City man arrested on slew of traffic charges following chase; and causing another car to crash into a southside home...
More on a car crashing into a house on Jamestown's southside Wednesday morning. A city man faces a slew of charges after allegedly leading Jamestown police on a vehicle chase that resulted in another car crashing into a fence and house at 126 Maple Street. City police say officers were patroling in the area of Maple and Ahrens Avenue about 9:40 a.m. when they saw a red sedan traveling at a high rate of speed... and, making several evasive turns and not stopping at a stop sign. Police tried to pull over the driver... later identified as 53 year-old Daniel Garcia... but, he would not stop. Garcia allegedly ran another stop sign... and, caused the accident with the other driver hitting the fence and house. Officers say Garcia continued on... but, later stopped in front of a southside home. He then tried to flee on foot... but, officers grabbed him quickly and he was arrested. Garcia faces nine counts of failing to stop at a stop sign... two counts of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... and others... inculding leaving the scene of a personal injury accident... first-degree reckless endangerment... reckless driving... speeding... unlawfully fleeing a police officer... and, driving while under the influence of drugs. He was jailed pending arraignment. The driver of the other vehicle involved had minor injuries.
Jamestown woman arrested for alleged abuse of physically disabled person...
A city woman has been arrested for allegedly physically abusing a disabled person recently at a care facility on the city's southside. Jamestown police were called to the unidentified location... and, following an investigation... a warrant was issued for the arrest of 51 year-old Patricia Baez. Officers say Baez... who was employed as a caretaker at the facility... had grabbed the adult victim by the neck... and dragged them to their room. Police executed an arrest warrant at Baez's home shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday on charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a physically disabled person... and, criminal obstruction of breathing. She's being held in the city jail pending arraignment.
No one hurt in I-90 Vehicle Fire...
A tractor-trailer fire slowed down westbound traffic on the New York State Thruway in the town of Dunkirk Wednesday morning. Chautauqua County fire dispatchers report that the blaze broke out near the Exit 59 off-ramp at about 7:45 a.m. The fire caused the closure of the right lane westbound on Interstate 90. Crews from Fredonia and East Dunkirk responded to the scene. There were no reports of any injuries.
Tom Smothers, one half of long-time comedic brother duo, passes at age of 86...
One of the two brothers who made up one of the greatest comedic duos in history has died. The National Comedy Center in Jamestown Wednesday announced that 86-year-old Tom Smothers, one half of the legendary Smothers Brothers comedy team, passed away peacefully Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer. His brother, Dick Smothers, who co-starred with his brother on the much-celebrated Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, announced that Tom was at home with his family at the time of his passing. The brothers were both here in July of 2019 for the dedication of an exhibit celebrating their work. Tom and Dick Smothers were in true form that day... trading barbs... and, getting onlookers to laugh. Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson says -- quote: "Tom Smothers was not only an extraordinary comedic talent, who, together with his brother Dick, became the most enduring comedy duo in history, entertaining the world for over six decades – but was a true champion for freedom of speech... harnessing the power of comedy to push boundaries and our political consciousness." She adds they were proud to bring both out of retirement and reunite them on stage in 2019 to celebrate their legendary careers, and we are honored to preserve Tom’s remarkable work and legacy here at the National Comedy Center for generations to come.”
Cattaraugus County man arrested for alleged stabbing, then fleeing on tricycle...
A man from Cattaraugus County is accused of threatening another person and stabbing them on a bike trail near St. Bonaventure University -- just outside of Olean. Sheriff's deputies in Little Valley were called to the scene on West State Road shortly after 5 PM Tuesday to the reported incident. Officers say they spotted the suspect... 50 year-old Seth Palmer of Allegany... fleeing on a tricycle. Palmer was followed to his home... where he was arrested on two counts each of second-degree assault, and second-degree menacing. He was jailed with bail set pending a future court appearance.
City man arrested for giving police false name, and being wanted by sheriff's office...
A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly giving police a fake name... and, being wanted on a weapon's possession charge before trying to run from arresting officers. City police say they were doing a street check near the intersection of West Fifth and Washington Streets shortly before Midnight Tuesday... when they stopped 38 year-old Dion Carr. Officers say Carr gave them a false name several times before trying to flee. Police arrested him quickly... and, he was taken to the city jail on charges of false personation... and, resisting arrest. He was issued appearance tickets... and, turned over to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office.
