Ridgway PSP Investigating Theft By Deception
Police Reports
Three Killed in Saturday Night Crash in Town of Salamanca
SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three people were killed, including two teenagers, in a crash on Old Route 17 in the Town of Salamanca late Saturday night, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities said the call came in around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
In the crash, a 17-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl, both from Salamanca, were killed. A 27-year-old male from Franklinville was also killed. A 13-year-old girl survived and is in stable condition at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Read more…..
Aaron Davis Sentenced To 75 to 150 Years In State Prison for Sex Offenses With A Minor Child
(SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania, July 20, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that former Bradford and Port Allegany man Aaron DAVIS – convicted in January of 84 counts including Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Obscene Materials to a Minor, and Child Pornography – was sentenced to a period of state incarceration of 75 years to 150 years during a sentencing hearing today at the McKean County Courthouse.
Buffalo Man Arrested By Olean City Police on Drug Charges
City of Olean, NY Police Department
Olean Patrol Officers arrested 33 year old Christopher T. Sweat of 716 Humberland, Buffalo on the 900 Block of Front St. last night for an outstanding Indictment Warrant.
This Indictment was a result of a Search Warrant previously conducted at 217 King St. by the Street Crimes Unit where Investigators seized Crack Cocaine, Meth, Heroin, A Handgun and several other illegal items.
Sweat was observed at approximately 10:15 p.m. last night and took off running when approached by Police. Sweat was taken into custody and was charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree with intent to sell after he threw approximately 53 Grams of Crack Cocaine while running. Last night Sweat was also charged with Tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest and Obstruction of governmental administration.
The charges on the original Indictment Warrant are, Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree, Criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd degree and Criminal possession of a weapon 3rd. degree. Sweat was held for arraignment.
WALTER DENNIS AKA “GHOST” SENTENCED TO 8 -16 YEARS FOR DRUG CRIMES IN MCKEAN COUNTY
Jul 20th, 2023 @ 1:49 PM (SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania: District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Walter Lee Dennis, referred to in the press as “Ghost,” was sentenced to a period of state incarceration of 8 years to 16 years following his conviction on drug offenses.
DENNIS was convicted following a 2 day jury trial in June. Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force testified that, on March 27 and March 28, 2022, DENNIS was intending to deliver narcotics to an individual and they placed him under surveillance. Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force as well as Officers with the City of Bradford and Bradford Township maintained surveillance on him.
Fatal head on collision on Rt. 21 in Alfred
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Eugene J. Staniszewski
Troop A Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On July 18, 2023, Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a two vehicle collision on State Route 21 in the town of Alfred.
Investigation determined that a 2013 Chevrolet was traveling north bound and a 2017 Chevrolet was traveling south bound on State Route 21. Both vehicles collided head on.
Operator of the 2017 Chevrolet, Adam J. Vanskiver, 29, of Wellsville, NY treated on scene and transported via LifeNet to Strong memorial hospital with leg injuries.
The operator of the 2013 Chevrolet, Mary N. Dagostino, 62, of Caledonia, NY was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Allegany County Coroner.
The NYSP Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to this incident. This is still an ongoing investigation.
Ryan Christopher Forsythe Convicted Of A Firearms Violation
(MCKEAN COUNTY, July 17, 2023) McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a one day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Ryan Christopher Forsythe was convicted of firearms violations. On July 19, 2022, Pennsylvania State Police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near Campus Drive in Bradford Township. FORSYTHE was found to be driving the vehicle.
Troopers found a loaded firearm within the vehicle. FORSYTHE is prohibited by statute from possessing a firearm. Additionally, he possessed the firearm in a vehicle and did not have a concealed carry permit.
Trooper Bradley Walters of the Pennsylvania State Police-Lewis Run barracks investigated the case. Assistant District Attorney Sarah Dufresne prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. FORSYTHE was convicted of Persons Not to Possess a Firearm (Felony 1); Carrying a Firearm Without a License (Felony 3); and several vehicle code violations. The jury found that the firearm was loaded so the Commonwealth will seek a sentencing enhancement as provided for under the Sentencing Code due to the increased risk to law enforcement. FORSYTHE is currently the subject of a bench warrant. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.