MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has reached a financial settlement with two individuals connected to the case of a former county corrections officer who had sexual contact with an inmate. On Wednesday night the county legislature voted on an … [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...]
Zuroski Reported to be Next County District Attorney
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that assistant Chautauqua County District Attorney John Zuroski will assume the role of DA on January 1, 2016. Zuroski will be designated as acting district attorney by outgoing DA David … [Read more...]
Sanford Pleads Guilty in Whitaker Homicide, Conklin Trial Set for Early 2016
MAYVILLE - One of the two men involved in the summer 2014 homicide in Sherman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley is reporting that 31 year-old Charles Sanford reached a plea deal earlier … [Read more...]
2015 Voter Registration Deadline is Oct. 9
MAYVILLE - There’s just one week remaining for Chautauqua County Residents to register to vote in time for the 2015 general election. That’s according to the county board of elections, which says the final day to register to vote and still be … [Read more...]
Foley Receives Cross-Endorsement from County Democratic Committee
David FoleyCHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - It looks like current Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley (R-Pomfret) won’t see much, if any, competition in his bid to become the next county judge. The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Monday … [Read more...]
Bail Set at $1 Million for Teen Accused in Death of Toddler
ASHVILLE, NY - A teenager has been charged with 1st degree manslaughter in the death of a toddler in Ashville. According to Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley, autopsy results show that two-year-old Joshua Jock Jr. died as a result of … [Read more...]
Foley to Run for Chautauqua County Court Judge
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top prosecutor wants to be the next county court judge. District Attorney David Foley is announcing his intention to run for Chautauqua County Court Judge, following the announcement last week that current County … [Read more...]
