A trial for the man accused of killing Kala Hodgkin may not be until Summer 2025. The Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office held a joint press conference to discuss recent charges brought against 35-year … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Michael Burham Indicted On Murder, Arson Charges by Grand Jury
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports Michael Burham has been indicted by a Grand Jury on murder and arson charges. The newspaper said Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 35-year-old Burham was indicted by a Grand Jury … [Read more...]
Buffalo Man Indicted in Execution-Style Shooting Death in Jamestown
A Buffalo man has been indicted by a Grand Jury in the shooting death of a Buffalo man in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 33-year old Darius Kadenhead of Buffalo was indicted and arraigned Tuesday, July … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Sentenced in Arson Fire in Kennedy
A Falconer man has been sentenced for setting a fire that destroyed two houses in Kennedy. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 30-year old Aubrey Baize was sentenced Monday in Chautauqua County Court to a state prison … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Murdering Child
A Jamestown man has been charged with murder in the death of an 8-month old child in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Sean Thomas was arraigned Monday on an eight count indictment charging him … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Issues More Charges Against Jamestown Man in Infant’s Death
A Grand Jury has levied additional charges against Jamestown man in the death of an infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Matthew Nuttall has been charged with First and Second Degree Manslaughter in … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Conservatives To Have Primary For Family Court Judge
There will be at least one county-wide primary in June following the April 8 petition submission deadline. For Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, both Republican Peter R. Johnson and Republican Sally Jaroszynski have filed petitions to run for … [Read more...]
Collins Center Man Receives Lengthy Sentence For Illegal Gun Possession
A Collins Center man has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court to a lengthy sentence for illegal gun possession. District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that 36-year old Joshua Hammer has been sentenced 15 years to life. The sentence … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced For Role In Home Invasion, Robbery In Jamestown
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...]
