GREATER JAMESTOWM AM HEARS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT

Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace was the guest speaker to the Rotary Club of Greater Jamestown AM on July 1st. The Sheriff presented an update on current events related to the recent escape and capture of prisoners Matt and Sweat in upstate NY. He has been interviewed locally and nationally regarding the search, and comparisons to the Ralph "Bucky"  Phillips case. Sheriff Gerace provided some insights on the challenges facing the law enforcement teams working in remote, rugged terrain, and emphasized the strong local relationship between the Sheriff's Department, State Police, and other agencies that are partners in crime fighting.