Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt is speaking in support of Flock cameras despite public concern. Schmidt released a statement regarding Flock Safety cameras after making a presentation on the system to the Fredonia Village Board … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Indicts Jamestown Man In Stabbing Murder
A grand jury has indicted a Jamestown man for a stabbing murder of a Jamestown man in May 2026. A secret indictment issued by the Chautauqua County Grand Jury was unsealed in County Court on July 27, 2026 charging 27-year old Robert Brinkley with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced For Manslaughter In Death Of Child
A Jamestown man has been sentenced for manslaughter in the death of a child. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 28-year old Matthew Nuttall was sentenced by Judge David Foley to a 15 year term in state prison with 5 … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Indicts Incarcerated Man In Alleged Assaults At Lakeview Correctional Facility
An incarcerated man has been indicted for allegedly attacking two employees at Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton. The indictment by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury was unsealed in County Court Tuesday, May … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced In Death of Jamestown Infant
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the death of a Jamestown infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said that 28-year old Sean Thomas was sentenced Monday on a conviction of 1st Degree Manslaughter … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Death Of Infant
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to manslaughter in the death of an infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Matthew Nuttall made the plea Wednesday, February 18 during a pre-trial conference in County Court. On … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Treasurer Arrested For Allegedly Stealing More Than $120,000 From City
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt have announced the indictment and arrest of former City of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods for the alleged theft of $120,000 from the city. Woods has been arraigned … [Read more...]
Man Who Led Police On Two Manhunts After Killing Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty
The Jamestown man who led police on a two manhunts has pleaded guilty to killing a Jamestown woman. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 37-year old Michael Burham pled guilty Tuesday to 1st Degree Murder in the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Infant’s Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in the death of an infant in 2024. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 28-year old Sean Thomas pled guilty in County Court to 1st Degree Manslaughter in connection to the death of 8 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Murder In Crossbow Death
A Jamestown man has been arraigned on murder charges regarding a death involving a crossbow. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 58-year old David Nelson was arraigned in Chautauqua County Court by Judge David Foley on … [Read more...]
