Drug Possession Arrest In Wharton Twp.
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Freedom, NY Man Charged With Murder in Crash That Killed Sister & 2 Others In June
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATED September 21, 2023
On June 17, 2023 at 12:07 p.m., Troopers out of SP Machias responded to a head-on collision on Freedom Road in the town of Freedom.
The investigation determined that a 2006 Dodge Ram traveling westbound on Freedom Road crossed the center line and struck an oncoming 2005 Ford Focus traveling eastbound.
The operator of the Ford, Dahlia J. Klink, 24 of Freedom, NY and a 4-year-old passenger were taken by Mercy Flight for serious injuries. The other two passengers in the Ford, Havanah S. Lopez, 17 of Java, NY and Molly Kibler, 6 of Freedom, NY were deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Dodge, Evan R. Klink, 21, of Freedom, NY was treated for injuries and then transported to SP Warsaw for an evaluation and the passenger of the Dodge, Cameron Klink, 19, of Freedom, NY was transported by Mercy Flight with serious injuries.
On June 18, 2023, Dahlia J. Klink, 24, of Freedom, NY succumbed to her injuries while at Erie County Medical Center.
UPDATE- On September 21, 2023, Evan R. Klink, 21 of Freedom, NY was arrested for Murder 2nd degree-3 counts, Aggravated Vehicular Homicide- 1 count, Vehicular Manslaughter 1st degree- 1 count, Vehicular Assault 1st degree-1 count, Reckless Driving, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and other vehicle traffic tickets.
The New York State Police and the Cattaraugus District Attorney’s Office working in collaboration, effectively made the indictment and arrest on the charges of Evan Klink.
The operators of both vehicles involved were brother and sister.
NYSP Collision Reconstruction Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s Office and Arcade Fire Department assisted in this investigation.
Cuba Police Apprehend Man Who Stole Vehicle After Chase in Vehicle & on Foot
Cuba Police Department
*** Press Release ***
On September 20th, 2023 at approximately 6:45 PM, following a report of a stolen vehicle near Maple Lane, Cuba Police arrested Jesse E. Tomlinson (33) of Corning after he allegedly crashed this vehicle into a resident’s garage.
Tomlinson was arrested on charges of unsafe turn (Violation), moved from lane unsafely (Violation), improper right turn (Violation), speed not reasonable and prudent (Violation), no seatbelt (Violation), unsafe movement of a stopped vehicle (Violation), fail to obey a police officer (Violation), operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed operator (Violation), reckless driving (Misdemeanor), aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd (Misdemeanor), obstructing governmental administration (Misdemeanor), resisting arrest (Misdemeanor), criminal mischief 3rd (Felony), criminal possession of stolen property 3rd (Felony) and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd (Felony).
Tomlinson was processed, placed in front of a judge and sent to the Allegany County Jail on no bail. Tomlinson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
*** The Cuba Police Department would like to say thank you to the citizen who assisted us. Often times our back-up or assistance from another officer can be several minutes away. Your help is appreciated. ***
