Police Reports

On January 4, 2023, Troopers out of SP Amity arrested Thomas G. Moore II, 34 of Andover, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree (C Felony) 2 counts, Criminal Contempt 1^st degree (E Felony) 3 counts, Reckless Endangerment 1^st degree (D Felony) 3 counts, Menacing 2^nd degree (A Misdemeanor) 3 counts, Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor) 2 counts and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (A Misdemeanor) Agriculture & Market Law.

On January 3, 2023, at 8:15 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a 911 call for a domestic/mental health at Ray Hill Road in the town of Andover.  Investigation determined that Moore threatened multiple victims with a weapon and left before Troopers arrived. Troopers attempted to locate Moore using Unmanned Aircraft Systems and were assisted by NYSP Special Operations Response Team, Andover Police Department, Wellsville Police Department, Alfred Police Department and the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office.

Allegany County Sheriff’s Office preformed a backward 911 warning residence in the area of Moore and to contact authorities if he is located or seen. The search continued until Moore was located at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY.

Moore was arrested and processed at SP Amity. Moore was arraigned at the town of Friendship Court and remanded to the Allegany County Jail on $100k cash and $200k bond.

NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Special Operations Response Team, Andover Police Department, Wellsville Police Department, Alfred Police Department, Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and the Allegany County District Attorney’s Office assisted in this investigation.

On January 4, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Amity arrested John C. Palmer, 37 of Bolivar, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony).

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity with the assistance from the Troop A Computer Crimes Unit, conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in the town of Bolivar.  Investigation determined Palmer possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography.

Palmer was arraigned in the village of Bolivar Court and was released on own recognizance and scheduled to return to court in January 2023. Palmer is an Allegany County Sheriff’s Department Corrections Officer.

The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to identify individuals online who are attempting to lure children to meet for sex or those disseminating child sexual abuse material. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC program) helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children.

Wellsville N.Y. Police Department

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Wellsville Police arrested Edward A. Bulkeley III, age 31 of Cuba, charging him with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd, Resisting Arrest, Reckless Driving, AUO 3rd, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Improper/No Signal and Failed to Stop at a Stop Sign.

The charges stem from an attempted traffic stop on South Main Street and East Hanover Street area. The vehicle was pursued along East Dyke Street to Williams Avenue to the School Street area. Bulkeley was located on Merriam Heights a short time later and taken into custody.

Bulkeley was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Bulkeley is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on January 24th at 4:30 pm. Wellsville Police were assisted by New York State Police. Additional charges are pending.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Wellsville Police arrested Paula M. Hoffman, age 41 of Belmont, charging her with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The charge stems from an incident that took place on Williams Avenue on September 6th. Hoffman was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Hoffman was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on March 21st at 4:30 pm.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Wellsville Police arrested Michael J. Simon, age 46 of Wellsville, charging him with Harassment 2nd. The charge stems from an incident that took place on Merriam Heights on December 4th. Simon was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson and released. Simon is due back in Wellsville Village Court at a later date.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Wellsville Police arrested Patrick W. Gallagher Jr, age 31 of Wellsville, charging him with Disorderly Conduct. The charge stems from an incident that took place on Scott Avenue on November 10th. Gallagher was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson and released. Gallagher is due back in Wellsville Village Court at a later date.