The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been adjourned to await a decision on moving the trial by the State Appellate Court. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office sent out a statement saying the Appellate … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Pleads Guilty In Kidnapping Case
A Falconer man has pleaded guilty in a kidnapping case that resulted in the death of a Jamestown man. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Anthony Neubauer has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to aiding and abetting kidnapping. … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Multi-Hour Standoff on Victoria Avenue
Two people have been arrested following a multi-hour standoff on Victoria Avenue in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon. The Jamestown Police Department said officers responded to 84 Victoria Avenue just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a … [Read more...]
Falconer Woman Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Pornography
A Falconer woman has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 23-year old Lily Brandow made the plea in U.S. District Court. She faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 … [Read more...]
Terrorist Charges Levied Against Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie
Terrorist charges have been levied against the man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie. A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging 26-year old Hadi Matar with attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah, a designated foreign … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Will Spend More than 26 Years In Prison On Drug Conviction
A Jamestown man will spend more than 26 years in prison after being convicted in Federal Court on drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced 52-year old Luis Martinez a/k/a Noel a/k/a Noelly was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs That Led To Death of Celoron Man
A Fredonia man will spend up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to narcotics conspiracy. U.S. District Attorney Trini Ross announced that 37-year old John Wallace Buchanan made his plea in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
Three Jamestown Residents Charged With Drug, Sex Trafficking
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...]
