MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man accused of burglarizing the same Fredonia home twice in five years has been convicted of second-degree burglary. Acting Chautauqua County district attorney Patrick Swanson announced Thursday that 47-year-old Marcus … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in 2015 Arson Sentenced in County Court
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man who was charged for helping to set a fire at a city apartment in April 2015 has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court. Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson says Jimmy Graves was sentenced earlier this month to … [Read more...]
Witruke Indicted on Two Counts of Manslaughter
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of killing his wife and step son in December has been indicted on two counts of first-degree manslaughter. Jamestown police say a Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted 53 year-old Allen Witruke on the charges … [Read more...]
Witruke Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled for June 22
MAYVILLE – The Jamestown man accused of allegedly killing his wife and step son late last year will wait until June before returning to court for a preliminary hearing. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that 51 year old Allen Witruke, 51 had … [Read more...]
Conklin Sentenced to Minimum of 25 years for Role in 2014 Murder of Mary Whitaker
MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced Wednesday afternoon that one of the two men involved in the 2014 murder of Mary Whitaker has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison. Swanson says 45 year-old … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA says No Charges will be Filed Against Fredonia Homeowner who Shot Would-be Intruder
MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson has released a statement regarding the April 23, 2016 shooting incident that took place in Fredonia. "After a complete investigation.. it is the determination of my office that … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Investigation into Fatal Auto Accident in Town of Carroll
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man has been charged with two counts of second degree vehicular manslaughter and a count of criminally negligent homicide following the investigation into an auto accident that took place late last year in the town of … [Read more...]
Fredonia Police Identify Suspect Involved in Home Invasion, Shooting Incident
FREDONIA - Fredonia Police have identified the man involved in an alleged home invasion that took place this past weekend. Village police identified one of the two suspects as James Duman, who was shot by a home owner early Saturday morning after … [Read more...]
former Ellery Court Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
MAYVILLE - The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … [Read more...]
North County Criminal Defense Attorney to Run for District Attorney
FREDONIA - It appears there will be a contested race for the office of county district attorney when voters head out to the polls for the 2016 November general elections. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Republican … [Read more...]
