Kevin Roldan-Pantojas

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 arraigned Tuesday afternoon on a five-count indictment in Chautauqua County Court. Judge David Foley set bail at $1 million cash or $2 million property bond.

Roldan-Pantojas has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder, 2nd Degree Attempted Murder, 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and tampering with physical evidence.

He is due back in court on October 24 for a Discovery Conference.

Jamestown Police report they are working with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s office to determine what charges 32-year-old Joseph A. Fontanez Walker and 22-year-old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas may face.

Police add that the black Toyota four-door sedan that was previously posted as being in connection with the incident has been located.

Jamestown Police continue to ask anyone with information regarding the vehicle or the incident to call the Jamestown Police Department at 716-483-7537 or the Jamestown Police Department Tip Line at 716-483-8477. All tips are kept confidential.