Norwich Twp. Fire Dispatched For Search
On November 12 at 2:50 pm Norwich Twp Fire was dispatched to the station to assemble for a possible search. Person was found.
On November 12 at 2:50 pm Norwich Twp Fire was dispatched to the station to assemble for a possible search. Person was found.
09 November 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Lucas M. Shuta
Troop C Commander
PRESS RELEASE
Update:
On November 9, 2023, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Boyd H. Fenton, age 32 of Athens, P.A. after a fire at a barn structure at the Tioga Downs Casino complex. Over two-dozen racehorses died in the fire.
Fenton has been charged with:
An investigation revealed that Fenton entered the barn and intentionally set a fire, causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage.
One person who entered the burning barn in an attempt to save horses suffered second degree burns and was transported to Robert Packer Hospital for treatment.
Fenton was arraigned before a judge this afternoon and remanded to the Tioga County Correctional Facility.
Troopers on scene were assisted by Nichols Fire and multiple mutual aid agencies including: Tioga Center Fire Dept, Waverly-Barton Fire Dept, Pennsylvania Fire Departments including Wyndham Township, Athens Fire and Athens Borough Fire, Greater Valley EMS, Bradford County Rehab trailer. Other responding and assisting agencies include Tioga County Emergency Services, Tioga County Fire Investigation, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and New York State Police.
The investigation is ongoing.
The New York State Police would like to offer condolences to affected individuals and families that lost their beloved animals during this tragic incident.
Wellsville Police arrested David A. Stowe Sr, age 46 of Wellsville, charging him with Menacing 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor) and Disorderly Conduct (Violation). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Trapping Brook Road. Stowe was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Stowe is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on December 5th at 4:30 pm.
On November 7th, 2023 at approximately 7:13PM, following a domestic dispute, Cuba Police arrested Dakota R. Steiner (34) of Cuba. Steiner was arrested on charges of assault 3rd (Misdemeanor). Steiner was processed and issued an appearance ticket to appear at a later date. Steiner is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wellsville Police arrested Damean M. Kessler, age 30 of Friendship, charging him with Assault 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (Class D Felony), Menacing 1st (Class E Felony), Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Class A Misdemeanor) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (Class A Misdemeanor).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on Madison Street. Kessler was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Kessler was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $10,000.00 cash bail or $20,000.00 property bond or $100,000.00 partially secured bond. Kessler is due back in Wellsville Village Court on December 5th at 4:30 pm.
Wellsville Police arrested Joseph J.M. Conley, age 33 of Wellsville, charging him with Strangulation 2nd (Class D Felony), Assault 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor), Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor), Aggravated Harassment 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on Pine Street. Conley was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson.
Conley was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 property bond or $20,000.00 partially secured bond. Conley is due back in Wellsville Village Court on November 7th at 4:30 pm.