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District Attorney

Jason Schmidt has taken an oath to uphold the New York State Constitution and the United States Constitution. Mr. Schmidt has gratefully accepted the duty to represent the People of the State of New York and, specifically, the People of Chautauqua County by seeking justice for all its residents. His job is to pursue the truth by evaluating the evidence in each case and, where there is evidence, hold those persons responsible who commit crimes in our community. 

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Grand Jury Indicts Two Jamestown Residents for Methamphetamine Smuggling in County Jail

District Attorney Jason Schmidt announces that on August 22nd a Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted Debbie Hir

Westfield Man Sentenced to Up to 7 Years in State Prison for Probation Violation Following Burglary Conviction

Steven Gardner, age 26, of Westfield was sentenced Wednesday, August 14th, to an indeterminate

Jamestown Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Attempted Weapon Possession After April 2023 Shooting Incident

Raheem Butts, age 33, of Jamestown, was sentenced on August 5th by Judge David Foley to a determina

Jamestown Man Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Drug Sale and Probation Violation

Eric Vangiesen, age 38, of Jamestown, was sentenced today, August 5th, by Judge David Foley to a determi

Homeless Man Arraigned on First-Degree Arson Charges for Fulton Street Fire in Jamestown

Eric Courtier, age 34, homeless, was arraigned August 1,