A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in the death of an infant in 2024. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 28-year old Sean Thomas pled guilty in County Court to 1st Degree Manslaughter in connection to the death of 8 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Murder In Crossbow Death
A Jamestown man has been arraigned on murder charges regarding a death involving a crossbow. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 58-year old David Nelson was arraigned in Chautauqua County Court by Judge David Foley on … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot
Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced On Convicted Attempted Murder Charge
A Jamestown man has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court to 20 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder. County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said that 23-year old Xavier Guadarrama was sentenced Monday to 20 years in state … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
Sheriff, County Courts Warn Of Scam Phone Calls
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Chautauqua County Courts have been made aware of several scam phone calls received by local residents. These phone calls falsely identify as a member of the Sheriff's Office and threaten to arrest people … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced To Prison Time On Gun Charges
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to prison on gun charges. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's office said 33-year old Raheem Butts was sentenced in County Court to three years with five years post-release supervision after he was … [Read more...]
Murder Trial For Man Accused of Killing Jamestown Woman Could Be Held In Summer 2025
A trial for the man accused of killing Kala Hodgkin may not be until Summer 2025. The Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office held a joint press conference to discuss recent charges brought against 35-year … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Michael Burham Indicted On Murder, Arson Charges by Grand Jury
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports Michael Burham has been indicted by a Grand Jury on murder and arson charges. The newspaper said Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 35-year-old Burham was indicted by a Grand Jury … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Sentenced in Arson Fire in Kennedy
A Falconer man has been sentenced for setting a fire that destroyed two houses in Kennedy. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 30-year old Aubrey Baize was sentenced Monday in Chautauqua County Court to a state prison … [Read more...]
