MAYVILLE - A mistrial has been declared in the trial involving a Cheektowaga man who stands accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy. The Post-Journal is reporting that on Tuesday, Chautauqua County Judge David Foley … [Read more...]
Man Accused of Attacking Sheriff’s Deputy Turns Down Plea Deal Offer
MAYVILLE - The case involving the man accused of attacking a female Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputy following an automobile crash last year is now underway in County Court. According to the Post-Journal, prior to the start of the case on … [Read more...]
Witruke Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Connection to 2015 Double Homicide
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced Tuesday that Allen P. Witruke, 53, of Jamestown, was sentenced to concurrent 20 year sentences for each of the two counts of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree. He will also have … [Read more...]
Pretrial Hearing for Haffa Wraps Up in County Court, Trial Scheduled for August 22
MAYVILLE - The man facing charges for allegedly attacking a Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputy last September appeared in Chautauqua County Court on Wednesday as part of a pretrial hearing. The Jamestown Post-Journal says that during the hearing, … [Read more...]
District Attorney Discusses Need for Increased Staffing with County Public Safety Committee
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says increased caseloads is leading to his request for increased staffing. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Swanson appeared before the county legislature’s public safety … [Read more...]
Witruke Pleads Guilty in 2015 Double-Homicide Case, Will be Sentenced in August
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced Thursday that his office has reached a plea agreement with the man accused in the double homicide that took place in Jamestown in December 2015. Swanson said 56 year-old … [Read more...]
Redeye Murder Trial Resume in County Court
MAYVILLE - The murder Trial of Barabara Redeye resumed Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court. According to the Post-Journal, Redeye’s attorney – Public Defender Ned Barone – called witnesses to the stand to help build a case that the murder victim – … [Read more...]
Redeye Homicide Trial Begins in Mayville
MAVYILLE - The trial of the Jamestown woman accused in the stabbing homicide of her half-brother last summer is now underway in Mayville. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that opening statements in the trial of 24 year old Barbara Redeye … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Man Charged with Illegal Gun Possession Following Traffic Stop in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A Sinclairville man has been arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded handgun following a traffic stop in the city. Jamestown police pulled over a vehicle on Allen Street near Buffalo Street on Monday afternoon and reportedly found an … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man with Multiple Drug Arrests Sentenced to Five Years in State Prison
Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson Friday announced several sentences that were recently handed down in county court, including one for a Jamestown man who was no stranger to the law. The DA's office reports that 31 year-old Rocco … [Read more...]
