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The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents of a scam that has been circulating. The Sheriff's Office said that several residents have reported receiving a letter in the mail from "DotService.com" regarding Department of Transportation (DOT) numbers. The letter informs recipients that their DOT number is past due and they…
Cattaraugus County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI St. Patrick's Day Crackdown Enforcement Effort. Impaired Driving Crackdown runs March 15th-18th , 2019 Cattaraugus County STOP DWI Coordinator Lt. Melanie Churakos announced today that Cattaraugus County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on…
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is looking for candidates to attend this year's Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy. If you live in our county, have at least 42 college credit hours, turn 21 by June 2020 and would like to work as a deputy at the Sheriff's Office then you are exactly who we are looking for. The Academy starts in late August…
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The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to its residents about scam artists reportedly calling from Social Security Administration requesting individuals to press number 1 for further communications asking for personal information. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office encourages individuals to never give out their personal…
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office K9 Nichols will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nichols's vest is sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by Cattaraugus Little Valley School District and will be embroidered with the sentiment "Gifted by Cattaraugus…
Photo from left to right: Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb, Sergeant Andrew Rozler, Deputy Hanz Heineman, Deputy Steven Dombek, Captain Shawn Gregory and Undersheriff Eric Butler Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb announces that the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office recognized three of its Deputy Sheriffs. 21-year veteran Deputy Sheriff…
Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb, Deputy Tim Pence, K-9 Nichols and Lieutenant Melanie Churakos, the supervisor of the canine position. Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb announces the deputizing of our new road patrol canine. Nichols, a two year old German Shepard, started training with his handler, Deputy Tim Pence in April. He is a dual…
The travel advisory, put into effect by the Sheriff's Office, has been lifted as of 1 p.m. today, November 28, 2018.
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a Hunter Safety education class for the gun portion only on the following dates and time: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 and Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.  The class will be held at CAMP ALLEGANY in the Allegany State Park, New York. A map is available for download…
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to its residents about scam artists reportedly calling from 938-9191. The scam states that the person has a warrant and must contact 727-474-1003 to take care of this warrant.  The agency attached to this phone number is US Legal Support out of Clearwater, Florida.  The scam…
Congratulations to Deputy Devine Leacock of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office for being chosen as Youth Officer of the Year by the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association.  His hard work and dedication to the children of our county is apparent to our office every day.  For the state to acknowledge the work that he…
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a Bow hunters' education class for the Bow portion only on the following dates and time: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 and Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.  The class will be held at the Hideaway Archery 12749 Cottage Road Dayton, New York. There is no charge for the class…
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office announces that they will be taking part in the Seat Belt Mobilization Enforcement detail from May 21 to June 3, 2018.  Due to a grant from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, the Sheriff's Office will be able to provide extra patrols throughout the county, enforcing seat belt, child safety seat and…
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a hunters' education class for the gun portion only on the following dates and time: Monday, March 26, 2018 and Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.  The class will be held at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds Corporate Building, Little Valley. There is no charge for the…