JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing his neighbor in August pleaded not guilty earlier this week. The Post Journal says 51 year-old Brian Korzeniewski was arraigned Monday in Chautauqua County Court … [Read more...]
Mistrial Declared in Haffa Trial After DA Fails to Provide DNA Evidence to Defense
MAYVILLE - A mistrial has been declared in the trial involving a Cheektowaga man who stands accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy. The Post-Journal is reporting that on Tuesday, Chautauqua County Judge David Foley … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in High Speed Chase Last Spring Sentenced to Two to Four Years in Prison
MAYVILLE -The Jamestown man who led police on a high-speed chase through Jamestown and Falconer in April 2016 will serve two to fours years in state prison for his crime. Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced the latest the … [Read more...]
Jury to Begin Deliberation in Redeye Murder Trial
MAYVILLE - The defense has rested in the case of Barbara Redeye, the 24-year-old Jamestown woman accused of stabbing and killing her half-brother, Dale Redeye, during an argument last summer in Jamestown. According to the Post-Journal, Judge David … [Read more...]
Pretrial Hearing for Robbins Murder Case Held Tuesday in County Court
MAYVILLE - The man accused of murdering his estranged wife during a shooting in Jamestown last November had a hearing in County Court Tuesday to determine what evidence, if any, would be considered inadmissible in his trial. 36 year-old Keith … [Read more...]
Swanson, Sullivan Officially Sworn into Office
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...]
County Attorney Selected as Candidate for Supreme Court Justice
BUFFALO - For the first time since 2003, a Chautauqua County attorney will be on the ballot for New York State Supreme Court on Nov. 8th. Fredonia attorney Grace Hanlon, confidential law clerk to Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley, was … [Read more...]
Local Republican’s Cut Ribbon at Campaign Headquarters in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was one of several Republicans who showed up in Lakewood Tuesday night to help open the 2016 Election Headquarters for local GOP candidates. Reed was on hand to thank supporters in the area and … [Read more...]
Conklin Sentenced to Minimum of 25 years for Role in 2014 Murder of Mary Whitaker
MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced Wednesday afternoon that one of the two men involved in the 2014 murder of Mary Whitaker has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison. Swanson says 45 year-old … [Read more...]
North County Criminal Defense Attorney to Run for District Attorney
FREDONIA - It appears there will be a contested race for the office of county district attorney when voters head out to the polls for the 2016 November general elections. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Republican … [Read more...]
