Three Jamestown residents have been charged with a drug and sex trafficking conspiracy in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that a federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging 45-year old Zaid Mendoza a/k/a … [Read more...]
Local Drug Ring Leader Pleads Guilty In Federal Court
A local drug ring leader has pleaded guilty just before jury selection was scheduled to begin for his federal trial. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Rocco Beardsley of Jamestown pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown man has received drug charges in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross said 51 year old Curtis Snyder has been charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, … [Read more...]
Rite Aid Has Filed For Bankruptcy
Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy. The Associated Press reports the company has obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Filed Challenging NYS’ Natural Gas Ban In New Construction
A ban on natural gas lines in new buildings in New York State is facing a new legal challenge. A coalition including gas and construction companies as well as labor unions filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday, claiming the law will hurt businesses, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Indicted on Mail Fraud Charges
A Federal Grand Jury has indicted a Jamestown woman on mail theft charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced 40-year old Anita Miller is facing an eight-count indictment for theft of mail by a postal employee and two counts of delay of mail by a … [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...]
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Charges
A Jamestown woman has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges in U.S. District Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 26-year old Jasmin Osteen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, which carries a maximum … [Read more...]
Rolison Pleads Guilty to Weapon Charges in Federal Court
The Jamestown man who pled guilty to two fatal vehicle crashes has now pled guilty in federal court to weapons charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 60-year old Randall Rolison pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to being a felon in … [Read more...]
Michael Burham Back in New York State
Michael Burham has been extradited back to New York State. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt sent out a brief notice that Burham appeared Wednesday in Federal Court after being extradited from South Carolina following a two week … [Read more...]
