or $1,000,000 property bond.

The 73-year old woman who was assaulted in the invasion on Monday, December 26 is expected to make a full recovery. Police say the investigation is continuing.

(Left to Right) William R. Buckley, Joneece M. Talley, Joshua A. Ryan, Cameron K. Strasser, Ryan D. Gifford

A senior citizen was injured in a home invasion in the city of Jamestown that resulted in the arrest of five people.

Jamestown Police say two people broke into a city residence early Monday evening, tied up a 73-year old woman to a chair, held her at gunpoint, and assaulted her. They said the suspects stole property from the home and were aided in the plan by a getaway car.

Following an investigation, 47-year old William Buckley of Jamestown, 29-year old Joneece Talley of Dunkirk, and 34-year old Joshua Ryan of Jamestown were arrested on Tuesday. They are charged with 1st Degree Robbery, 1st Degree Burglary, 1st Degree Criminal Use of a Firearm, 1st Degree Unlawful Imprisonment, 4th Degree Conspiracy, 2nd Degree Assault, 4th Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and 2nd Degree Menacing. They are being held in the City Jail pending arraignment.

Additionally, 33-year old Cameron Strasser and 28-year old Ryan Gifford were arrested after the SWAT Team executed a search warrant on 90 Forest Avenue while looking for William Buckley. They were charged with 7th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance while Buckley faces additional charges of 7th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2nd Degree Obstructing Governmental Administration.

Jamestown Police say the home invasion was targeted and the victim is expected to make a full recovery.
The investigation in continuing and further charges are expected.

JAMESTOWN, NY – City police are investigating what they are describing as a violent armed home invasion robbery that took place early Sunday morning.

According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the incident took place at Chautauqua Ave. at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Sept. 9.

Police say two white males kicked in a door to the residence and then assaulted the victim at the front door before forcing their way into the residence. One of the two subjects was also seen on the video brandishing a pistol during the attack.

Police say once inside, the two suspects took several items from the victim and then fled the scene and ran down Chautauqua Ave. toward Baker Street.

The two suspects were wearing hooded sweatshirts and their faces were partially concealed.

Police said attack was not a random act of violence at that the location was targeted, with the motive being drug related.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have information to call them at 483-7531 or call the anonymous tip line at 483-TIPS (8477). Info can also be provided via the Tip 411 phone app. All calls will be kept confidential.

Michael Culbertson

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Police Department has arrested a second suspect as part of the investigation into a home invasion that took place last week on the city’s south side.

Police say 31 year-old Michael Culbertson has been charged with first-degree assault, stemming from the home invasion that took place just after 2 a.m. at 322 Newland Ave.

The incident, which was a targeted assault, left the male victim with serious injuries. At last word he was still hospitalized in critical condition at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Culbertson’s arrest follows the arrest of 33-year-old Dacien Devault, who was also charged with first-degree assault.

JPD Captian Robert Samuelson said Monday’s attack was targeted. The motive behind the incident has not been made public. Police say several individuals were involved in the incident and the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 483-7537 or leave an anonymous tip at 483-8477.

Dacien Devault

JAMESTOWN – City police have arrested one suspect allegedly involved in a south-side home invasion/assault early Monday morning, but are continuing to look for other suspects also involved in the case.

According to a media release, 33 year-old Dacien Devault was charged with first-degree assault in connection to the home invasion and assault that took place at 322 Newland Ave. around 2 a.m. Monday.

The incident – which police say was not random but targeted – involved a male victim being struck in the head several times with an object causing serious injury to his head. He was taken to UPMC Chautauqua WCA and later UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa., where he remained in critical condition as of Tuesday.

At least one round from a handgun was also fired in the incident.

Police say the investigation has revealed multiple other suspects were involved and are still at large.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 483-7537 or through the department’s anonymous tip line at 483-8477.

According to a media release from JPD Capt. Robert Samuelson, police were called to 322 Newland Ave. just after 2 a.m. Monday and found a male victim who had a serious cut on his head. According to police, he claimed people entered his home and hit him several times in the head with an object. Police say at least one round was fired from a handgun during the incident.

The victim was taken to UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital and then to the Hamot Medical Center for further treatment of a serious head injury.

Anyone with information into the incident can call 483-7537 or call the Jamestown Police Department’s anonymous tip line at 483-8477 or use the Tips 411 app. All calls will be kept confidential.

From left to right: June Hoovler, Jamie Markham, and Nicholas Tobin

SHERMAN – Three Erie residents are in the Chautauqua County jail after they were involved in an alleged home invasion that took place early Sunday morning in Sherman.

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were sent to 134 Cornish Street in Sherman around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 for a reported home invasion.

It is alleged that 32 year-old Nicholas Tobin, 37 year-old June Hoovler and 35 year-old Jamie Markham – all of Erie – entered a home at the address and remained unlawfully inside the home. Deputies say there was a female, a male, and a child in the home at the time of the incident.

While inside, the female resident was allegedly attacked by Tobin and Hoovler while Markham stood by the front door to prevent anybody from leaving or entering the residence. The suspects reportedly allowed the male in the residence to take the child into another room while the incident occurred, at which time the male called 911. The suspects then allegedly stole the female victim’s cell phone and left the residence before deputies arrived.

All three were identified and warrants were issued for the suspects. They were picked up without incident on Tuesday. All three were arraigned on related charges – including burglary, assault, unlawful imprisonment and child endangerment – and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail.

Earnest Bishop (left) and Ralph Crayton

JAMESTOWN – Jamestown police say two more men have been arrested and charged in connection to a home invasion that took place in 2014 on Falconer Street.

According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, both 30 year-old Ernest Bishop and 27 year old Ralph Crayton, both of Buffalo, were recently handed 16-count indictments by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury.

The two are believed to be part of a group of men who allegedly invaded a residence at 188 Falconer St. in July 2014. The invasion involved an assault and robbery of four individuals inside and was believed to be drug related. When officers first responded to the scene they were allegedly fired upon by one of the suspects and initial reports had said that at least one of the suspects was shot by a police officer.

The arrest of both Bishop and Crayton were the result of new information that was collected following a forensic evaluation of evidence. Both men were charged with three counts of first-degree robbery, aggravated sexual abuse, first-degree criminal sex act, first-degree use of a firearm, four counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and six counts of second-degree assault.

Both were charged and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail on $500,000 cash bail or $1 million property bond.

Four other men had previously been charged in the crime. All except one – 27 year-old Levelle Jones – were from the Buffalo area. All four were already sentenced for their crimes and each are spending between two and 5 years in state prison for their crime.

Patrick Swanson

MAYVILLE – Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson has released a statement regarding the April 23, 2016 shooting incident that took place in Fredonia.

“After a complete investigation.. it is the determination of my office that no charges will be filed against the homeowner,” Swanson said in the statement. “With regards to the other parties involved, charges are forthcoming for an alleged criminal trespass in the second degree.”

Swanson also said that currently he is not at liberty to comment on the facts and circumstances surrounding the case against the two would-be intruders. He did, however, say that his office received  a very thorough and detailed investigation into event, adding that the decision to not press charges against the homeowner  – whose name is not being released – was not made lightly.

“This was a decision I felt need not be made in haste but rather after collection of, and reflection on, all the relevant evidence collected from the incident,” Swanson said. “This decision comes after a full and complete review of the facts as provided by witnesses and crime scene forensic technicians. In reaching this decision the relevant sections of the penal law were considered.”

Swanson also specifically cited section 35.20(3) of the state penal code, which is the section that deals with the particulars of justification when using physical force, and in this case, using potentially deadly force.

“It is the position of my office that the homeowner, who I will not name in an effort to protect their identity, did not operate outside the confines of the law when firing three rounds from a .45 caliber, properly licensed, handgun. It is the position of this office that the homeowner not only acted within the law, but also with discretion, as they shot only at the legs of the subject hit. While any self-defense class would teach otherwise, the homeowner probably spared a life when taking action in that manner. At the end of the day, no one wins in a situation such as this. On the one hand we have a person shot. On the other, we have a responsible gun owner having to take action in a way that no responsible gun owner desires. As a gun owner myself, I can tell you I hope to never find myself in a situation where I have to employ my weapon against another human being. I hope this brings some form of closure for the homeowner.”

Swanson also thanked the Fredonia Police Department and the Chautauqua County Forensic Investigation Team for their efforts and hard work on this case.

Following the April 23 incident, Fredonia police identified one of the two suspects as James Duman, who was shot by the homeowner after he and an unidentified female allegedly forced their way into the residence on Liberty St. in the village. The incident took place shortly after 2:20 a.m.

According to the initial police report, after coming into his enclosed porch and knocking on the door, the homeowner answered and the two allegedly forced themselves into his home. He then warned the two that he was armed and they then left his residence. However, it’s alleged when the homeowner went outside to get a description of the suspects’ car, Duman allegedly got out of the vehicle and charged the homeowner, who then shot Duman, causing him to get back in his car and drive away. He was located by Fredonia police a short time later.

After being treated at the Erie County Medical Center, Duman was transported to the Erie County Jail. Charges have yet to be filed against Duman, who remains in custody due to a parole violation.

Village police identified one of the two suspects as James Duman, who was shot by a home owner early Saturday morning after he and an unidentified female allegedly forced their way into the residence on Liberty St. in the village. The incident took place shortly after 2:20 a.m. Saturday.

According to the initial police report, after coming into his enclosed porch and knocking on the door, the homeowner answered and the two allegedly forced themselves into his home. He then warned the two that he was armed and they then left his residence. However, it’s alleged when the homeowner went outside to get a description of the suspects’ car, Duman allegedly got out of the vehicle and charged the homeowner, who then shot Duman, causing him to get back in his car and drive away. He was located by Fredonia police a short time later.

After being treated at the Erie County Medical Center, Duman was transported to the Erie County Jail. Charges have yet to be filed against Duman, who remains in custody due to a parole violation. Police have not said whether any charges will be filed against the female.

County District Attorney Patrick Swanson has reportedly said that the homeowner, whose name is not being released, is not expected to face charges.