The Chautauqua County District Attorney says Michael Burham may not be extradited back to New York State for another week. DA Jason Schmidt sent an update to media Wednesday morning due to numerous inquiries. Burham is currently being held in … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted For Theft of $50,000
The former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator has been indicted for the theft of $50,000. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced 63-year old Hector Rosas of Silver Creek was indicted for using his … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Board to Discuss Resolution That Eliminated Town Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board will discuss Monday the resolution passed in March that eliminated one of the two town's Justice positions. The agenda for the meeting on Monday, May 8 has "Resolution #1-2023" under old business. Several dozen people … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Meeting Opposition to Decision to Eliminate a Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board has been met with opposition after voting in March to eliminate one of the town's two Justice positions. According to the minutes posted on the Town of Ellicott website, the board unanimously voted at the March 13 meeting … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Silver Creek man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Dustin Post was sentenced Monday by County Court Judge David Foley to a state prison sentence … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Indicted in Second Fatal Car Crash
The Jamestown man involved in two separate fatal incidents has been indicted for the crash that happened in December 2022. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 59-year old Randall Rolison was indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury on … [Read more...]
Indictment Filed in Shooting Death of Ellicott Man
An indictment has been filed in the shooting death of an Ellicott man. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 18-year old Tucker Richard has been indicted on the charge of 2nd Degree Murder in connection with the shooting death of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in Two Fatal Crashes Has Bail Revoked
A Jamestown man who was involved in two separate fatal crashes has had his bail revoked and is in jail. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 59-year old Randall Rolison is in the County Jail without bail following his release … [Read more...]
Post Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of a Child, Faces 150 Years in Prison
A Silver Creek man faces a maximum sentence of 150 years to life after being found guilty of sexual assault of a child in Chautauqua County Court. A jury found 26-year old Dustin Post guilty of six counts of Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to State Prison Time for Stabbing Incident
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to time in state prison for stabbing his neighbor. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said Sean McIlveen was sentenced by County Court Judge David Foley to four years in state prison plus five … [Read more...]
