Sheriff's takes alleged bomb threat seriously

Oct 3, 2013 12:40 PM

Dave Rowley, News Director

A Forestville woman who regularly attends local government meetings including the County Legislature is accused of making a terroristic threat. 67-year-old Jeanne Polisoto recently spoke out at a County Legislature meeting.

Polisoto-Speaking at recent Legislature meeting

Polisoto was arrested earlier this week after allegedly making a bomb threat in Hanover Town Hall according to Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace.

Gerace-Take investigation seriously

Gerace says making a terroristic threat is a class D felony and could lead to multiple years of incarceration if convicted. Polisoto was arraigned in Silver Creek Village Court and sent to the County Jail, but has since posted bail.