Law enforcement is reminding folks to celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick's Day weekend. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said as people gather at bars and pubs today and following … [Read more...]
Motorists Should Expect Stepped Up Speed Enforcement on Route 20
State Police will have stepped up speed enforcement on Route 20 today. The one-day corridor project, which is targeted at reducing speed related crashes on non-interstate highways, was created by the Iowa State Patrol. New York State Police is … [Read more...]
NYS Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Speeding during ‘Speed Awareness Week’
Law enforcement agencies throughout New York State have increased patrols to target speeding this week. Speed Awareness week, which takes place August 14 through 21, is a high-visibility enforcement campaign supported by the Governor's Traffic … [Read more...]
Free Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled in Jamestown for May 5
The Chautauqua Safety Village is holding a free car seat safety check this Thursday, May 5. The event held in conjunction with Jamestown Police and Fire Departments as well as Ardent Solutions, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
Governor Announces STOP-DWI Enforcement Campaign During Super Bowl Weekend
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Friday announced that the State Police will partner with local law enforcement agencies statewide, including here in Chautauqua County, to crack down on impaired and reckless driving during Super Bowl weekend. The … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Offers Back to School Safety Tips for Both Motorists and Students
MAYVILLE - Thousands of students will be heading back to school this week and with that, Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is sending out a list of things to keep in mind to ensure safety for students at the bus stop as well as those walking to … [Read more...]
Cuomo Criticizes Proposed Rollback of EPA Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON - Federal environmental regulators announced on Monday they will ease emissions standards for cars and trucks, saying that a timeline put in place by President Barack Obama was not appropriate and set standards "too high." The … [Read more...]
Local Law Enforcement to Step Up Enforcement During Holiday Season
MAYVILLE - The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are nearly here, and while many of us will be out enjoying time with friends and family, local law enforcement is reminding everyone to do so responsibly. Chautauqua County police agencies are … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Enforcement Begins Wednesday and Continues Through Sunday
MAYVILLE - With a large number of people expected to be out meeting up with friends and family during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, local police are reminding motorists to not drink and drive. All police agencies in Chautauqua County will … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Patrols, Enforcement Now Underway Through Labor Day
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving. The 20-day campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and is … [Read more...]
