JAMESTOWN - The Sherman man who authorities say shot and killed his neighbor while hunting the day before Thanksgiving has been indicted on a manslaughter charge. On Thursday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and County Sheriff … [Read more...]
Update on Fatal Shooting in Sherman Expected Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [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...]
Witruke Indicted on Two Counts of Manslaughter
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of killing his wife and step son in December has been indicted on two counts of first-degree manslaughter. Jamestown police say a Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted 53 year-old Allen Witruke on the charges … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Investigation into Fatal Auto Accident in Town of Carroll
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man has been charged with two counts of second degree vehicular manslaughter and a count of criminally negligent homicide following the investigation into an auto accident that took place late last year in the town of … [Read more...]
Former Ellicott Town Court Clerk to Appear in Court Oct. 19
FALCONER - A former town of Ellicott Court Clerk who’s accused of allegedly taking more than $30,00 in court funds will appear in court on Oct. 19 to answer to her charges. The Post-Journal says 40 year-old Jennifer Piazza has pleaded not guilty … [Read more...]
Three Men Indicted on Arson Charges for April 30 Fire
JAMESTOWN - The three individuals allegedly involved with an arson fire at a Jamestown residence have now been indicted on related-charges. The Jamestown police department is reporting that 30 year-old Jimmy Graves and 25 year-old Jonathan Fields, … [Read more...]
Two More Indicted in Falconer Street Home Invasion Case
JAMESTOWN – Two more suspects involved in the July 1 home invasion on Falconer St. that resulted in a shootout with police have been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says that 26 year-old … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Indicts Two Suspects Connected to Falconer St. Invasion, Bail Set at One Million Dollars
JAMESTOWN - Two of the six suspects involved in the July 1 home invasion on Falconer St. that resulted in a shootout with police have been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury on several charges, including robbery, sexual assault and criminal … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chautauqua County Grand Jury to Hear Case Involving Violation of SAFE Act
HANOVER - Chautauqua County Grand Jury in Mayville will be the first court in the state to prosecute an individual for violating the state’s recently passed SAFE Act. The Post-Journal is reporting that on Wednesday, Family, friends and supporters … [Read more...]