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 – Local police believe they have captured the man responsible for six robberies that took place throughout the area from Nov. 21 through Dec. 4. A joint investigation by the Jamestown and Ellicott police departments and the New York State Police has led to the arrest of 36 year-old William Buckley of Jamestown.

The string of robberies began Nov. 21 at the Kwik Fill store on Forest Avenue in Jamestown. Other businesses involved included the Arrow-Mart on North Main St. Extension, the Kwik Fill on Fluvanna Avenue and the Mason Gulf station on Fairmount Avenue. The Crosby’s convenience store and the Red Roof Inn, both in Falconer, were also involved in robberies or attempted robberies.

Buckley was arraigned Tuesday in Jamestown City Court on one count of third-degree burglary and two counts of attempted robbery, and taken to the Chautauqua County Jail. He also faces arraignment on three additional charges in Ellicott Town Court.

POLICE IDENTIFY WOMAN KILLED IN POLAND AUTO ACCIDENT

POLAND – Police have released the name of the woman who died in a one-vehicle accident Monday night in the town of Poland. Officers say 36 year-old Candice Workman of Falconer was the driver of the car that traveling on Hartson Rd. and went through the intersection with Stone Rd. It then went over an embankment and struck a tree before coming to a rest in Cassadaga Creek. A passenger, 41 year-old Joseph Martin of Falconer, was injured and is listed in critical condition. The accident is still under investigation.

COUNTY PLANNING BOARD FAILS TO SUPPORT MORATORIUM ON LANDFILL EXPANSION

ELLERY – Officials in the Town of Ellery are continuing their push for a moratorium on landfill development by the county, despite the fact the Chautauqua County Planning Board isn’t in favor of the idea. According to an article in today’s Jamestown-Post Journal, the county planning board decided not to endorse the moratorium yesterday, citing a lack of evidence. The decision came after members toured the landfill in Ellery.

Citing smell, erosion, transportation and other concerns, the Ellery Town Board previously sought Planning Board input on a moratorium the town is considering. Those concerns come from residents in the area, and they still can still be heard during required State Environmental Quality Reviews, that must take place before any expansion approved by the state.

The Ellery Town board can still put the moratorium in place if the majority plus one board member votes for it, but county Planning Board members said they do not think the moratorium can stop county landfill expansion plans. Ellery Town Supervisor Arden Johnson says he will further discuss the matter with Town Board members during a meeting Thursday.

YO-YO MA COMES TO FREDONIA TO PERFORM AND HOST WORKSHOP

FREDONIA – An internationally known and critically acclaimed musician will be in northern Chautauqua County today. Yo-Yo Ma will call SUNY Fredonia home for the next two days.

Arguably the most recognized name in classical music today, and clearly the foremost cellist in the world, he will perform with the Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.  The event, which sold out within 48 hours of its announcement last May, is also serving as a scholarship benefit for SUNY Fredonia’s renowned School of Music.

In addition, Ma will be leading a master class for SUNY Fredonia’s students today, giving them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from and perform with one of the greatest musicians in any genre of any era.

JCC AND ALFRED STATE ANNOUNCE NURSING PARTNERSHIP

JAMESTOWN – Graduates of Jamestown Community College’s nursing program now have an opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing through the Comm-university at JCC in partnership with Alfred State College.

The agreement was reviewed recently by Kathleen F. Sellers, professor and chair of Alfred State College’s nursing department, and Dawn T. Columbare, professor and director of JCC’s nursing education program.

The agreement outlines how graduates of JCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in nursing can complete Alfred State’s nursing degree online in four semesters

Students can transfer additional JCC coursework toward meeting requirements for the bachelor’s degree and Alfred State will accept a maximum of 90 total transfer credit hours from JCC.

TIM HORTON’S SELLS DONUTS TO SUPPORT WCA EMERGENCY ROOM CAMPAIGN

JAMESTOWN – WCA Hospital is once again receiving backing from Jamestown-area Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant owners Victor and Brenda Tarana. The Taranas unveiled their new WCA donuts which will be available for $1 each at the three Jamestown-area Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop locations from Monday, December 5 through Sunday, December 11. Proceeds from the sale of all donuts will benefit Sharing the Gift of Health: The Capital Campaign for Our Emergency Department.