A Silver Creek man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Dustin Post was sentenced Monday by County Court Judge David Foley to a state prison sentence … [Read more...]
Indictment Filed in Shooting Death of Ellicott Man
An indictment has been filed in the shooting death of an Ellicott man. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 18-year old Tucker Richard has been indicted on the charge of 2nd Degree Murder in connection with the shooting death of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to State Prison Time for Stabbing Incident
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to time in state prison for stabbing his neighbor. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said Sean McIlveen was sentenced by County Court Judge David Foley to four years in state prison plus five … [Read more...]
Congressman-Elect Nick Langworthy Holds Ceremonial Swearing-In Event at Pine Valley Central School
Congressman-Elect Nick Langworthy returned to his alma mater of Pine Valley Central School for a ceremonial swearing in event Wednesday evening. Langworthy stood with his young daughter, Madeline, as Chautauqua County Court Judge Dave Foley led … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in Fatal Hit-And-Run Last December Involved in Second Fatal Car Accident
The Jamestown man involved in a fatal hit and run accident in Jamestown last December has been involved in another fatal car accident in the town of Arkwright. State Police said 59-year old Randall Rolison was the driver of the car that went … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting on Water Street in October 2021
A Jamestown man has been arrested for fatally shooting another Jamestown man last October. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 23-year old Jonathan Comacho-Monge has been arraigned on one count of 2nd Degree Murder in the death … [Read more...]
Judge Grants Protection Order in Salman Rushdie Stabbing Case
A protection order has been granted in Salman Rushdie stabbing case. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt issued a statement saying County Court Judge David Foley approved the prosecution's request to preserve the confidentiality, and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged in Drive-By Shooting Death
A Jamestown man has been charged in the drive-by shooting death of Jesus Batista-Perez on August 19 on Prendergast Avenue in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 22-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas was … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA Needs Time To Review Materials in Rushdie Stabbing Case
The Chautauqua County District Attorney says he needs more time to review evidence in the case against the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie. DA Jason Schmidt, Public Defender Ned Barone, and the man accused in the case, Hadi Matar, … [Read more...]
Matar Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder, Assault Charges in County Court
The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie last week at Chautauqua Institution pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges on Thursday and was held without bail. 24-year old Hadi Matar was arraigned in … [Read more...]
