The Jamestown man who led police on a two manhunts has pleaded guilty to killing a Jamestown woman. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 37-year old Michael Burham pled guilty Tuesday to 1st Degree Murder in the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Infant’s Death
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...]
Case Against Dunkirk Legislator For Election Law Violations Adjourned
The case against Dunkirk County Legislator Marcus Buchanan that alleged he violated Election Law is being adjourned with charges to be dismissed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that he has taken the steps to, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested In May 8 Shooting
A Jamestown man has been indicted in the May 8 shooting that injured another person. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Jamestown Police Department jointly announced that a secret indictment authorized by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Rolison Sentenced For Meth Possession In Jail
A Jamestown man convicted in the vehicular deaths of two people has now been sentenced for passing drugs while in jail. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 61-year old Randall Rolison was sentenced Monday on a … [Read more...]
State Assembly, Family Court Judge Seats On The Ballot Today
Today is election day in the United States. While there is the Presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Former President Donald Trump, there are also county-wide and state offices on the ballot. In … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Sentenced in 2016 Kidnapping Case
A former Fredonia man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a kidnapping that happened back in 2016. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that Samuel Saeli will spend 19 years in state prison followed by 20 years of … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Names of Victims In Weekend’s Shootings Released
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the names of the victims from this past weekend's shootings in Jamestown have been released. The P-J reports that according to District Attorney Jason Schmidt, 25-year old Corey Johnson of Jamestown was shot … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Victim In Friday Shooting Has Died
The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the victim of a shooting incident last Friday has died. The PJ reports that according to Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt, the shooting took place around 2:00 a.m. in a parking lot of … [Read more...]
