SHERMAN - The Sherman man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor during a hunting incident last November has been re-indicted. According to a joint-media release sent out late Monday morning by the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office, … [Read more...]
Four Individuals Sent to Prison Under DA’s ‘Gun Done’ Policy, Nine Others also Sentenced
MAYVVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson has released a list of county sentences that include four people being sentenced for firearm-related charges. In early 2017, Swanson announced his office would take a hard-line … [Read more...]
County Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge for Sherman Man Accused of Accidentally Shooting Sherman Woman
JAMESTOWN - The Sherman man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor while hunting last November has had his manslaughter charge dismissed. Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley dismissed the charge of second degree manslaughter against 34 … [Read more...]
Jury Acquits Haffa on Attempted Murder, 1st Degree Robbery, Aggravated Assault Charges
MAYVILLE - The Cheektowaga man accused of attacking and attempting to take the life of a Chautauqua County Sheriff deputy has been acquitted on all three charges he was facing. However, 23 year-old Justin Haffa was found guilty on a lesser charge of … [Read more...]
Foley Denies Mistrial Request, Acknowledges Concerns with DA’s Office
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Judge David Foley has denied a mistrial request in the case of a Cheektwaga man accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy. According to the Post-Journal, Judge Foley denied public defender … [Read more...]
Robbins Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced the following sentence in Chautauqua County Court: Keith Robbins, 37, of Jamestown, was sentenced Monday on one count of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree. The sentence stems … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Connection to Fatal Hunting Incident
JAMESTOWN - The Sherman man who authorities say shot and killed his neighbor while hunting the day before Thanksgiving has been indicted on a manslaughter charge. On Thursday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and County Sheriff … [Read more...]
Update on Fatal Shooting in Sherman Expected Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Accidental Shooting Death to Go Before Grand Jury to Determine if Criminal Charges will be Filed
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson tells WRFA that a Chautauqua County grand jury will determine whether there is enough evidence to bring charges against the Sherman man who shot and killed his neighbor while … [Read more...]
Robbins Makes Plea Deal with District Attorney’s Office, Avoids Murder Trial
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife last year has reached a plea agreement with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office, just moments before his trial was to get underway. The Jamestown … [Read more...]