Schmidt says no one will be charged in Aug. '24 shooting death near Wine Cellar...
No one will be charged in connection with the altercation and shooting that occured behind a Jamestown bar last year where a Buffalo man was shot and killed with his own gun.  Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 25 year-old Corey Johnson suffered a gunshot wound to the head during the altercation behind the Wine Cellar bar at 309 North Main St. during the early morning hours of Aug. 16 of 2024.  Schmidt says Johnson died a short time later at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.  He adds that a number of items... including the 9-mm handgun used... were taken into physical evidence... and, his office and other investigators reviewed multiple suveillance video recordings that captured the incident from different viewpoints.  He says several businesses in the area helped by providing their video records.  Schmidt says Johnson was the "first and only person" to introduce a deadly weapon into the interaction... and, then demonstrated his intent to use the gun against another person by chasing after and repeatedly trying to shoot that person.  The DA says a subsequent struggle between the two men led to Johnson being fatally shot.  Given those facts... Schmidt says "the deadly physical force provisions of New York' s self-defense/justification law provide an absolute defense to the person who may have pulled the trigger during the final struggle resulting in Mr. Johnson’s death."

Cherry Creek man arrested for alleged rape of a juvenile...
A 75 year-old man has been arrested for allegedly engaging in "inappropriate sexual contact" with a juvenile victim in the village of Cherry Creek earlier this month.  Sheriff's officers say their Criminal Investigation Division began the investigation into Robert Braymiller on Nov. 4.  As a result of the investigation... Braymiller was charged with second-degree rape... and, was taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.  The Sheriff's Office says it "remains committed to the protection of children and the prosecution of those who attempt to victimize them."

Winter storm with wind and snow moving into region early Thursday...
With potentially heavy lake effect snow and possible whiteout conditions in our forecast during the early part of the Thanksgiving holiday period... Chautauqua County's top elected official says the county is prepared to handle the incoming storm.  County Executive P.J. Wendel says there will be crews working overtime to make sure area roads are treated.  Wendel commended his Public Facilities... and, other road crews for being able to handle this "type of weather."  Meanwhile, Wendel says the county is "looking good" for the upcoming winter season when it comes to its supply of road salt after dealing with a regional salt shortage last winter.

Pair of Jamestown residents arrested for second-time on animal cruelty charges...
Two city residents have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after they were found to have failed to provide food and water to 10 animals in their possession.  Jamestown police say they were called to an eastside address about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to assist the Department of Development... and, county Probation with a home check.  Their investigation found that 31 year-old Jessica Brown... and, 45 year-old Joshua Pangborn failed to provide sustenance to six dogs and four cat... which had become severely emaciated.  Officers say both had previously been convicted to failure to provide sustenance this past July.  Each was charged with four counts of failure to provide sustenance... and, held pending arraignment.

City man arrested following domestic incident...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly destroying property at a northside address... and, trying to flee officers late last night.  City police were called to the unidentified location shortly before 11:30 p.m. on a report of a domestic dispute.  They made contact with the female victim when they arrived... and, learned that 49 year-old Anthony Anzalone had destroyed her property and had fled the scene.  Officers later found Anzalone try to get into his vehicle... but, after seeing a patrol car... he ran off into some nearby woods.  Police searched... and, a short time later found Anzalone trying to hide under a fallen tree.  He was arrested for fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal contempt... and, jailed pending arraignment.

CODE, Inc. awarded $3.2M in state funding for new housing project...
A non-profit housing organization in the city of Jamestown is receiving a significant chunk of money from New York state to provide housing for the mentally-ill... or, who face long-term homelessness.  Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $125-million in funding for 13 projects statewide that will create 645 units of permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing as -- she says -- federal supportive housing funding declines.  Hochul says Citizen’s Opportunity for Development and Equality... or CODE Incorporated... is receiving $3.2-million to develop 12 units of permanent supportive housing in Jamestown.  She says the project, "Blooming Gardens," includes the new construction and the substantial rehabilitation of 18 buildings across 12 sites, with a total of 48 units and 140 beds.  Hochul says "all-electric systems" will be utilized to eliminate the use of fossil fuels for heating, cooling, and common living needs.  She adds the grants are being awarded through a competitive process by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program... and, are an "important component" the governor's $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan.