Granville Summit Man Charged With Statutory Rape In Liberty Borough
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Fatal Two Vehicle Crash On Rt. 6 In Tioga County
TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDRESSES LOSS OF ELEMENTARY TEACHER IN TRAGIC CRASH
FNN Article © Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Update: Troy Area School District will open at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023.
TROY, PA – Dear Troy Area School District Community ~
This weekend our District suffered a tragic loss with the unexpected death of a member of our district community. Ms. Christine Woodward was in a fatal car accident Saturday February 11.
Christine was with the district for almost 15 years working as an elementary teacher at East Troy, WR Croman and Intermediate Schools. She was an active member of our booster clubs and was considered a mother figure to many of our students.
Ms. Woodward has been a caring and valued member of our team for many years and will be missed greatly by staff and students alike. She will be remembered as a dedicated staff member who, over the years, made so many strong connections with whom she encountered. Her passion for education was evident daily. She taught her students with high expectations and great flourish.
This is a somber time for all of us. We will be offering support and counselling and will have counselors available for as long as they are needed. We encourage families to talk about what has happened in whatever way is appropriate for each family.
Remember that the grief process can continue beyond the first day and that it is not uncommon for reactions to last several days and/or weeks. Our thoughts and support are with her family and friends.
Sincerely,
Dr. Janilyn Elias
Superintendent
FNN learned that Woodward was a third grade teacher at the Troy Area School District. Woodward was said to have been returning home from basketball game at Liberty. The crash occurred in Sullivan Township around 10:45 PM along Route 6.
City Police Arrest Man For Handgun Without Carry Permit
On February 6th, 2023 at approximately 0302 hrs City of Bradford Police were dispatched to 2 Kiwanis Ct. for an unwanted male knocking at the door. The caller believed the male may have had a gun.
Officers arrived on scene and located Daniel A. Gillespie in the stairwell. Officers found Gillespie to have a 40. caliber handgun and he did not have a valid concealed carry permit.
Gillespie was taken into custody and found to have drug paraphernalia on him and inside the vehicle he came from.
Officers determined that Gillespie was at that location attempting to buy drugs when another male took his money and never returned. Gillespie was attempting to locate the male and knocking on the wrong doors until Police arrived and took him into custody.
Gillespie was taken to Magistrate Cercone’s for arraignment and bail was set at $10,000 cash. Gillespie did not post bail at that time and was remanded to McKean County Jail but has since posted bail. Preliminary hearing is set in the matter.
Arrest Date: Monday, February 6, 2023 – 3:02am Reference ID: 2023-02060302 Charges: 18 PACC 6106a1 Firearms not to be carried without a license (1 count) (F3) (35) 780-113 A32 Poss Paraphernalia (M) 780-113 A16 Attempted Poss Controlled Substances (M) Incident Type: Drugs / Narcotics Violation Source: City of Bradford Police Department
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/gillespie-daniel-alan-18-pacc-6106a1-firearms-not-be-carried-without-license-1-count?fbclid=IwAR1IprMEunlPm2KNyTF0mu-_iAifELfyaWGZtET8ptcomQ7taIIEBH1LvWo
Bradford Man In Custody on Arrest Warrant
On February 7th, 2023 City of Bradford Police took Joshua J. Elliott into custody on an arrest warrant for a theft that occurred back on 05/25/22 at 105 Hilton Street Blue Star Storage.
Elliott is alleged to have stolen contents from a locked storage unit that he did not have authorization to enter. The owner of the property had no knowledge of Elliott and gave no one permission to have any of the contents.
Elliott was taken to Magistrate Luther for arraignment and remanded to McKean County Jail on $25,000 cash bail. Preliminary Hearings are set in the matter.
Arrest Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – 6:02pm Reference ID: 2023-02071802 Charges: CC 3921 A Theft by unlawful taking (F3) Incident Type: All Other – Criminal Source: City of Bradford Police Department
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/elliott-joshua-john-cc-3921-theft-unlawful-taking-f3?fbclid=IwAR2w3VejYNhWkF7avxIvs84T84kU-EinDQWJofp5nK2GoWygGmtUWjfGC7g
Limestone Man Arrested in Home Invasion Burglary
On February 3, 2023, Troopers out of SP Olean arrested Xander J. Grover, 19 of Limestone, NY for Burglary in the second degree, Criminal Mischief in the third degree, and Harassment in the second degree.
In the early morning hours of February 3, 2023, Troopers were called to the scene of a home invasion burglary on Church St in the town of Carrollton. Investigation on scene by Troopers determined that Grover had forced entry into a residence at this location and made threats to harm the homeowner before fleeing. Troopers were able to locate Grover nearby where he was placed under arrest and transported to SP Olean for arrest processing.
Grover was arraigned in Allegany Town Court and subsequently released under supervision. Grover is scheduled to re-appear in Allegany Town Court at a later date in February 2023.
Angelica & Almond Respond to Rollover Overnight
Angelica Fire and Rescue
2/7/23
At 03:23 this morning we were dispatched along with MTS Ambulance and Almond Fire to I-86 West Bound near MM116 in the Town of West Almond for a tractor trailer rollover. Upon our arrival we found the driver still in the cab, firefighters removed the windshield and assisted him out. The driver was looked at by the ambulance crew but denied injury or transport to the hospital. Our units were back in service about an hour later. Responding to the scene were Angelica 2, 7, and 50, Almond 6 and 502, MTS 805, AL-51, the NYS Police, and the NYS DOT.
Eldred Man Arrested on Warrant For October DUI
On February 05, 2023 Foster Twp. Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Seaward Avenue.
The driver was Brad Taylor of Eldred. City of Bradford Police had an arrest warrant out for Taylor for DUI since October 14th, 2022.
Taylor was taken into custody and arraigned by Magistrate Luther who remanded him to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. Preliminary Hearing is set in the matter.
Arrest Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023 – 11:55pm Reference ID: 2022-10141727 Charges: PAVC 3802 A (1) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance Incident Type: All Other – Criminal Source: City of Bradford Police Department
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/taylor-brad-lee-pavc-3802-1-driving-under-influence-alcohol-or-controlled-substance?fbclid=IwAR1O-Qf0-FvXXz3uWAXZ3e_C6Ejb8KlD66N4qL8Fq9iEG3BEEf48x4Nz704
Bradford Man Arrested After Physical Domestic
On February 3rd, 2023 at approximately 2305 hrs, City of Bradford Police responded to 24 Orchard Place, Apt. 407 for a physical domestic in progress. Upon arrival Officers located the defendant James Peters and an adult female that had been in a fight.
The female had bruises from an object she reported Peters threw at her. The female also alleged that Peters had choked her causing her inability to breath. Officers took Peters into custody for the said alleged offenses and filed charges accordingly.
Magistrate Luther arraigned Peters on these charges and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $30,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter.
Arrest Date: Friday, February 3, 2023 – 11:05pm Reference ID: 2023-02032305 Charges: CC 2718 A1 Strangulation (F2) 18 PACC 2701a1 Simple Assault (1 count) (M2) Incident Type: Assault – Other Source: City of Bradford Police Department
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/peters-james-dean-cc-2718-a1-strangulation-f2-and-1-additional-charge?fbclid=IwAR3smQjl6uuglVlmXaOE2GzGCnTy2suIieCy85-M6RowbprbZamOnlSxLQI
