MAYVILLE - Patrick Swanson (D-Fredonia) is now officially the district attorney for Chautauqua County. Swanson, who won a special election in November against Jason Schmidt (R-Fredonia), was sworn in as Chautauqua County DA on Sunday, Jan. 1 at the … [Read more...]
Robbins Receives Grand Jury Indictment on Second Degree Murder, Injuring Police Animal
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday that a Chautauqua County Grand Jury has handed up an indictment for 36 year-old Keith Robbins, the Jamestown man accused of killing 36 year-old Shari Robbins. Robbins … [Read more...]
Election 2016: Major Victories for GOP Across Country and Southern Tier
The 2016 Election is in the books and it's turned out to be a major victory for Republicans across the country as well as in the Southern Tier. In the race for U.S. president, upstart Donald Trump pulled off one of the biggest surprises in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County LOWV Presents Meet the Candidates Forum at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Six Candidates who are running for three countywide offices in Chautauqua County were on hand for a Meet the Candidates forum Tuesday night at Jamestown Community College. The forum, hosted by the Chautauqua County League of Women … [Read more...]
Pacheco Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Bail Set at $300,000 Cash
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man arrested earlier this month in the largest individual drug seizure in the city’s history is pleading not guilty to the related charges. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, On Monday 34-year-old Juan Pacheco Jr. … [Read more...]
Swanson Announces Intention to Run for DA’s Office in 2016 Election
FREDONIA - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced on Thursday that he will be seeking a four-year term in the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. Swanson was appointed as acting DA at the start of this year when former DA … [Read more...]
Patrick Swanson Named Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney
MAYVILLE -For the first time in more than a decade there’s a new person at the helm of the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. Patrick Swanson of Fredonia became Chautauqua County's Acting District Attorney, replacing David Foley, who … [Read more...]
Second Man Involved in Whitaker Homicide Pleads Guilty
MAYVILLE - The second of two men connected to the murder of Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra violinist Mary Whitaker has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley says 44 year-old Jonathan Conklin pleaded … [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...]
City Police Arrest Two in Connection to Friday Shooting at Tops
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reporting that they have located and charged two individuals for the July 24 shooting that took place at Tops Markets on Washington St. According to police, the shooting caused serious injury to a … [Read more...]
