Articles by Matt Hummel
Coronavirus Coverage
Swanson: Domestic Violence A Concern As COVID-19 Crisis Continues
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says domestic violence is a specific problem that he’s concerned about as the global COVID-19 crisis continues. “These are high stressed times where people are going to …
Politics
Chautauqua County District Attorney To Face Challenger In 2020 Election
FREDONIA – Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson will face a Republican challenger in the 2020 election. Fredonia native Jason Schmidt recently filed the necessary petitions with the Chautauqua County Conservative Party, according to the …
Coronavirus Coverage
Congressman Praises Government Unity After House Passes Stimulus Package
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed says the U.S. Government, as a whole, took a “positive step” forward as both the House of Representatives and Senate passed a roughly $2 trillion stimulus package this week. Reed …
Coronavirus Coverage
Chautauqua County Sheriff: Release Of Inmates Not Because Of COVID-19
MAYVILLE – Numerous readers have recently expressed concern about the release of inmates from the Chautauqua County Jail due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. WNYNewsNow reached out to Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone Thursday morning …
Politics
Swanson Says He’ll Run Again For Chautauqua County District Attorney
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson will be seeking his second term as Chautauqua County’s Chief Prosecutor. Swanson confirmed his bid to WNYNewsNow Wednesday. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections website indicates that …
Courts
Chautauqua County DA Takes Action In Wake Of Global Coronavirus Pandemic
MAYVILLE – Another local official is taking precautionary action as the noval coronavirus global pandemic continues to grow, particularly in New York State. Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced on his official District Attorney’s …
Courts
Indictment Against Man Charged With Multiple Arson Counts Dismissed
ROCHESTER – New York State’s Fourth Appellate Division ruled Friday that they’ve unanimously dismissed the indictment against Jonathan H. Young, 22, who was charged in connection with numerous fires in the Jamestown/Falconer area. The Chautauqua …
Courts
Jamestown Man Charged With Murder To Appear In Court Next Month
MAYVILLE – A Jamestown man charged in connection with a Sherman murder will appear in court for a conference on Apr. 13, according to the Chautauqua County Court. A court clerk told WNYNewsNow that Julio …
Courts
Jamestown Man Charged In Ownbey Murder To Stand Trial In May
MAYVILLE – The Jamestown man accused of killing Dyllan Ownbey, 22, of Jamestown, will stand trial in Chautauqua County Court in May. A Chautauqua County Court clerk tells WNYNewsNow that jury selection for Tavion Turner …
Courts
Sentencing Scheduled For Jamestown Man Who Plead Guilty To Child Porn Charges
BUFFALO – A Jamestown man will be sentenced next month in U.S. Federal Court after previously pleading guilty to possession and production of child pornography. The U.S Attorney’s Office tells WNYNewsNow that James A. Chapman, …
