Knoxville Man Arrested For Drug Possession In Westfield Twp.
Police Reports
Ischua Woman Had Bench Warrant in Cuba
Cuba Police Department
On July 26th, 2023 at approximately 4:09 PM, Cuba Police arrested Christal L. Skinner (49) of Ischua. Skinner was arrested on an active bench warrant issued from the Cuba Town Court. Skinner was processed and released to appear at a later date. Skinner is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
Bradford Police Charge Man With Terroristic Threats
On 07/25/2023 at approximately 1640 hrs City of Bradford Police were dispatched to 191 Congress Street for reported threats being made. Upon arrival Officers determined Joseph Parenteau was intoxicated and had been outside with a pellet pistol threatening to harm the upstairs neighbor.
PA State Police Announce Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police announced today the number of firearms purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the second quarter of 2023.
The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of first-class cities, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer. When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state or federal form, an investigation is initiated, and an investigation referral is sent to a law enforcement agency.
According to Pennsylvania law, a person commits a felony of the third degree if they make a false oral or written statement on any federal or state agency form or willfully present false identification that is likely to deceive the seller, licensed dealer or licensed manufacturer. During the PICS process, some individuals are identified as having an active warrant for their arrest.
In the second quarter, the following investigations were initiated by the PSP Firearms Division and referred to PSP troops, municipal police departments, or the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Table 1: Second quarter PICS statistics
| | 2022 | 2023 |
| PICS checks conducted | 295,003 | 268,445 |
| Persons denied | 4,973 | 3,919 |
| Denials Referred to law enforcement agencies | 1,592 | 2,017 |
| Referred to Pennsylvania State Police | 399 | 464 |
| Referred to municipal law enforcement | 1,114 | 1,398 |
| Referred to ATF | 79 | 155 |
| Individuals arrested for a warrant at point of purchase | 16 | 29 |
For more information on PICS and carrying firearms in Pennsylvania, visit psp.pa.gov.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Monday, July 24, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Christopher A. Ross, age 27 of Scio, charging him with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The charge stems from an incident that took place on North Main Street on July 6th. Ross was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Ross is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on August 15th at 4:30 pm.
