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Buffalo Man Sentenced To Life For Murder Of Two Women Whose Bodies Were Found In Chautauqua County

November 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Buffalo man found guilty of killing two women whose bodies were found in Chautauqua County has been sentenced to life in prison. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced that 62-year old Richard Fox was sentenced Thursday morning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassandra Watson, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Erie County District Attorney, Homicide, Marquita Mull, Michael Keane, Portland, Richard Fox, Suzanne Maxwell Barnes

Jamestown Post-Journal: Man Charged With Murder, Arson

October 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a Westfield man has been charged with murder and arson in the fire that killed a Ripley woman in August. 40-year old Jonathan Wilson has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder, 3rd Degree Arson and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alice Waters, Homicide, Jonathan Wilson

JPD Looking For Info On May 2024 Homicide

March 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is asking the public to come forward with information regarding a homicide on Buffalo Street in May 2024. The JPD's Detective Bureau is actively pursuing an investigation into the homicide of Jerad Davis, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Homicide, Jamestown Police Department, Jerad Davis

Jamestown Police Release Photo Related to Newland-Forest Avenues Homicide

September 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police have released a photo related to the homicide that happened on Newland and Forest Avenues on September 10. JPD is asking the public for assistance in identifying the owner and operator of the dark colored pick-up truck in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Doug Howie, Homicide, Jamestown Police Department

Suspect Arrested In West 4th Street Homicide

January 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A suspect in the homicide of a Buffalo man at a West Fourth Street apartment has been arrested. On Wednesday, January 24, Jamestown Police found the body of 28-year old Marlon Clay who had been shot and killed inside the Park View Apartments at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Police Department, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Forensic Investigation Team, FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Homicide, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Marlon Clay, Park View Apartments

JPD Release Name Of Man in City Homicide

January 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police have released the name of the man found dead on West Fourth Street. JPD said they responded to the Park View Apartments just after noon on Wednesday for a report of a unresponsive person. Police found the body of 28-year old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Homicide, Jamestown Police Department, Marlon Clay, Park View Apartments

Waggoner Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for July 2018 Murder

June 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man found guilty earlier this year in the shooting death of another city man will spend 20 years to live in prison. The Post-Journal is reporting 54-year-old David Waggoner was sentenced Monday in County Court. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, David Waggoner, Homicide, Murder Investigation, Ned Barone, William Michishima

Waggoner Murder Trial Continues in Mayville

March 20, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The trial involving a murder of a city man last summer continues in Mayville this week with the prosecution wrapping up its case on Tuesday. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports District Attorney Patrick Swanson rested his case against 54 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, David Waggoner, Homicide, Ned Barone, Patrick Swanson, William Michishima

Perez Indicted on 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Connection to 2014 Death of Toddler

March 19, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man considered a person of interest in the 2014 death of a toddler has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. The indictment against 35-year-old Tyler Perez was handed down on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Jail, Homicide, Jamestown Police Department, Manslaughter, Nayla Hodnett, Ned Barone, Tyler Perez

County DA and Sheriff Announce Indictment in 2008 Murder

November 29, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announced Thursday that a Mayville man has been indicted for the November 2008 murder of 55-year-old Jeffrey Johnson. Rance “Randy” Freeman, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Homicide, Jeffrey Johnson, Joe Gerace, Murder Investigation, Patrick Swanson, Rance "Randy" Freeman Jr., Stephen Cass, Westfield Homicide, Westfield Police Department

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