Articles by Matt Hummel
Government
Officials Cite Burden On Law Enforcement In Opposing Recreational Marijuana
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County officials from opposing political parties are in agreement with at least one trending topic. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R) and Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson (D) both said, during separate interviews with WNYNewsNow Thursday, …
Crime
Police Seize Crack Cocaine, Marijuana In Stop; Three Arrested
JAMESTOWN – Three people were arrested after they were allegedly in possession of 28.9 grams of crack cocaine and 20 grams of marijuana during a traffic stop on West Fifth Street Thursday evening, according to …
Crime
One Arrested In Underage Serving Check
SUNSET BAY – A recent New York State Police detail to combat the serving of alcohol to minors led to the arrest of a Silver Creek woman last week. Rebecca Worden, 32, was issued an …
Crime
DA: No Bullet, No Ballistics Reports
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson declined to comment specifically on a recent report’s claim that a ballistics report was never completed in the tragic shooting death of Sherman woman Rosemary Billquist. During …
Crime
Jonathan Young Arson Trial Adjourned To Later Date
MAYVILLE – The arson trial for Jonathan H. Young, 21, of Jamestown, has been adjourned. A court clerk told WNYNewsNow Thursday morning that a new date hasn’t been scheduled. According to the clerk, the trial …
News
NYSP: Homicide Investigation Remains Ongoing
PORTLAND – An investigation into the death of 47-year-old Brian Heyden is still ongoing. State Police Capt. Eric Balon told WNYNewsNow Thursday that State Police are still treating Heyden’s death as a homicide, and will …
Crime
Jamestown Police Seize Heroin, Fentanyl During Raid
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Metro Task Force seized 59 bags of heroin and less than one gram of fentanyl during a raid of 196 Barrett Ave. Tuesday evening, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Lynn …
Crime
Case Continued For Man Charged With Attempted Homicide, Arson
YOUNGSVILLE – The attempted criminal homicide case against Jackson Kent Knappenberger, 25, of Sugar Grove, has been continued in Warren Magisterial Court. According to court records obtained by WNYNewsNow, Knappenberger will now have a preliminary …
Local Sports
Red Raiders Coach “Humbled” By Award
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Red Raiders varsity head football coach Tom Langworthy said he feels “humbled” yet a bit uncomfortable after recently receiving the Legacy Builder Award. “I feel humbled by it. I almost feel, in …
Crime
Attempted Criminal Homicide Case Advances To Higher Court
UPDATE: Court documents obtained by WNYNewsNow state that Shreve is scheduled to have a formal arraignment on Jan. 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Warren County Court. WARREN – The attempted criminal homicide case against Ashville …
