Police Reports
NYSP Release Details Of “Shots Fired” Incident in Wirt; Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Town of Wirt, NY–On March 24, 2024, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Johnathan T. Russell, 40 with no known address for Attempted Murder of a Police Officer- 3 counts, Attempted Murder – 2 counts, Robbery 1st, Burglary 3rd, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd, Reckless Endangerment 1st, Assault 2nd, Resisting Arrest and Obstruction of Governmental Administration.
On March 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity were conducting area interviews on State Route 275 in the town of Wirt regarding a burglary in the area. Troopers identified footprints in the snow and contacted the homeowner in Florida. No person was supposed to be at the house, and no one had permission to be on the property.
Troopers approached the detached garage where the footprints led and were later identified as Russell’s. Russell refused to exit but was communicating audibly. Troopers got permission to use forced entry and upon gaining entry to the garage, Russell fired a single gunshot from inside the garage.
Troopers backed off and Russell fled into the wooded area behind the property carrying a weapon.
Troopers set up a perimeter and positively identified Russell. Russell was observed on County Route 8 in a vehicle that he had just stolen at gunpoint. Troopers were able to force Russell to park the vehicle. Russell fled into the wooded area where he was taken into custody.
Russell was arraigned in the town of Wirt Court and remanded to the Allegany County Jail without bail. The felony hearing has been scheduled for March 27th.
The original NYSP Police Report listed the charges as Murder. That was not accurate. Russell is charged with Attempted Murder.
Bolivar Man Arrested After “Shots Fired” / Pursuit Incident Sunday in Town of Wirt
The original NYSP Police Report listed the charges as Murder. That was not accurate. Russell is charged with Attempted Murder.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested William T. Wojehowski, age 37, of Wellsville, charging him with four counts of Menacing a Police Officer (Class D Felony), four counts of Reckless Endangerment 1st (Class D Felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (Class A Misdemeanor).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on West State Street on March 18th.
Wojehowski was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Wojehowski was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $25,000.00 cash bail or $50,000.00 property bond or $250,000.00 partially secured bond. Wojehowski is due back in Wellsville Village Court on April 2nd at 4:30 pm.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Wellsville Police arrested Judd E. Clark, age 32 of Eldred, PA, charging him with Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor) and Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident that took place at 7 Eleven. Clark was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Clark is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on April 2nd at 4:30 pm.
SHINGLEHOUSE MAN CONVICTED OF THREATS IN MCKEAN COUNTY
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: March 22, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Stockton Sisson, of Shinglehouse, was convicted by a Judge at the McKean County Courthouse on March 21st for threatening to shoot a neighboring property owner in July.
Sisson had been scheduled for jury trial on March 21st but requested to proceed in front of the Judge (called a “bench trial”) rather than a jury. Assistant District Attorney Casey Graffius, who prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth, agreed to a “bench” trial. The bench trial was held at the same time as the jury trial was scheduled.
On July 21, 2023, Trooper Ryan Good of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run barracks was dispatched to the property for reports of SISSON stating he was going to shoot the victim who owned the property nearby. Trooper Good filed charges and bail was set at $10,000 by Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther.
At yesterday’s trial, SISSON was convicted of all charges including Terroristic Threats; Simple Assault by Physical Menace; and Harassment. No sentencing date has been set.
McKean County has implemented “trial weeks” this year where an entire week each month is set aside for jury trials rather than individual days scattered throughout the month. Cases are scheduled on a backup system meaning that, for each day a jury is called in, up to 7 cases are scheduled in order – each day having a “primary trial” listed and a first backup trial, second backup trial, etc. If the primary trial does not go for some reason, such as a defendant pleading guilty and a trial no longer being required or the case being continued for some reason, there is a backup case that is ready to go. This allows time for each case to be resolved – either by plea, jury trial, or some other resolution.
This week, 15 cases were scheduled for jury trial on this backup system. Ten cases were resolved by proceeding to trial or the defendant pleading guilty, 3 cases were continued and two cases were removed due to the defendant being the subject of a bench warrant and his whereabouts unknown.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/shinglehouse-man-convicted-threats-mckean-county
Olean Police Take Down Link For Fentanyl
City of Olean, NY Police Department
The Street Crimes unit arrested 41 year old Arthur C. Link for selling Fentanyl in our city. Link was located yesterday at the Moonlight Hotel and brought back to the Olean Police Department for processing.
Olean City Court Judge Dicerbo arraigned Link on charges of Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felonies ) and he was remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail with no bail.