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Cuba Man Charged With Sexual Abuse
Wellsville Police Blotter
Thursday January 19, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Gregory J. Patterson Jr, age 45 of Cuba, NY, charging him with Sexual Abuse 1st (Class D Felony). The charge stems from an incident that took place on Grover Street in 2017. Patterson was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Patterson was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $10,000.00 cash bail or $40,000.00 property bond or $80,000.00 partially secured bond. Patterson is due back in Wellsville Village Court on February 7th at 4:30 pm. Wellsville Police were assisted by the Cuba Police Department and Allegany County Child Protective Services with the investigation.
BARNES, MACKENZIE ALEXIS – CC 3529 (M1) ASSAULT AND BATTERY AT POLLS AND 3 ADDITIONAL CHARGES
The City of Bradford Police Department has been conducting an investigation into persons driving a motor vehicle on multiple streets within Bradford City back in November 2022 and shooting orbeeze pellets from a pellet type pistol at random persons striking them and in some instances causing welting and pain. There were numerous reports from Bradford Sanitary Employees, City Electrician, City DPW workers, Sub Contractors, citizens, and even persons at the polling station during voting time at the Eagles Club on East Main Street. City Police using surveillance footage were able to determine the type vehicle in question and from there determine who the involved persons were. The defendants Mackenzie Barnes and Elizabeth Chaffee were charged and arraigned on January 11th, 2023. Both defendants were charged with assault at polling stations, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. Arrest Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – 11:00am Reference ID: 2022-11101800 Charges: CC 3529 (M1) Assault and Battery at Polls CC 2701 A3 (M2) Simple Assault CC 2709 A3 (S) Harassment CC 5503 A4 (S) Disorderly Conduct Incident Type: Assault – Other Source: City of Bradford Police Department
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GOURLEY, LEX MICHAEL – MCKEAN COUNTY BENCH WARRANT FAILURE TO APPEAR – POSSESSION CONT. SUBSTANCE
On 01/11/2023 City of Bradford Police responded to 111 South Avenue to attempt to locate a wanted fugitive Lex Gourley. Upon arrival Officers observed Gourley through the front windows. Officers were eventually to make contact with Gourley and safely take him into custody. Gourley was transported to McKean County Jail. Arrest Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – 8:54pm Reference ID: 2023-01112054 Charges: McKean County Bench Warrant Failure to Appear – Possession Cont. Substance Incident Type: All Other – Criminal Source: City of Bradford Police Department
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CHAFFEE, ELIZABETH ANN – CC 3529 (M1) ASSAULT AND BATTERY AT POLLS AND 3 ADDITIONAL CHARGES
The City of Bradford Police Department has been conducting an investigation into persons driving a motor vehicle on multiple streets within Bradford City back in November 2022 and shooting orbeeze pellets from a pellet type pistol at random persons striking them and in some instances causing welting and pain. There were numerous reports from Bradford Sanitary Employees, City Electrician, City DPW workers, Sub Contractors, citizens, and even persons at the polling station during voting time at the Eagles Club on East Main Street. City Police using surveillance footage were able to determine the type vehicle in question and from there determine who the involved persons were. The defendants Mackenzie Barnes and Elizabeth Chaffee were charged and arraigned on January 11th, 2023. Both defendants were charged with assault at polling stations, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. Arrest Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – 11:00am Reference ID: 2022-11101800 Charges: CC 3529 (M1) Assault and Battery at Polls CC 2701 A3 Simple Assault (M2) CC 2709 A3 (S) Harassment CC 5503 A4 Disorderly Conduct (S) Incident Type: Assault – Other Source: City of Bradford Police Department
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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.
