JAMESTOWN - The Sherman man who authorities say shot and killed his neighbor while hunting the day before Thanksgiving has been indicted on a manslaughter charge. On Thursday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and County Sheriff … [Read more...]
Update on Fatal Shooting in Sherman Expected Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Accidental Shooting Death to Go Before Grand Jury to Determine if Criminal Charges will be Filed
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson tells WRFA that a Chautauqua County grand jury will determine whether there is enough evidence to bring charges against the Sherman man who shot and killed his neighbor while … [Read more...]
Hunter Charged After Firing Rifle at Pickup Truck
NORTH HARMONY - An Ohio man is facing charges after firing a rifle at a pickup truck he reportedly mistook for a deer. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Marvin Miller of Middlefield, Ohio fired a round at the truck at about … [Read more...]
City Man Dies Following Hunting Accident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man died Monday as the result of a hunting accident in the town of Busti. The Lakewood-Busti Police Department says 50 year old Thomas R. Carlson died as the result of an accidental gunshot wound from his own gun. Police … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged in November Hunting Accident
FALCONER - A Jamestown man involved in a hunting accident that sent a 10 year old to the hospital in November 2015 has been charged for illegally possessing a firearm. Ellicott Police say 22 year old Cody DiDomenico of Jamestown was hunting with … [Read more...]
Hunter Shot in Arkwright During First Weekend of Shotgun Season
ARKWRIGHT - Shotgun season for deer hunting is now underway, and at least one injury was reported over the weekend after one hunter shot another in Chautauqua County. State police in Fredonia say the accidental shooting took place at about 8:20 in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Sheriff Deputies Assist in Rescuing Hunters Stuck in Stockton Swamp
STOCKTON - A Father and Son from Dunkirk escaped serious injury after getting stuck in a swamp while hunting Monday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 55 year old Brian Meyer and 20 year old Patrick Meyer were hunting on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fall from Tree Stand Claims Life of Pennsylvania Hunter
HARMONY - A hunting accident in the town of Harmony has claimed the life of a Pennsylvania man. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 68 year old Allen “Randy” Smith of Butler, Pa. died after falling out of a tree stand. Deputies say a … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 29, 2012
PRENDERGAST LIBRARY OFFICIALS RESPOND TO PUBLIC CONCERNS Prendergast Library Forum 02-28-2012 – Part One (Complete Audio) Prendergast Library Forum 02-28-2012 – Part Two (Complete Audio) [Updated March 2, 2012 @ 10:22 p.m.] JAMESTOWN - Any … [Read more...]