Chautauqua County saw multiple arrests for DUIs, assaults, theft, and a fire, while West Virginia dealt with shoplifting and child abuse cases.

On October 17–20, 2025, Chautauqua County saw multiple arrests and incidents, including several DUI charges, assaults, harassment, and property crimes. Drivers were cited for intoxication, illegal parking, and traffic violations, while others faced charges for trespass, theft, and drug-related offenses. A woman in her 80s was charged after fleeing police and faking a drug overdose, and a man was arrested for threatening a resident while violating a stayaway order. Authorities also responded to a fire that destroyed a home in Villenova, a hit-and-run, and a group living on private property. In West Virginia, several individuals were fined or sentenced for offenses including shoplifting, drug possession, and child abuse. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office budget for 2026 proposes a 6% increase for staffing, animal control, and jail security upgrades.