MAYVILLE - The sentencing date for the two men involved in the 2014 murder of a member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra has been pushed back. Chautauqua County district attorney Patrick Swanson says both 31 year-old Charles Sanford and 44 … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Assaulting Infant Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man who pleaded guilty last fall in county court to physically assaulting his infant son in 2014 will spend two years in prison for his crime. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that 21 year-old Steven Spencer was … [Read more...]
Ellery Takes County to Court over Landfill Expansion
MAYVILLE - The town of Ellery has filed a lawsuit against the county to try and stop its effort to develop a new cell at the county landfill. The town filed the lawsuit last week against both the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
Witruke Pleads Not Guilty to Two Counts of Murder
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused in the double homicide that took place Tuesday morning on Barrows street has pleaded not guilty to two charges of 2nd degree murder. 51-year-old Allen Witruke was arraigned in Jamestown city court Wednesday … [Read more...]
Zuroski Reported to be Next County District Attorney
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that assistant Chautauqua County District Attorney John Zuroski will assume the role of DA on January 1, 2016. Zuroski will be designated as acting district attorney by outgoing DA David … [Read more...]
2014 Westfield Homicide Suspects Plead Guilty to Federal Charges
BUFFALO - Progress is being made in the prosecution of two men involved in the 2014 home invasion and murder of a member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. On Wednesday 31 year-old Charles Sanford pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally … [Read more...]
Sanford Pleads Guilty in Whitaker Homicide, Conklin Trial Set for Early 2016
MAYVILLE - One of the two men involved in the summer 2014 homicide in Sherman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley is reporting that 31 year-old Charles Sanford reached a plea deal earlier … [Read more...]
Jamestown Father Accused of Injuring Infant Pleads Guilty to Reckless Assault
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man accused of assaulting his 6-month-old son last year has reached a plea deal with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. YNN News is reporting that 21 year-old Steven Spencer pleaded guilty to the reckless … [Read more...]
Foley to Run for Chautauqua County Court Judge
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top prosecutor wants to be the next county court judge. District Attorney David Foley is announcing his intention to run for Chautauqua County Court Judge, following the announcement last week that current County … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Judge John Ward to Retire at End of July
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top judge will be stepping down from the bench. After serving the county for more nearly 40 years, Chautauqua County Supreme Court Judge John Ward has announced he will retire with the state on July 30. Ward's … [Read more...]
