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...]
Chautauqua County DA Says It Might Be More Than Week Before Burham Extradited
The Chautauqua County District Attorney says Michael Burham may not be extradited back to New York State for another week. DA Jason Schmidt sent an update to media Wednesday morning due to numerous inquiries. Burham is currently being held in … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Silver Creek man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Dustin Post was sentenced Monday by County Court Judge David Foley to a state prison sentence … [Read more...]
Indictment Filed in Shooting Death of Ellicott Man
An indictment has been filed in the shooting death of an Ellicott man. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 18-year old Tucker Richard has been indicted on the charge of 2nd Degree Murder in connection with the shooting death of … [Read more...]
