Police Reports

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 24, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announces that the McKean County Drug Task Force has filed charges against Kelsie MOFFETT of Bradford. MOFFETT was charged with arranging to deliver crack cocaine for money and delivering a substance on May 10th.  MOFFETT is wanted on charges of Distributing a Non-controlled Substance representing it as a Controlled Substance) – Felony and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility – Felony 3.  Anyone with information the location of MOFFETT is asked to call 911.

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 23, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Russell TALLENTIRE, previously of Bradford and currently of the McKean County Jail, was charged with drug delivery by Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force.  TALLENTIRE was charged with delivery of crack cocaine on February 26, 2024 while under surveillance of the McKean County Drug Task Force. 

He is charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Felony); Criminal Use of a Communication Device (Felony 3); and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor).  He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther who set bail at $50,000.  He is scheduled for central court on October 31. 

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 21, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the two wanted for conspiring together to deliver a controlled substance in Shinglehouse have pled guilty.

Mark Nagy and Christina Lynn-Hamilton were charged with conspiring together to deliver drugs while under the surveillance by the McKean County Drug Task. An arrest warrant was issued for their arrest.

At a plea hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on October 10, 2024, NAGY pled guilty to Delivering Controlled Substances twice in Shinglehouse – on March 21, 2023 and April 4, 2023. He pled guilty to Delivery of Cocaine (Felony) and Delivery of Fluerofentanyl (Felony), which is a derivative of the drug Fentanyl.

LYNN-HAMILTON pled guilty to Conspiring with NAGY to deliver cocaine (Felony).

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 21, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a man has been sentenced for Delivery of a Controlled Substance while under the surveillance of the McKean County Drug Task Force.

Jonathan COLTS was charged by Detective Kolin Strawcutter with Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine (Felony) and Criminal Use of a Communication Device (Felony) on June 7, 2023 after he was placed under surveillance by Strawcutter and other Detectives of the McKean County Drug Task Force.  In a separate case, COLTS pled guilty to Theft also from June, 2023, also filed by Strawcutter.

In a sentencing hearing on October 17^th, 2024, COLTS was sentenced by the Judge to 27 months to 54 months of incarceration and other terms.

If you suspect illegal drug activity, please call Chief County Detective Ryan D. Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or email tips to McKeanDA.org.

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 21, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a man has been sentenced for possessing a controlled substance while an inmate at the McKean County Jail.

Brandon WHITEBIRD was charged by County Detective Linda Close after he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine at the McKean County Jail, where he was an inmate. 

WHITEBIRD was being processed by Corrections’ Officers at the jail after being incarcerated on another matter.  During the booking process, the Officer found a substance on WHITEBIRD.  Lab testing confirmed it was methamphetamine. 

WHITEBIRD pled guilty to the offense.  At a sentencing hearing on October 17^th, WHITEBIRD was sentenced to 6 months to 18 months of incarceration and other terms.

If you suspect illegal drug activity, please call Chief County Detective Ryan D. Yingling at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or email tips to McKeanDA.org.

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 21, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Bradford man charged with cruelty to animals has pled guilty.

Robert KNELL of Bradford was charged by Officer Shaun McDonald after he was dispatched to a case of animal cruelty on May 12, 2023.  Witnesses reported that they had just rescued a dog from KNELL.  The witnesses reported that they observed the dog at KNELL’s residence in a cage without food and water.  The Officer observed the dog’s fur to be stained by apparent urine and feces and the odor of feces was emanating from the dog.   The Officer also noted the dog’s ribs were showing through his skin as he was significantly underweight.  The dog was noted to have difficulty standing or moving

On October 3, 2024, just prior to jury selection in his case, KNELL pled guilty to Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal – Felony.  He will be sentenced in December. 

The SPCA responded and took the dog to their shelter where they arranged for his care.  The dog was adopted and is now flourishing. 

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 17, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Brady PYSADEE, previously convicted of the Drug Delivery Resulting in Death of a Bradford woman after a jury trial in August, was sentenced to state prison at a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse this afternoon. After hearing from the victim’s mother and sister, the Judge sentenced PYSADEE TO 9 years to 18 years on Drug Delivery Resulting in Death, Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Involuntary Manslaughter and other charges.   

PYSADEE had been convicted at a jury trial in August where the jury saw messages between the victim and PYSADEE where PYSADEE brought drugs to the victim early in the day on June 16, 2021.  Later in the evening, PYSADEE arranged to deliver more drugs to her and communications revealed discussion about his desire to sell drugs in the area for profit.  Videos from businesses in East Bradford and messages between the victim and PYSADEE captured the victim’s last moments – from meeting with PYSADEE shortly after 11:00 pm to walking with the assistance of a friend to an apartment after she became ill after using drugs with PYSADEE.  She was found deceased at the apartment the next morning.  Her death was due to the drugs delivered by PYSADEE that contained fentanyl. PYSADEE was convicted of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death;  2 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (cocaine and fentanyl); Possession of a Controlled Substance; Involuntary Manslaughter; and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.  In addition to incarceration of 9 years to 18 years, PYSADEE was ordered to have no contact with the victim’s family, pay lab user fees, drug and alcohol treatment, provide a DNA sample, and other terms.  He is not eligible for any early parole.   

UPDATE: we have the information needed on this vehicle, Thank you for your calls.

Patrols responded to a report of gunshots on the 1300 block of Seneca Ave. last night at approximately 6: 15 p.m.. Police were notified that a 11 year old child had been struck by a bullet while playing outside. Olean City Fire responded and transported the 11 year old to the hospital for a gunshot wound to his leg. The Criminal Investigation unit is currently working on this incident and we are looking for any information from witnesses or anyone who may know the owner of the truck in this video. Criminal Unit- 716-376-5673, dispatch 716-376-5677.