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November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, City of Dunkirk, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Gregory Carlson, Gregory Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jay Gould, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Melissa First, Michael Zanghi, Nick Langworthy, Paul Whitford, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Dando Jr., Russ Bonfiglio, Sandra Lewis, Seth States, Susan Parker, Tamara Dickey, Terry Niebel, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Travis Heiser, Vince DeJoy

Sheriff, County Courts Warn Of Scam Phone Calls

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Phone Scam

Jamestown Man Sentenced To Prison Time On Gun Charges

August 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Jamestown Police Department, Raheem Butts, Shooting Incident

Murder Trial For Man Accused of Killing Jamestown Woman Could Be Held In Summer 2025

August 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Jamestown Police Department, Jason Schmidt, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham, Project Crossroads

Post-Journal: Michael Burham Indicted On Murder, Arson Charges by Grand Jury

August 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Jason Schmidt, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham

Falconer Man Sentenced in Arson Fire in Kennedy

July 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Aubrey Baize, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Jason Schmidt, Kennedy

Collins Center Man Receives Lengthy Sentence For Illegal Gun Possession

March 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

A Collins Center man has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court to a lengthy sentence for illegal gun possession. District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that 36-year old Joshua Hammer has been sentenced 15 years to life. The sentence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 839 Prendergast Avenue Shooting, Chautauqua County Court, GIVE Initiative, Greg Wozneak, Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, Jamestown Police Department, Jason Schmidt, Joshua Hammer

Jamestown Man Sentenced For Role In Home Invasion, Robbery In Jamestown

February 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A Jamestown man has been sentenced for his role in a violent home invasion in December 2022 in the City. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt stated that 48-year old William Buckley has been sentenced in County Court to 10 years in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Jason Schmidt, William Buckley

Hadi Matar Trial Postponed

January 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution has been postponed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said County Court Judge Dave Foley made the decision to postpone the trial for 26-year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua Institution, David Foley, Hadi Matar, Jason Schmidt, Ned Barone, Salman Rushdie

Trial Date Set For Suspect Accused Of Stabbing Salman Rushdie

October 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A trial date for the suspect accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been set. County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said County Court Judge David Foley scheduled jury selection for the trial of Hadi Matar to begin January 8. This came … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua Institution, David Foley, Hadi Matar, Jason Schmidt, Salman Rushdie

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