Jamestown man accused of shaking, strangling 8-month, leaving baby in critical condition...
A city man has been arrested for allegedly shaking... then strangling an 8-month-old baby on Jamestown's northside. City police say fire rescuers and officers were called to the scene shortly before 6 p.m. this past Monday on a report of the child not breathing. Officers say the child was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital for further medical treatment. An investigation showed that 26 year-old Sean Thomas has caused the physical injuries during the incident. Police say the child has since been taken to an out-of-town hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. Thomas was arrested for first-degree strangulation... second-degree assault... and, endangering the welfare of a child. He was jailed pending arraignment... and, more charges are expected.
Two men arrested for alleged homicide, robbery in Jamestown on Mar. 18...
Two city men have now been formally charged in connection with last month's shooting on Jamestown's northside that resulted in the death of a north county man. City police said late Thursday that 35 year-old Juan Rivera was initially taken into custody the day after the fatal shooting of 26 year-old Trevon Tripp the afternoon of Monday, Mar. 18. Officers say the second suspect... 53 year-old William Hernandez... was arrested Thursday. Police add that multiple people were hurt during the incident at 839 Prendergast Ave., and information continues to develop. They say detectives have identified several people who were involved in the incident. Police say Rivera has now been charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, he was sent to the county jail on $50,000 cash bail. Hernandez has been charged with first-degree robbery... and, he'll be arraigned in city court. Again... city police say the investigation is continuing... and, further charges are expected. If you have any information in the case... call JPD at 483-7536... or their anonymous tip line at 483-8477.
Randolph man convicted of setting fire that destroyed two homes in Kennedy in 2022...
A Randolph man has been found guilty of setting a fire in 2022 to a Kennedy home that destroyed that home and a second one... and, damaged some others as well. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says a county court jury convicted 29 year-old Aubrey Baize Thursday of intentionally setting a fire that destroyed the two homes... and, damaged the others nearby, as well. Schmidt says both homeowners lost beloved pets in the fires. Schmidt says the case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Andrew Molitor and Alex Scherer... along with Paralegal Abigail Yerico. The DA said "I would like to thank the Jury for their hard work and deliberation in rendering this verdict. They deserve to be commended for paying close attention to the evidence and applying that evidence to the law." County Court Judge David Foley ordered Baize be held pending sentencing.
Schmidt announces sentencing for Lakeview inmate who tried to assault corrections officer...
An inmate at the Lakeview Correctional Facility has been sentenced to state prison time after trying to assault a correction's officer at the Brocton facility. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 25 year-old Garry Pinkney of Bronx, New York was sentenced in county court Thursday morning to 1 1/2 to 3 years in prison for second-degree attempted assault. Schmidt says the attempted assault occured while Pinkney was serving a state prison term for a 2018 conviction at the Lakeview facility... and, the corrections officer was injured. He says the sentence will be added to Pinkney’s current state prison term. He was also sentenced as a predicate felon.
Jamestown man arrested for trying to steal money from northside resident...
A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal money from a man inside his home on the city's northside early Wednesday night. Jamestown police say they received a report of a possible burglary just before 7:30 p.m., and, were told by the victim on arrival that the suspect had entered their home without permission and demanded money. However... officers say the man confronted the suspect... identified as 40 year-old Anthony Camarata... and, he was able to forcefully remove Camarata from the home. They add both men knew each other... and, the victim gave police a description. They later found Camarata in the area... and, took him into custody. Police say they also found a quantity of methaphetamine in his possession... and, he was charged with second-degree criminal trespass... second-degree harassment... and, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Camarata was jailed pending arraignment.
Langworthy tours Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels; discusses Farm Bill...
Work is nearly complete in Washington on a new Farm Bill, and Chautauqua County's representative in Congress says they're hoping to get a markup of the bill in May. Buffalo-area Republican Nick Langworthy gave an update on the bill's progress Thursday morning during a stop at Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels. Langworthy, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, says he wants the bill to address the issues of food insecurity and workforce development. He pointed out that 84% of spending in the Farm Bill goes to nutrition programs, and adds that having a "safety net" is important... but, there also needs to be accountablity.
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Congressman Langworthy also learned more about the non-profit organization's efforts to strengthen local food security and workforce development. He praised what Meals on Wheels does for the area, saying the volunteers "make it shine." Following his tour of the Fredonia facility, Langworthy took some time to help deliver some meals in the community.
