DUI Charges Pending In Bradford City
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Fatal Two Vehicle Crash On Rt. 6 In Tioga County
TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDRESSES LOSS OF ELEMENTARY TEACHER IN TRAGIC CRASH
FNN Article © Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Update: Troy Area School District will open at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023.
TROY, PA – Dear Troy Area School District Community ~
This weekend our District suffered a tragic loss with the unexpected death of a member of our district community. Ms. Christine Woodward was in a fatal car accident Saturday February 11.
Christine was with the district for almost 15 years working as an elementary teacher at East Troy, WR Croman and Intermediate Schools. She was an active member of our booster clubs and was considered a mother figure to many of our students.
Ms. Woodward has been a caring and valued member of our team for many years and will be missed greatly by staff and students alike. She will be remembered as a dedicated staff member who, over the years, made so many strong connections with whom she encountered. Her passion for education was evident daily. She taught her students with high expectations and great flourish.
This is a somber time for all of us. We will be offering support and counselling and will have counselors available for as long as they are needed. We encourage families to talk about what has happened in whatever way is appropriate for each family.
Remember that the grief process can continue beyond the first day and that it is not uncommon for reactions to last several days and/or weeks. Our thoughts and support are with her family and friends.
Sincerely,
Dr. Janilyn Elias
Superintendent
FNN learned that Woodward was a third grade teacher at the Troy Area School District. Woodward was said to have been returning home from basketball game at Liberty. The crash occurred in Sullivan Township around 10:45 PM along Route 6.
City Police Arrest Man For Handgun Without Carry Permit
On February 6th, 2023 at approximately 0302 hrs City of Bradford Police were dispatched to 2 Kiwanis Ct. for an unwanted male knocking at the door. The caller believed the male may have had a gun.
Officers arrived on scene and located Daniel A. Gillespie in the stairwell. Officers found Gillespie to have a 40. caliber handgun and he did not have a valid concealed carry permit.
Gillespie was taken into custody and found to have drug paraphernalia on him and inside the vehicle he came from.
Officers determined that Gillespie was at that location attempting to buy drugs when another male took his money and never returned. Gillespie was attempting to locate the male and knocking on the wrong doors until Police arrived and took him into custody.
Gillespie was taken to Magistrate Cercone’s for arraignment and bail was set at $10,000 cash. Gillespie did not post bail at that time and was remanded to McKean County Jail but has since posted bail. Preliminary hearing is set in the matter.
Arrest Date: Monday, February 6, 2023 – 3:02am Reference ID: 2023-02060302 Charges: 18 PACC 6106a1 Firearms not to be carried without a license (1 count) (F3) (35) 780-113 A32 Poss Paraphernalia (M) 780-113 A16 Attempted Poss Controlled Substances (M) Incident Type: Drugs / Narcotics Violation Source: City of Bradford Police Department
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/gillespie-daniel-alan-18-pacc-6106a1-firearms-not-be-carried-without-license-1-count?fbclid=IwAR1IprMEunlPm2KNyTF0mu-_iAifELfyaWGZtET8ptcomQ7taIIEBH1LvWo
Bradford Man In Custody on Arrest Warrant
On February 7th, 2023 City of Bradford Police took Joshua J. Elliott into custody on an arrest warrant for a theft that occurred back on 05/25/22 at 105 Hilton Street Blue Star Storage.
Elliott is alleged to have stolen contents from a locked storage unit that he did not have authorization to enter. The owner of the property had no knowledge of Elliott and gave no one permission to have any of the contents.
Elliott was taken to Magistrate Luther for arraignment and remanded to McKean County Jail on $25,000 cash bail. Preliminary Hearings are set in the matter.
Arrest Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – 6:02pm Reference ID: 2023-02071802 Charges: CC 3921 A Theft by unlawful taking (F3) Incident Type: All Other – Criminal Source: City of Bradford Police Department
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/elliott-joshua-john-cc-3921-theft-unlawful-taking-f3?fbclid=IwAR2w3VejYNhWkF7avxIvs84T84kU-EinDQWJofp5nK2GoWygGmtUWjfGC7g
Limestone Man Arrested in Home Invasion Burglary
On February 3, 2023, Troopers out of SP Olean arrested Xander J. Grover, 19 of Limestone, NY for Burglary in the second degree, Criminal Mischief in the third degree, and Harassment in the second degree.
In the early morning hours of February 3, 2023, Troopers were called to the scene of a home invasion burglary on Church St in the town of Carrollton. Investigation on scene by Troopers determined that Grover had forced entry into a residence at this location and made threats to harm the homeowner before fleeing. Troopers were able to locate Grover nearby where he was placed under arrest and transported to SP Olean for arrest processing.
Grover was arraigned in Allegany Town Court and subsequently released under supervision. Grover is scheduled to re-appear in Allegany Town Court at a later date in February 2023.
