Police Reports

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 1^st 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

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.

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.