Police Reports

Wellsville N.Y. Police Department

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Wellsville Police arrested Jenna R. Holly, age 39 of Wellsville, charging her with Assault 2nd (Class D Felony) and Harassment 2nd (Violation). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Maple Avenue on March 16th. Holly was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson, Holly was released on pre-trial supervision through the Allegany County Probation Department, and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on May 7th at 4:30 pm.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Wellsville Police arrested Jason M. Goodsell, age 38 of Wellsville, charging him with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Class A Misdemeanor) and Harassment 2nd (Violation). The charges stem from an incident that took place on North Main Street. Goodsell was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Goodsell is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on April 16th at 4:30 pm.

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 3^rd, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd, Reckless Endangerment 1^st, Assault 2^nd, 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 27^th.

The original NYSP Police Report listed the charges as Murder. That was not accurate. Russell is charged with Attempted Murder.

Wellsville N.Y. Police Department

Saturday, March 23, 2024

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.