VIDEO: Chautauqua County's DA provides an update on the Hadi Matar proceedings

DA Schmidt Secures First Degree Murder Plea

District Attorney Jason Schmidt has announced that 37 year old Michael Burham has pled guilty to Murder in the First Degree arising from the shooting death of Kala Hodgkin on May 11, 2023.

Prosecution of County Legislator Suspended; Opportunity for Election Law Education Emphasized

Please see a statement below from Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt:

DA’s Office & JPD Host Community Night at Tarp Skunks Game

Post-Sentencing Press Conference: DA Schmidt & Public Defender Barone Speak on Hadi Matar Case

Jamestown Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in State Prison for Meth Trafficking Following Joint Task Force Investigation

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Jamestown Man Resentenced to 18 Years for First-Degree Rape and Criminal Sex Act

District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Monday, March 31st, Dennis Park, age 40, of Jamestown, was resentenced to 18 years in state prison with 25 years post-release supervision on a conv