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...]
Governor’s Office Announces $150,000 Gun Violence Grant for Chautauqua County, Jamestown
ALBANY - Local law enforcement in Chautauqua County will be getting more than $150,000 in funding to help combat gun violence. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 17 different counties in the state – including Chautauqua – will be … [Read more...]
Three Falconer Street Home Invasion Suspects Sentenced Monday in County Court
MAYVILLE - Three of the four men who reached plea deals regarding their involvement in a home invasion that took place last summer on Falconer St. have been sentenced in county court. According to the DA’s office, 27 year-old Jacon Hicks, 27 … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Releases Critical Report on Town of Ellery Clerk’s Office
ELLERY - The Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that Chautauqua county district attorney David Foley will soon be investigating the Town of Ellery for misappropriation of more than $60,000 in funding by the town clerk’s office. A recent audit by … [Read more...]
Three Men in Carroll Double Homicide Case to be Sentenced Monday
MAYVILLE - The sentencing for three of the four men involved in the 2013 Carroll Double Homicide is expected to take place today in County Court. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Joshua McCormick, Steven Todd and Ricky Knickerbocker – … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Assault
MAYVILLE - A Falconer man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple counts of sexually assaulting a child. with 20 years of post-release supervision. District Attorney David Foley says 29 year-old Brandon Byard was sentenced Monday in … [Read more...]
Third Suspect in Carroll Double Homicide Reaches Plea Deal with DA’s Office
MAYVILLE - A third suspect in the 2013 Carroll Double Homicide Case has reached a plea agreement with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Wednesday that Joshua McCormick recently pleaded guilty … [Read more...]
County DA’s Office Receives $100,000 to Fight Welfare Fraud, Tax Evasion
ALBANY - The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office is getting $100,000 from the state to help in the fight against welfare fraud and tax evasion. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State will expand its Crimes Against … [Read more...]
