Falconer Teacher Resign After Allegedly Hitting Student

February 25, 2026

A Falconer social studies teacher and former athletic director has submitted a resignation after allegations that he physically struck a sixth grade student. Following an investigation from the school, the decision was made that charges will not be pressed at the request of the parents. However, the teacher will not be returning to the school. On Jan. 27, between 8:38 and 9:22 a.m., students in David Nelson’s social studies class were allegedly throwing around a “squish ball.” Despite repeated attempts from Nelson to stop them, amid this frustration, Nelson allegedly went up ...

‘Brutal Attack’ At Brocton Correctional Facility Injures Two

February 25, 2026

BROCTON — A civilian counselor and correction officer were injured in what is being called “a brutal attack” by a 34-year-old inmate serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession in Lakeview Correctional Facility. The incident occurred Monday inside a classroom and escalated ...

Falconer Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Cold Case Murder

February 24, 2026

BUFFALO- Anthony Neubauer, 39, of Falconer, who was convicted of aiding and abetting a kidnapping, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael J. Adler and Timothy C. Lynch, who handled the case, stated that on May ...

City Man Charged With Weapon Possession

February 24, 2026

Two Jamestown residents face charges after police responded to a report of a person with a handgun on Monday. Kevin A. Garcia-Maldonado, 24, of Jamestown, was charged Feb. 23 with criminal possession of a firearm, and second-degree menacing, and Tasia M. Davey, 27, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree harassment. According to police, at about 3:29 p.m., officers responded to a south side residence for a reported person with a handgun. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a victim on scene, and two suspects identified by police as Garcia-Maldonado, and Davey. Through ...

Trio Of Convictions Lead To 13-Year Sentence For City Man

February 23, 2026

A Jamestown man convicted in three separate incidents will spend 13 years in prison. District Attorney Jason L. Schmidt announced Monday that Dylan Abbey, 33, was sentenced in Chautauqua County Court on convictions for three separate incidents that occurred in the City of Jamestown. Abbey had previously pleaded guilty in November 2025 to two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The pleas covered incidents from Jan. 27, 2025, April 8, 2025, and July 20, 2025. On Jan. 27, ...

City Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting Gun Near JPD Officer

February 23, 2026

A Jamestown man faces charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a police officer who was responding to a domestic incident on the north side of Jamestown. Thomas J. Didomenico, 41, of Jamestown was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree criminal contempt, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, menacing a police officer and second-degree criminal mischief after an incident at 8:57 p.m. Thursday. Officers responded to a reported domestic incident and officers report seeing Didomenico inside the house with a person who had a valid Stay Away Order of Protection ...