Unless it's rescinded, voters in the Town of Ellicott will have a special election in June to vote on whether to eliminate one of the town's Justices. A petition effort, led by Ellicott Judge Marilyn Gerace, garnered 325 signatures to force a … [Read more...]
Jaroszynski Receives Unqualified Rating from Judicial Commission
MAYVILLE - The Democratic Nominee for Chautauqua County Family Court Judge has received an unfavorable rating for a local judicial commission – despite the fact that she received a favorable rating just two years earlier. The Jamestown … [Read more...]
Former Ellicott Court Clerk to Pursue Drug Treatment in Exchange for Lighter Sentence
MAYVILLE - The former town of Ellicott court clerk who lost her job after being accused of stealing more than $34,000 in court funds appeared in county court on Monday and is requesting diversion to a drug treatment program. The Post-Journal is … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Releases Audit Critical of Town of Ellicott Court Oversight and Financial Control
FALCONER - The state comptroller's office has released its report on the Town of Ellicott Court and the town’s inability to provide proper oversight with court finances. According to the office of Tom DiNapoli, the comptroller’s audit found that … [Read more...]
Former Ellicott Town Court Clerk to Appear in Court Oct. 19
FALCONER - A former town of Ellicott Court Clerk who’s accused of allegedly taking more than $30,00 in court funds will appear in court on Oct. 19 to answer to her charges. The Post-Journal says 40 year-old Jennifer Piazza has pleaded not guilty … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Former JPD Detective Pleas Guilty to Official Misconduct
A 14-year veteran of the Jamestown Police Department who left the department during an internal investigation into his alleged theft of evidence has pleaded guilty to one charge of official misconduct. According to a published report, former JPD … [Read more...]