Chautauqua County Sheriff

10/13/2026

Search Warrant Arrest

An investigation into narcotics activity in the City of Jamestown ended in the early morning hours of Tuesday October 13th when narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department executed a search warrant at 1087 N. Main St. in the City of Jamestown. Jamestown Police SWAT was utilized in making entry into the house. Located inside the residence was Angel MacDonald and Ralik Hamilton. As a result of the search of the residence Investigators seized 81.4 grams of crack co***ne, 8.2 grams of co***ne, .3 grams of methamphetamine, scales and packaging material used for the sale and distribution of narcotics and $496.00 US Currency. MacDonald was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Hamilton was charged with Criminal Nuisance 1st. Both suspects were transported to the Jamestown Police Department. MacDonald is to be arraigned on all charges in the City of Jamestown Court. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and released.

Authorities continue to ask members of the community to call and report suspicious or narcotics related activity within their neighborhoods. For the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators Tip line call either 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420 and for the Jamestown Police Department Tip line call 716-483-8477.

10/10/2026

Join us at 3 Lakes Cafe: Community, Conversation and Coffee.

10/07/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Time to break the silence and support survivors of abuse.

10/05/2026

Search Warrant Arrest

An investigation into fi****ms and narcotics activity at 935 Swan St. in the City of Dunkirk ended with a search warrant being executed on Tuesday September 29th. The search warrant was executed by narcotics Investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department along with assistance from detectives from the Buffalo Police Department and FBI Safe Streets. Located inside the residence at the time of the search warrant was Balin Rader and Holly Pilarski. As a result of the search Investigators seized a quantity of co***ne and psilocybin mushrooms, scales and packaging material used for the sale and distribution of narcotics and a quantity of US Currency. Balin and Pilarski were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd. Both were issued appearance tickets to appear in the City of Dunkirk Court at a later date.

Authorities continue to ask members of the community to call and report suspicious or narcotics related activity within their neighborhoods. For the Dunkirk Police Department Tip line call 716-363-0313. For the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators Tip line call either 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420. For the Jamestown Police Department Tip line call 716-483-8477.

10/05/2026

Search Warrant Arrest

An investigation into narcotics activity at 421 Plover St. in the City of Dunkirk ended with a search warrant being executed on Wednesday September 30th. The search warrant was executed by narcotics Investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department along with assistance from detectives from the Buffalo Police Department and the ATF. Entry was made into the residence by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office SWAT. Located inside the residence at the time of the search warrant was Lucas A. Smyczek. As a result of the search Investigators seized 5.6 grams of fentanyl, a quantity of co***ne, scales and packaging material used for the sale and distribution of narcotics and a quantity of US Currency. Smyczek was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd. Smyczek also had an arrest warrant out of the City of Jamestown Court. Smyczek was transported to the City of Dunkirk Police Department to be arraigned in the City of Dunkirk Court.

Authorities continue to ask members of the community to call and report suspicious or narcotics related activity within their neighborhoods. For the Dunkirk Police Department Tip line call 716-363-0313. For the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators Tip line call either 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420. For the Jamestown Police Department Tip line call 716-483-8477

10/03/2026

🎉 Community Event! 🎉

The Sirens & Safety Community Event will take place on October 3, 2026, from 11 AM to 2 PM in the BCS Elementary Parking lot.
Meet local first responders, explore emergency vehicles, see a K9 demonstration, enjoy games, activities, face painting, and more!
Bring the family for a fun day of learning, exploring, and community!

10/03/2026

Come out on October 15, 2026 for a community conversations with the Sheriff’s Office. Two locations and times. We will be at 3 Lakes Cafe, Cassadaga from 11:30a-1:00pm and Ellington Town Hall from 6:00pm-7:30pm.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Come out and participate in a community discussion at the Carlson Center in Mayville Park. There will be additional conversations around the county and back in Mayville at a later date.