Police Reports
SHINGLEHOUSE MAN SENTENCED TO 9 years, 7 months – 19 years, 8 months in STATE PRISON FOR DRUG OFFENSES
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer made the following statement on the sentencing of Shinglehouse man Steffan Sisson:
Sisson had been charged by Chief County Detective Ryan Yingling with Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and Firearm-related charges.
On October 21, 2021 Chief Yingling secured a search warrant for Sisson’s residence. Multiple agencies assisted in executing the search warrant including: McKean County District Attorney; McKean County Detectives; McKean County Drug Task Force; Potter County Detective; Potter County East Drug Task Force; Olean City Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit; Southern Tier Drug Task Force; NY State Police Troop A VGNET Team; McKean County Detective K-9 unit; and McKean County Adult Probation. Shinglehouse Ambulance Service was on standby. McKean County Department of Emergency Services provided equipment to the officers.
Officers seized methamphetamine and fentanyl packaged for sale and 5 firearms. Security cameras and a “bug-detecting” device were also found in the residence used for detecting individuals who could be wearing a recording device.
Sisson had also been charged by Potter County East Drug Task Force for three separate instances of Possession with Intent to Deliver (Methamphetamine and Fentanyl) between October 7, 2021 and October 30, 2021. These three cases were moved to McKean County for prosecution.
Sisson was also sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving Under the Influence as well as a case handled by the Attorney General’s Office whereby Sisson pled guilty to Insurance Fraud.
During a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on January 19th, the Judge sentenced Sisson to a period of incarceration of 9 years, 7 months – 19 years, 8 months and 1 year of consecutive probation as well as additional terms.
Fillmore man arrested for predatory sexual assault
On January 4, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Samuel E. Girod, 67 of Fillmore, NY for Predatory Sexual Assault (A-II Felony), Criminal Sexual Act 1st degree <13 (B Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
On May 27, 2022, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation received a complaint from a mandatory reporter for possible sexual assault on a child. Investigation determined that Girod had subjected the 13-year-old victim to sexual contact for many years. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation issued an arrest warrant for Girod who was at Whispering Hope sexual rehabilitation facility, Newville, PA., for in-patient therapy and was unable to be contacted throughout the investigation. Girod had a court date for a previous arrest at the Allegany County Court and he was taken into custody at the court, on the arrest warrant. Girod was processed at SP Amity.
Girod was arraigned at the Allegany County Court. Girod previously posted bail in the amount of $20,000 following his initial charge and no additional bail was added for this case. Girod was released, to reappear February 2, 2023, at 10:30AM, in Allegany County Court.
The Allegany County District Attorney’s Office assisted in this incide
Hinsdale man arrested for DWI in Yorkshire
On January 15, 2023, SP Machias Troopers arrested William A. Burton, 40, of Hinsdale, NY for Driving While Intoxicated.
During a traffic stop on State Route 16 in the town of Yorkshire, Troopers observed Burton exhibiting obvious signs of intoxication and determined he had been operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. Burton failed standardized field sobriety tests at the scene. He was then arrested and transported to SP Machias, where he refused to submit to a chemical breath test.
Burton was released with appearance tickets for Yorkshire Town Court, where he is due to appear later this month.
Bradford Man Sentenced for Aggravated Assault
District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Armando Aponte, of Bradford, was sentenced to a period of incarceration for Aggravated Assault and Terroristic Threats against a woman during a sentencing hearing held today at the McKean County Courthouse.
On January 25, 2022, Bradford City Police were dispatched to the Bradford Regional Medical Center for a report of an assault on a female. The injuries to the woman required she be sent to an out-of-area medical center for treatment. Aponte was identified as the perpetrator.
Bradford Officer Kolin Strawcutter investigated the case.
The Judge sentenced Aponte to state prison for a period of 90 months to 180 months and 2 years consecutive probation as well as necessary treatment, restitution for medical expenses due to the assault, and other terms.
Victims of domestic violence are encouraged to call 911 and the YWCA, who can provide services to victims.