A Jamestown man has been sentenced for his role in a violent home invasion in December 2022 in the City. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt stated that 48-year old William Buckley has been sentenced in County Court to 10 years in … [Read more...]
Ashville Man Charged With Multiple Criminal Sex Acts Against A Child
An Ashville man has been charged with multiple criminal sex acts against a child. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the unsealing of a nine count indictment handed up by the Chautauqua County Grand Jury charging Jacob … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced In Fatal Drive-By Shooting
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison in a fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the City in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November … [Read more...]
Guilty Plea Reached In Shooting Death of Sinclairville Man
A guilty plea has been reached in the shooting death of a Sinclairville man in July 2022. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Wednesday that the defendant charged in the case has pled guilty to felony … [Read more...]
Hadi Matar Trial Postponed
The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution has been postponed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said County Court Judge Dave Foley made the decision to postpone the trial for 26-year … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Drive-By Shooting
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to homicide in the fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the city in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November 13 in County … [Read more...]
Trial Date Set For Suspect Accused Of Stabbing Salman Rushdie
A trial date for the suspect accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been set. County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said County Court Judge David Foley scheduled jury selection for the trial of Hadi Matar to begin January 8. This came … [Read more...]
Former ADA Files Lawsuit Against Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office
A former Assistant District Attorney of the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired in retaliation for her request for time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act. According to the court … [Read more...]
PA State Police Centering Manhunt for Michael Burham in Warren
Pennsylvania State Police have centered their manhunt for Michael Burham in Warren, Pennsylvania. State Police Deputy Commissioner of Operations Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens said the search has found small stockpiles and campsites in the woods … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA Concerned Burham May Be Trying to Return to Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County's District Attorney is concerned that Michael Burham may be trying to return to Chautauqua County. 34-year old Michael Burham escaped from the Warren County Jail at approximately 11:20 p.m. Thursday, July 6. He is considered by … [Read more...]