Search Chautauqua County Police Records

Chautauqua County police records are held by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the Jamestown Police Department, the Dunkirk Police Department, and other local agencies. The sheriff's main office is at 15 East Chautauqua Street in Mayville, with the Records Office reachable at 716-753-4442. Accident reports can be ordered online through CrashDocs. The Chautauqua County Clerk at 1 North Erie Street in Mayville maintains court filings and provides a FOIL request form on the county website. This page explains the full process for accessing police records in Chautauqua County.

Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Police Records

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county, led by Sheriff James B. Quattrone and Undersheriff James R. Rensel. The main office is at 15 East Chautauqua Street, Mayville, NY 14757. The general non-emergency number is 716-753-2131. The Records Office can be reached at 716-753-4442 for specific records requests.

For accident reports, you have three ways to get them. The fastest is through CrashDocs, which lets you search and download reports online right away for a fee. You can also mail a written request to the Records Division at 15 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757. Include your name, the date of the incident, the location, a phone number, and the report number if you have it. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request. The third option is to visit the Records Division in person during business hours.

For FOIL requests, put your request in writing and describe the records you want. The sheriff maintains several categories including Administrative Records, Criminal Information Records, Communications Records, and Personnel Records. Under Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90, the public has the right to access these records with certain exceptions for active investigations, confidential sources, and safety concerns. Response time is five business days. Fees are $0.25 per page for copies up to 9 by 14 inches.

The Chautauqua County Jail at the same address houses an average daily population of over 180 people across nine housing units. The jail employs 79 Corrections Officers, 7 Sergeants, and other staff. It processes about 5 bookings per day and completed 1,528 bookings in 2022. Jail records include booking information, charges, mugshots, bond and bail amounts, and housing assignments.

Chautauqua County Clerk's Office Records

The Chautauqua County Clerk's Office is at 1 North Erie Street, P.O. Box 170, Mayville, NY 14757. The main number is 716-753-4331. County Clerk Larry Barmore can be reached at barmorel@co.chautauqua.ny.us. The office has specific lines for different services: Land Recording at 716-753-4165, Court Filing at 716-753-4873, and Administration at 716-753-4977. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The clerk serves as filing clerk for Supreme Court and County Court matters. All documents for civil actions, name changes, and criminal proceedings are filed here. Certified copies of court documents cost $4.00 for up to four pages, with $1.00 per page after that. Copies of recorded documents are $1.00 per page. All fees must be made payable to the "Chautauqua County Clerk." The office accepts cash, check, money order, and credit cards. Credit card payments of $20.00 or more carry a 2.5% processing fee.

A FOIL request form is available on the county website. The form is provided as a convenience, but no specific form is required by law. Written requests are enough. The office will send an acknowledgment within five business days. Online access to land records is available through the SearchIQS subscription service.

Jamestown Police Department Records

The City of Jamestown Police Department is led by Chief Timothy Jackson, who also serves as Director of Public Safety. The department is at 201 East Second Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. The non-emergency number is 716-483-7536. The Records Bureau can be reached at 716-483-7533. The Tip Line is 716-483-8477. The department operates 24 hours a day.

For FOIL requests, Jamestown uses the NextRequest system. The city implemented this to handle a large increase in requests, with 150 requests coming in during a single year. The online system lets you submit, track, and receive responses to your requests digitally. You can access it through jamestownny.gov. The Records Bureau also maintains records for specialized units including Animal Control (716-483-7538), the Drug Safe unit (716-483-2435), and the Juvenile Unit (716-483-7535).

Dunkirk Police Department Records

The City of Dunkirk Police Department is led by Chief Christopher Witkowski. The department is at 342 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048. The Communications number is 716-366-2266. The Chief's Office is at 716-366-2477. The Tip Line is 716-363-0313.

For FOIL requests specific to Dunkirk PD, email completed forms to mdejesus@dunkirkpolice.com. The department has forms available on the city website including the Police FOIL Request form and Accident Report request forms. The House Watch Program lets residents request property checks while they are away. Fees for reports are $0.25 per page. Include as much detail as you can when requesting records: date, time, location, and any known report numbers.

Statewide Police Records Resources

The New York State Police cover areas of Chautauqua County without local police. The fee is $15.00 per incident report. The DCJS maintains official state criminal history records, which are not public. The Sex Offender Registry lists Level 2 and 3 offenders online. The DOCCS lookup shows state prison inmates and parolees. The DMV Crash Report Sales Portal offers accident reports for $7.00 search fee plus $15.00 per report.

Nearby Counties

Chautauqua County is in the far southwestern corner of New York. It borders Erie County and Cattaraugus County, as well as the Pennsylvania state line.