Police Reports

Olean, NY – April 3, 2025 – at approximately 6:35 p.m., the Olean Police Department received a call reporting a male subject acting erratically and waving a gun around at 124 N Barry St, Apartment 5. In response, Olean Police, with support from the New York State Police, quickly established a perimeter around the apartment building to ensure the safety of the community and surrounding area.

According to dispatch reports, a description of the male subject was immediately provided. Within minutes, a male matching the description was observed descending the staircase from apartment #5. Officers on scene swiftly took control of the situation.

During the encounter, the male subject identified as Nathan A. Karns (31) of Little Genesee, NY and was found in possession of a hand gun.

Olean Police successfully took Mr. Karns into custody without further incident. He was transported to the Olean Police Department for processing.

Karns has been charged with Felony Criminal Possession of a weapon 2nd degree, Felony Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Menacing 2nd degree and Endangering the welfare of a child. Karns was arraigned and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in Little Valley.

On April 7th, 2025, at approximately 0900 hours, the City of Bradford Police Department assisted Pennsylvania State Parole at 1 Circle Street in Bradford. As a result of this investigation, City Police took, Norman Michael Quinn, into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver and Possession of related drug paraphernalia. Methamphetamine is a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Magistrate Luther arraigned Quinn and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $50,000 straight cash bail. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and working to combat illegal drug activity. We appreciate the cooperation of Pennsylvania State Parole in this investigation. If you have any information about this case please contact the City of Bradford Police at 814-887-4911.  Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports the woman previously charged by City of Bradford Police with Criminal Trespass has now been charged with additional crimes related to methamphetamine inside the McKean County Jail. Amber TUCKER was charged by McKean County Detective Linda Close with Contraband (bringing a controlled substance into a jail); Contraband by an Inmate; and Possession of a Controlled Substance. 

TUCKER had been arraigned on her original charges and remanded to the Jail.  The criminal complaint filed against her alleges that, upon her processing at the jail, Corrections’ Officers found methamphetamine in TUCKER’S jacket.  She was arraigned by Magisterial Judge William Todd who set bail at $20,000.   

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Kane woman who discharged a weapon after having been drinking alcohol causing paralysis in a Kane man was sentenced by the Judge at a sentencing hearing this afternoon.  Tammy ROBERTSON was convicted on December 17th after a 2 day jury trial of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Deadly Weapon Used enhancement).  She was sentenced to state prison by the Judge for a term of 10 months to 24 months and she was immediately remanded to the jail following sentencing awaiting transfer to a state prison. 

During the sentencing hearing, the judge expressed that ROBERTSON showed an extreme level of recklessness and caused an extreme level of harm such that an aggravated sentence above the standard range set by the legislature was appropriate.  ROBERTSON is not eligible for early parole.  ROBERTSON was charged after officers were dispatched to a Kane residence in March, 2022, for what ROBERTSON reported to be an accidental discharge from her firearm.  Officers found the shot hit the victim who suffered substantial injury.  Following his investigation, Officer Nichols charged ROBERTSON.  Assistant District Attorney Thomas Coppolo prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.