Jury selection is underway for the trial of the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office said nine jurors have been seated as of the second day of jury … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Woman Faces Additional Charges Following Death Of Daughter
A Silver Creek mother is facing additional charges following the death of her daughter in April. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said that a Chautauqua County Grand Jury issued a five-count indictment on Monday that includes 2nd … [Read more...]
Trial Delayed A Second Time for Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie
The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been adjourned to await a decision on moving the trial by the State Appellate Court. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office sent out a statement saying the Appellate … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced To Prison Time On Gun Charges
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...]
Murder Trial For Man Accused of Killing Jamestown Woman Could Be Held In Summer 2025
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...]
Homeless Man Charged With Arson In Fire That Injured Another Person in Jamestown
A homeless man has been charged with arson in a fire that injured another person in the City of Jamestown. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's office announced that 34-year old Eric Courtier was arraigned Thursday on 1st Degree Arson and 2nd … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Sentenced in Arson Fire in Kennedy
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...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Murdering Child
A Jamestown man has been charged with murder in the death of an 8-month old child in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Sean Thomas was arraigned Monday on an eight count indictment charging him … [Read more...]
Gun Violence Down 28% For First Part of 2024 in NYS
Gun violence is down 28% for the first part of 2024 in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the data that was reported by police departments participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. The 28% decline … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Issues More Charges Against Jamestown Man in Infant’s Death
A Grand Jury has levied additional charges against Jamestown man in the death of an infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Matthew Nuttall has been charged with First and Second Degree Manslaughter in … [Read more...]
