Wellsville Police arrested Kyle H. Lunn, age 27, of Richburg, charging him with Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor), Speed in Zone (Infraction), Unlicensed Operator (Infraction), Unregistered ATV (Infraction) and Uninsured ATV.
The charges stem from short pursuit of an ATV on West State Street that ended on North Highland Avenue after the ATV was unable to negotiate the turn due to high speed.
Lunn was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Lunn is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on November 21st at 4:30 pm.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Clyde Hoskins, of Buffalo, was charged yesterday by the McKean County Drug Task Force with drug crimes.
Detective Kolin Strawcutter charged Hoskins with Delivery of a Controlled Substance -Felony; Possession of a Controlled Substance – Misdemeanor; and Criminal Use of a Communicate Facility – Felony 3. The complaint accuses Hoskins of communicating with a confidential informant in October to set up a delivery of 2 “8 balls” of methamphetamine and then delivering approximately 7.84 grams of methamphetamine in exchange for cash.
The City of Bradford police have identified the vandals responsible for the Hanley Park incident. Charges are pending, and limited details are released due to the age of the individuals involved.
Chief Ward commends Officers Frederoski, McDonald, and Blair for their dedicated efforts in the successful investigation, emphasizing the importance of preserving public parks for the community.
With the uprise in recent vandalism and theft incidents, the City of Bradford Police remind the public that all city-owned public parks are closed from dusk to dawn hours. Anyone located in any of these areas will be trespassing.
Additionally, there is a city-wide curfew regarding anyone under the ages of 18 out past the hours 10:30 pm to 6:30 am Sunday-Thursday and 12:00 am to 6:00 am Friday-Saturday.
Anyone with questions are asked to contact the City of Bradford Police.
(McKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; November 6, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a jury trial on November 6, 2023 at the McKean County Courthouse, Codi Veite, of Bradford, was convicted of Failing to Verify Address/Be Photographed as required under the law formerly known as Megan’s Law (Felony 2).
UPDATE: PA man arrested in arson at Tioga Downs Casino complex
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:
Arson in the third degree, class “C” felony
Burglary in the third degree, class “D” felony
Criminal Mischief in the second, class “D” felony
Assault in the second degree, class “D” felony
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.
