CAR-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF 11-YEAR OLD BOY
A tragic accident on Jamestown’s north side has taken the life of an 11-year old boy. Police say the boy – whose name has not been released – was killed when he walked from between two parked cars into the path of an oncoming vehicle at 4 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of North Main and 12th streets. Police say the vehicle was traveling north on Main Street and the driver was unable to avoid hitting the child. EMS officials responded to the scene quickly and the youth was taken to WCA Hospital, where the boy was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the accident is continuing with assistance from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Dept.’s accident reconstruction team, but police say it doesn’t appear any negligence was involved on the part of the driver. Following the accident, residents on the north side lit candles and created a memorial at the scene of the accident.
COUNTY IDA DIRECTOR PRESSES CHARGES AGAINST LEGISLATOR BOB DUFF
MAYVILLE – The head of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is pressing harassment charges against the man he’s accused of assaulting. The Jamestown-Post Journal is reporting today that IDA Director Bill Daly filed harassment charges against Legislator Bob Duff with the Erie County Sheriff’s Department.
In addition to pressing charges against Duff, Day also filed a report alleging that Duff violated the county’s Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying policy. The IDA head also sent a letter to Legislature Chairman Jay Gould, R-Ashville, announcing that he had filed charges with the county against Duff.
Earlier this week, Duff claimed that he had filed charges against Daly for the altercation, which allegedly tool place Thursday in Irving during a meeting between county lawmakers and leaders of the Seneca Nation. County officials were on the Seneca’s territory to discuss business opportunities with the local officials. The incident reportedly took place during the break between the conference portion of the evening and the dinner which followed.
PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR THE FOUR TEENS CHARGED WITH BEATING A CITY MAN RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 10
JAMESTOWN – The Four city teens connected to the beating of a city man last week will now have to wait until Friday before their bail is set. The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office tells WRFA that the preliminary hearing for the four teenagers that was initially set for Wednesday as been adjourned for Friday morning.
The four teens – 17-year-olds Christian Pagan, Shaquille Rahim and Monti Sell and 16-year-old Carlton Williams – allegedly attacked and beat an unidentified man around 9 p.m. on Tuesday – January 31. The man’s wallet was also stolen in the incident. Two additional teens – whose names aren’t being released because they are minors – remain at large.
After an investigation, the four were arrested last Thursday and arraigned the following morning in city court, where they were then sent to the county lock-up without bail – pending recommendation from the District Attorney’s office.
The man, victim, whose name was not released, was taken to WCA Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.
GO JTNY TO BE FEATURED LATER TODAY ON WRFA
JAMESTOWN – A local initiative is hoping to help shine the spolight on all that downtown Jamestown has to offer by taking a Do-it-Yourself approach to promoting businesses and events. Go JTNY is a public awareness campaign started by Jamestown residents Frank Besse and Jonathon Bell – who not only work but also operate their own local business in the city.
The two describe Go JTNY as a grassroots group of forward thinking entrepreneurs, community leaders, and creative individuals who believe strongly in the rebirth of the greater Jamestown area. Bell and Besse say they strive to for optimism and want to encourage the community to pursue fresh, progressive ideas.
The two will be featured later today during Community Matters, at 6 p.m. right here WRFA.
COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES PET PHOTO WINNERS
JAMESTOWN – A St. Bernard who’s final act was to help save her family from a house fire earlier this year has been named The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s “Pet of the Year” – as determined by its Hot Dogs, Cool Cats pet photo contest.
Officials with the humane society say Nana Petscher – the St. Bernard from Kiantone who awoke her family in the early morning hours to warn them of a fire and then died as a result of blaze – was this year’s winner. Her photo was submitted by Ashley Smith of Kennedy.
Smith will claim the top prize package that includes a fully installed fence from Invisible Fence Inc., of Erie and a “Monster Package” photo session and prints from Jon Elder Photography Productions.
The Humane Society would like to everyone who participated and donated in the 4th annual contest. The fundraising contest provided a return of $11,688.00 that will go to cover the costs of providing basic care and medical treatment for the pets under the animal shelter’s care.
To view the final photo contest rankings visit www.spcapets.com.
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