MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has a new District Attorney. Republican Jason Schmidt was sworn into office on Saturday, although the ceremony was a low key affair due to COVID-19. Schmidt was sworn in after defeating previous District Attorney … [Read more...]
Republicans Win Big in Chautauqua County, Southwestern New York
It was a clean sweep for Republicans in Chautauqua County in the 2020 Election, as all GOP candidates on the ballot appeared to have won their respective races, regardless of the record number of absentee ballots that have been cast and await to be … [Read more...]
Federal, State and Local Races Highlight Election 2020
Tuesday is election day across the United States, including here in New York State and Chautauqua County. FEDERAL RACES HIGHLIGHT 2020 The main focus is on the race for presidents, where Republican incumbent Donald Trump is being challenged by … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Re-Indicted for 2019 Sherman Murder
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man who had his initial murder indictment dismissed due to an error by the DA's office is back behind bars after being indicted yet again on the same charges. Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson said on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2020 Chautauqua Co. District Attorney Debate: Jason Schmidt and Patrick Swanson
WRFARadio · 2020 Chautauqua Co. District Attorney Debate: Jason Schmidt and Patrick Swanson A debate between the two 2020 candidates for Chautauqua County District Attorney - Patrick Swanson and Jason Schmidt. Moderated by WRFA's Jason Sample with … [Read more...]
Debate Featuring New York State Assembly Candidates Goodell, Cardinale is Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN, NY - A 60-minute debates involving the candidates for New York State Assembly 150th District will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Media Arts Studio Thursday night, Oct. 8. The debate featuring New York State Assembly … [Read more...]
LOVE Is the Answer Film Brings Community Together to Discuss Issues Involving Police, Community
JAMESTOWN - An estimated 50 people were at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday night to attend a free screening of a documentary focusing on building relationships between police and the black community and to also participate in a discussion … [Read more...]
State’s Highest Court Refuses to Hear Case Involving Alleged City Arsonist, No Options Remain for Prosecution
ALBANY - A local man who was charged in 2017 for setting over a dozen fires in the Jamestown area will not be prosecuted for the alleged crimes. The Post-Journal is reporting today that New York's highest court has denied an application seeking an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson: Aug 6, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson: Aug 6, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson about challenges facing the DAs office … [Read more...]
County District Attorney will Fully Prosecute Those who Spit or Cough on Law Enforcement Officers
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson said today that any individual who spits or coughs on a member of law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The announcement follows incidents reported by … [Read more...]
