Press Releases
Westfield Man Sentenced to Up to 7 Years in State Prison for Probation Violation Following Burglary Conviction
Steven Gardner, age 26, of Westfield was sentenced Wednesday, August 14th, to an indeterminate state prison term of 2 1/3 years to 7 years after being convicted of violating his Probation.
Christmas is Coming for Seniors
By Dana Corwin, Office for Aging Services
We know Christmas comes in December. We are getting ready now! Join us in spreading holiday cheer to older adults in our community through the "Santa for Seniors" project.
This Week in Chautauqua County History
(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
By Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Attempted Weapon Possession After April 2023 Shooting Incident
Raheem Butts, age 33, of Jamestown, was sentenced on August 5th by Judge David Foley to a determinate state prison sentence of 3 years with 5 years of post-release supervision after he was convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.
Local Emergency Order No. 1 & No. 2 Extended
MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has extended Emergency Order No. 1, first issued on May 18, 2023, and Emergency Order No. 2, first issued on September 29, 2023.
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Drug Sale and Probation Violation
Eric Vangiesen, age 38, of Jamestown, was sentenced today, August 5th, by Judge David Foley to a determinate sentence in state prison for 5.5 years with 2 years of post-release supervision after being convicted of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and a Violation of Probation, this sentenced is to run concurrently to each other.