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Bradford Man Sentenced for Aggravated Assault
District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Armando Aponte, of Bradford, was sentenced to a period of incarceration for Aggravated Assault and Terroristic Threats against a woman during a sentencing hearing held today at the McKean County Courthouse.
On January 25, 2022, Bradford City Police were dispatched to the Bradford Regional Medical Center for a report of an assault on a female. The injuries to the woman required she be sent to an out-of-area medical center for treatment. Aponte was identified as the perpetrator.
Bradford Officer Kolin Strawcutter investigated the case.
The Judge sentenced Aponte to state prison for a period of 90 months to 180 months and 2 years consecutive probation as well as necessary treatment, restitution for medical expenses due to the assault, and other terms.
Victims of domestic violence are encouraged to call 911 and the YWCA, who can provide services to victims.
Andover man arrested for multiple felony charges after domestic dispute & search
On January 4, 2023, Troopers out of SP Amity arrested Thomas G. Moore II, 34 of Andover, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree (C Felony) 2 counts, Criminal Contempt 1st degree (E Felony) 3 counts, Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (D Felony) 3 counts, Menacing 2nd degree (A Misdemeanor) 3 counts, Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor) 2 counts and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (A Misdemeanor) Agriculture & Market Law.
On January 3, 2023, at 8:15 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a 911 call for a domestic/mental health at Ray Hill Road in the town of Andover. Investigation determined that Moore threatened multiple victims with a weapon and left before Troopers arrived. Troopers attempted to locate Moore using Unmanned Aircraft Systems and were assisted by NYSP Special Operations Response Team, Andover Police Department, Wellsville Police Department, Alfred Police Department and the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office.
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office preformed a backward 911 warning residence in the area of Moore and to contact authorities if he is located or seen. The search continued until Moore was located at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY.
Moore was arrested and processed at SP Amity. Moore was arraigned at the town of Friendship Court and remanded to the Allegany County Jail on $100k cash and $200k bond.
NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Special Operations Response Team, Andover Police Department, Wellsville Police Department, Alfred Police Department, Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and the Allegany County District Attorney’s Office assisted in this investigation.
Bolivar man arrested for sex crimes against children
On January 4, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Amity arrested John C. Palmer, 37 of Bolivar, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony).
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity with the assistance from the Troop A Computer Crimes Unit, conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in the town of Bolivar. Investigation determined Palmer possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography.
Palmer was arraigned in the village of Bolivar Court and was released on own recognizance and scheduled to return to court in January 2023. Palmer is an Allegany County Sheriff’s Department Corrections Officer.
The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to identify individuals online who are attempting to lure children to meet for sex or those disseminating child sexual abuse material. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC program) helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children.