North county man convicted of drug trafficking that led to Celoron man's death gets 135 months in federal prison...
A Fredonia man will spend more than 11-years in federal prison after being convicted of selling drugs that led to the fatal, overdose death of a Celoron man.  U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 38 year-old John Wallace Buchanan received the 135-month term Tuesday from U.S. District Court Judge Richard Arcara.  Buchanan was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $8,570 to the family of the victim.  Prosecutors say that during the conspiracy... Buchanan sold heroin, which he admitted often contained fentanyl, and meth.  He used social media to conduct his drug trafficking activities and engage in unlawful firearms activities... and, used his home for his drug trafficking activities.  One of Buchanan’s drug customers was identified as "B.G" from Celoron.  On January 10th of 2022... Ellicott police responded to B.G.’s home for a death investigation... and, found the man lying on the living room floor, clenching an elastic head band in his hands with a needle in close proximity.  Police seized the man's cell phone and recovered a social media conversation three days earlier between Buchanan and B.G., during which they discussed drugs.  Buchanan sold meth and an opioid to B.G. later that day. 

One person hospitalized following trailer home fire in Brocton...
One person is being treated at an Erie, Pa. hospital following a mobile home fire in the village of Brocton.  Chautauqua County Fire investigators say Brocton firefighters were called to the Crestview Estates Mobile Home Park at 133 Lake Ave. about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday for a reported fire with entrapment.  Officials say an unidentified man was taken by ambulance to UPMC Hamot Medical Center for treatment.  The county's Fire Investigation Team was called in to look for the cause... and it's believed the fire started in a bedroom.  Investigators say they are working with State Police and the investigation is ongoing.

Pair of Jamestown men arrested for allegedl stealing car, purse and credit card...
Two men from Jamestown have been arrested for allegedly stealing a car... and, then a purse and credit card found inside the vehicle.  City police say they received a report of a vehicle larceny in the downtown area shortly before Midnight Tuesday night.  Officers learned that the victim's purse and contents were taken from the vehicle... and, then were told about someone trying to use the victim's credit card at the 7-Eleven store on North Main Street.  Police say that led them to 18 year-old Conner Dale... who was later found at his westside home.  Dale was also found to be in possession of apple airpods that were taken from the victim.  Officers learned that another man was possibly in possession of more of the stolen property.... and, they found 37 year-old William Blakey at a location on the city's northside -- allegedly in possession of the purse.  Police arrested Dale for fourth-and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property... while Blakey is charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.  Both were jailed pending arraignment.

Swedish Ambassador welcomed to Jamestown with much pomp and circumstance...
The strong bonds between the United States and Sweden were on full display in Jamestown late yesterday at the start of a whirlwind visit by the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S.  Urban Ahlin was the guest of honor at a welcoming ceremony at the Robert H. Jackson Center.  It marked the first time that a high-ranking Swedish official has visited the city in many years.  Ahlin was the guest of Congressman Nick Langworthy... who got to know Ahlin early on in his first term after he failed to get an invitation to an event at the Swedish Embassy... even though Jamestown has such a rich Swedish heritage, and his family is Swedish on his mother's side of the family.  Ahlin told the large gathering that he's "overwhelmed" by the welcome by the people of Jamestown... which has several generations of Swedish-American heritage.  He says those ties extend to the U.S. as a whole... and, he says Sweden shows it by investing in the U.S.  In fact, he says Sweden only trails Japan and Canada in countries that make manufacturing investments here. 

City rolls out red carpet for Swedish Ambassador's visit...
The welcome for Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin was a significant one... and, featured many Swedish traditions.  It also featured the national anthem of both nations by Jamestown's Gary Kindberg... who performed the Swedish National Anthem in Ahlin's native tongue.  The Scandinavian folk group "Sphinter Spelman" performed the musical accompanyment... and performed music for the Thule Folk Dancers.  There were a number of proclamations by local dignitaries... including Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel... who issued a special proclamation in Ahlin's honor... naming Tuesday as "Swedish Heritage Day in Chautauqua County.  Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund... who is Swedish on her mother's side of the family... presented the key to the city of Jamestown.  Several other messages of welcome were also given.

Seneca Nation shooting incident leaves two dead...
The State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Collins is actively investigating a shooting on Seneca Nation territory in the Town of Perrysburg that left two men dead.  Troopers say the incident occurred off White Drive... and, a 23 year-old, and 18 year-old were killed in the incident.  As of Tuesday morning, the area remained an crime scene, and it's believed there is no active threat to the community.