District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a former Olean resident charged with various drug crimes in Bradford has been sentenced to state prison for his crimes.

Shane RICE was charged by City of Bradford Police Officer Colby Keane in July following a report of a physical altercation at JJ’s Saloon on East Main Street.  Witnesses reported that RICE entered the establishment with a club and hit a patron in the knee with the club. When apprehended by police after the assault, RICE was found to possess a large amount of methamphetamine as well as cocaine with the intent to deliver the substances. 

Shortly after posting bail, RICE was found by Trooper Timothy Mix to possess methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop during which RICE was operating a vehicle without a license.

RICE was sentenced on crimes of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Felony); Simple Assault (Misdemeanor 2); Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor); Possession of Methamphetamine (Misdemeanor); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor); and summary violation.  During a sentencing hearing held April 30th at the courthouse, RICE was sentenced by a judge to a period of incarceration in state prison for at least 2 years and up to 5 years.  He is to have no contact with the victim of the assault and additional terms.