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...]
Buffalo Man Indicted in Execution-Style Shooting Death in Jamestown
A Buffalo man has been indicted by a Grand Jury in the shooting death of a Buffalo man in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 33-year old Darius Kadenhead of Buffalo was indicted and arraigned Tuesday, July … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Conservatives To Have Primary For Family Court Judge
There will be at least one county-wide primary in June following the April 8 petition submission deadline. For Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, both Republican Peter R. Johnson and Republican Sally Jaroszynski have filed petitions to run for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced For Role In Home Invasion, Robbery In Jamestown
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...]
Guilty Plea Reached In Shooting Death of Sinclairville Man
A guilty plea has been reached in the shooting death of a Sinclairville man in July 2022. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Wednesday that the defendant charged in the case has pled guilty to felony … [Read more...]
Hadi Matar Trial Postponed
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...]
PA State Police Centering Manhunt for Michael Burham in Warren
Pennsylvania State Police have centered their manhunt for Michael Burham in Warren, Pennsylvania. State Police Deputy Commissioner of Operations Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens said the search has found small stockpiles and campsites in the woods … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA Concerned Burham May Be Trying to Return to Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County's District Attorney is concerned that Michael Burham may be trying to return to Chautauqua County. 34-year old Michael Burham escaped from the Warren County Jail at approximately 11:20 p.m. Thursday, July 6. He is considered by … [Read more...]
Michael Burham To Be Tried First in Pennsylvania Before Facing Charges in NYS
Michael Burham will be tried on kidnapping charges in Pennsylvania prior to facing charges in New York State. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said following the extradition of Burham from South Carolina to New York, the U.S. … [Read more...]
