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WJTN News Headlines for Tues., Apr. 2, 2024

Mayville man arrested in Sherman after being found in possession of stolen long-guns...
A Mayville man is accused of being in possession of multiple stolen long-guns following a parole check on a Route 76 home in the town of Sherman.  Sheriff's officers say they had obtained information that 20 year-old Marcus Detweiler was in possession of four rifles and one shotgun... and, obtained a search warrant for the property at 3969 Route 76 last Thursday.  A search of the property led to the seizure of the five guns.  All guns are believed to be stolen... and, deputies are looking for the rightful owners.  Detweiler was charged with five counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, was taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.  The Sheriff's Office asks anyone who believes the following guns are theirs or someone they know... contact their office at the narcotic tips line... or directly to the sheriff's office.  The guns include: a Winchester model 9422M XTR .22-Magnum rifle... a Savage Axis 308... a Winchester .22 cal Model 190 rifle... a 12-gauge Eclipse Leader double-barrel shotgun... and, an Ithaca M-49 .22 cal Rifle.  The Narcotics Investigators Tip line is 800-344-8702 or 664-2420.


It's Pres. Primary Day in NYS and Chautauqua County...
The polls are open until 9 p.m. tonight across New York state... and Chautauqua County... for the Republican and Democratic Presidential primaries.  That from County Elections Commissioner Brian Abram... who says polls opened at 6 a.m., two days after the last day of early voting.  As for today... Abram says they are expecting a low turn-out... as both Republican Donald Trump... and, Demcratic incumbant Joe Biden have already clinched their nominations.  Abram says... if you have your yellow Board of Elections card that will help speed you along.  New York state has "closed primaries..." which means you must be a registered Republican to vote in the GOP Primary... and a registered Democrat to vote in those primaries.  Again... polls are open until 9 p.m., and, Abram says all 48 regular polling locations will be open for voters to take part.


Out-of-Town pair arrested in Jamestown as fugitives following traffic stop...     
Two out-of-town men have been arrested following a traffic stop in downtown Jamestown Monday for falsely identifying themselves... and, being fugitives from justice.  City police say they stopped a vehicle in the area of Foote Avenue and Harrison Street shortly before 8:30 a.m. for having illegally tinted car windows.  Officers say after getting the fake names... they determined that the driver was 28 year-old Damani Riley of Willingboro, New Jersey... and, his passenger was 27 year-old Roger Herivaux of Brooklyn, NY.  Police further found that Herivaux was wanted in Massachusetts for aggravated assault on a police officer... while Riley was sought by U.S. Marshalls for violating his probation.  Both are also wanted in connection with fraud cases.  Officers also seized just over 7,300 in cash.  Both were jailed pending arraignment... and, extradiction.


Final preparations being put in place for next Monday's Total Solar Eclipse in Chautauqua County...
There's less than a week to go for the Total Solar Eclipse... and, final preparations are underway to deal with what's expected to be a major influx of people -- and motor vehicles -- to Chautauqua County.  That from County Executive P.J. Wendel and other local officials during a recent press conference about the eclipse.  Wendel says they welcome all the visitors... but, adds their biggest concern next weekend -- and Monday -- is traffic.  He says that's especially the case for the State Thruway, and Interstate 86, among others.  Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman says they've been planning for several months... and, have spoken with officials in other parts of the country that have experienced this before.  As for the event itself... Wendel says the time period between Noon and 5 p.m. next Monday should be considered a larger version of Lakewood on the Fourth of July... with the amount of traffic before and after the fireworks.  Guttman adds that his department has also been working with local hospitals to have them reschedule elective surgeries away from next Monday.  Wendel says Chautauqua County received a later number of eclipse glasses than were originally ordered... so there are plenty to go around.


Jamestown man arrested following domestic incident...
A city man is accused of choking a woman... taking a phone and stealing property during a domestic incident last weekend on Jamestown's eastside.  City police were called to the location about 8:20 p.m. last Saturday, and, following an investigation... they arrested 26 year-old Jose Lopez.  Officers say they learned that Lopez got physical during a domestic altercation... and, allegedly choked the victim... in front of several children.  He was arrested for criminal obstruction of breathing... fourth-degree grand larceny and criminal mischief... and, five counts of endangering the welfare of a child.


Fugitive from Warren Co, Pa. arrested in Jamestown...
A Jamestown man wanted in Warren County, Pennsylvania on drug-related charges has been arrested in the city as a fugitive from justice.  Jamesotwn police say they stopped a car... driven by 30 year-old Joshua Reynolds... for having no inspection.  Officers say a background check showed that Reynolds was sought in Warren County for criminal possession of a controlled substance.  They add that he was taken into custody as a fugitive from justice... and, for driving an uninspected Motor Vehicle.