Investigation Transferred To Mansfield PSP
Police Reports
PATRICK HOLCOMB Arrested And Charged
Description Trooper Eric Thompson filed the above charges against Holcomb on July 7, 2023. Magisterial District Judge William F. Todd arraigned Holcomb and set bail at $150,000 straight. Central Court is scheduled for July 13, 2023 at the McKean County Courthouse. Charges (18) 3126 (a)(1) Indecent Assault without Consent (18) 3126 (a)(7) Indecent Assault Person less than 13 years of age (F3) 18-5903 (c) (1) Diss Explicit Sex Material To A Minor (1 Count) (18) 4304 (A) Endangering Welfare of Children (18) 3127 (A) Indecent Exposure Location McCrea Brook Smethport, PA 16749 Arrest Date Jul 7, 2023 Incident Type Sexual Offense – Other
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MINICH Sentenced For Discharging A Firearm And Other Charges
Former Bradford Resident, Daniel Minich, previously convicted of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure and other charges has been sentenced by President Judge John H. Pavlock to a period of incarceration in state prison for 26 months to 52 months. He had credit of 77 days already served. Daniel MINICH, formerly of Onofrio Street in Bradford, had been convicted by a jury on May 23, 2023.
On December 9, 2021, Officers with City of Bradford Police Department responded after learning that Minich was firing his firearm from within his house and sending photos of his television that he had shot to Chief Ward. He continued to send messages to Chief Ward and refused entry to the other officers unless Chief Ward were to appear. MINICH then fired several rounds from his front porch and told Ward that the neighbors would be calling him now.
Ward and other officers from Bradford City, Bradford Township and Pennsylvania State Police went to the area and Chief Ward was able to make contact with MINICH, who was inside his house. MINICH then exited his residence and threw a firearm into his front yard where it was retrieved by officers with a live round in the chamber.
MINICH was taken into custody. Officers tracked the bullets’ trajectory and found that one bullet had entered the siding and framing of a neighbor’s home and another bullet had entered and ricocheted inside another neighbor’s shed which was next to that person’s house before exiting the shed. That homeowner’s teenage son was inside the residence near the shed when the shots were fired into the shed. Methamphetamine was found in Minich’s home.
MINICH was convicted of Discharge of a Firearm Into an Occupied Structure, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and two counts of Criminal Mischief.
In addition to incarceration, MINICH was ordered to have no contact with any of the victims, no contact with Chief Ward except for legitimate law enforcement matters, drug and alcohol and mental health evaluation and treatment, lab fees and provide a DNA sample. He is not eligible for any early parole.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. City of Bradford Police Officer Joshua Frederoski investigated the case.
KANE MAN SENTENCED FOR DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH
The Kane man who delivered fentanyl to another Kane man who died from fentanyl toxicity has been sentenced. District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Paul MCMAHON was sentenced to a period of state incarceration of 124 months to 254 months and 1 year of post-release supervision by President Judge John H. Pavlock.
On May 6, 2022, emergency medical personnel and police were dispatched to a home on Pine Street in Kane for an overdose death. Numerous first responders and District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer were on scene and the DA referred the investigation to the State Police. Trooper Eric Thompson handled the investigation. An autopsy showed that the victim died from fentanyl toxicity. Residue on a metal spoon seized from the scene was determined to contain fentanyl.
Trooper Thompson found evidence showing communication between MCMAHON and the deceased victim about suspected drug transactions leading to the victim’s death.
Following investigation, Trooper Thompson charged MCMAHON with Drug Delivery Resulting in Death, Drug Delivery, and other charges.
MCMAHON faced other charges as well in three other, unrelated cases.
On July 5, 2022, Kane Borough Police investigated MCMAHON for menacing another man and Chief Boyer filed charges in that case.
On July 27, 2022, Pennsylvania State Police learned that Kane Borough Police were investigating stolen firearms and crossbows from a residence in Kane. They executed a search warrant at a residence in Kane and located numerous stolen firearms and crossbows and controlled substances. Trooper Hunter Freer charged MCMAHON and another person with Receiving Stolen Property and other charges.
After MCMAHON was charged and incarcerated at the McKean County Jail, he was charged by Trooper Brandon Long with throwing urine at another inmate.
MCMAHON pled guilty to Drug Delivery Resulting in Death (Felony), Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (2 counts, Felony), Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (Felony), Aggravated Harassment by Prisoner (Felony), Possession of a Firearm with an Altered or Obliterated Manufacturer’s Number (Felony), Receiving Stolen Property (Felony), and Simple Assault by Physical Menace (Misdemeanor).
District Attorney Shaffer argued for the sentence in this case and argued that the sentencing guidelines supported it, citing another case in McKean County where an offender convicted of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death received a sentence of 7 years to 14 years on the charge of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and 8 years to 16 years total. She argued that, while the sentencing guidelines set by the legislature for the charge of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death provided for a sentence of only between 66 months and 84 months, a sentence of 124 months to 254 months (or 10 years to 21 years) was warranted in this case due to the numerous charges he had been convicted of by way of plea agreement and, with the allowable guidelines set by the legislature for each offense, the proposed sentence was within the allowable guideline ranges when the sentence for each offense is added.
At the conclusion of the hearing, Judge John H. Pavlock sentenced MCMAHON to a total period of incarceration in State Corrections of 124 months to 254 months plus 1 year of post-release supervision, lab fees, no contact with the immediate family of the deceased victim, the owners of the stolen firearms, or the victim of the menacing, as well as drug and alcohol treatment and additional terms. He is not eligible for any early parole program.
DA Vettenburg-Shaffer highlighted the diligence of the investigating officers in these cases. “The crimes charged here, particularly the charge of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death, result in lengthy investigations and thousands of pages of documents, numerous items of physical evidence, and complex laboratory reports. The attention paid by the officers involved in such complex cases is greatly appreciated. I want to personally thank the investigators in all of these departments and the District Attorney’s Office for their diligence and collaboration in bringing each of these investigations, particularly the lengthy investigations, to a successful completion.”
Update on Manhunt For Escapee Michael Burham From Warren County Prison
City of Warren Police – Pennsylvania
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Extensive searches of the area are still being conducted and a thorough investigation is ongoing.
Warren, PA.— Officials discovered early in the morning of Friday, July 7th that inmate Michael Charles Burham had escaped from the Warren County Prison. He was last seen wearing an orange/white striped jump suit, a denim jacket and Crocs. Inmate Burham was being held on arson and burglary charges and was a suspect in a homicide investigation. He was also associated with the prior carjacking and kidnapping of a local couple while trying to escape capture. He is considered very dangerous, and the public is asked to be vigilant and report anything out of the ordinary.
Federal, state and local resources are working cooperatively on this developing incident. Current law enforcement resources assigned to this incident include: Warren City Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Warren County EMA, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Border Patrol, Warren County Sheriff, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Jamestown (NY) Police, Bradford City Police, and Pennsylvania Game Commission. These cooperators are using available resources including ground assets (foot, K-9, motorized) and aerial resources (drones and aircraft).
The public is asked to report anything unusual to law enforcement by calling 911 and they should expect to see an increase in law enforcement presence in the area. All tips and information relating to this individual and his recapture are appreciated. An Incident Command Post has been established at the Warren County Courthouse, Warren, Pennsylvania.
Questions can be directed to the Public Information Officer at 814-688-7133.
We are asking that if you see Burham, call 911 or the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency having jurisdiction immediately and do NOT approach or try to apprehend him.
Pennsylvania State Police Reports Independence Day Weekend Crashes, Enforcement Results
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 668 vehicle crashes resulting in three fatalities and 194 injuries during the five-day Independence Day travel period, which ran from June 30-July 4. Alcohol was a factor in 59 of the non-fatal crashes.
Troopers made 505 arrests for driving under the influence and issued 23,738 total traffic citations to include 845 individuals for not wearing seat belts and 210 tickets to people for failing to secure children in safety seats.
Table 1: Independence Day Weekend Crash Statistics
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2023 (5 days) | 668 | 3 | 3 | 194 | 59 | 0 |
| 2022 (4 days) | 649 | 4 | 4 | 170 | 52 | 0 |
Table 2: Independence Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2023 (5 days) | 505 | 7,929 | 210 | 845 | 14,754 |
| 2022 (4 days) | 515 | 8,769 | 297 | 986 | 14,257 |
More information on 2023 Independence Day enforcement, broken down by troop, is available in the holiday recap document (PDF).
These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
PA STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING A THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE, IDENTITY THEFT, AND A THEFT BY DECEPTION – FOX TOWNSHIP – ELK COUNTY
Jul 5th, 2023—The Pennsylvania State Police Troop C – Ridgway Barracks is investigating a Theft of Motor Vehicle, Identity Theft and a Theft by deception that occurred on 03/24/23.
A White, Hispanic male went into Legends Power Sport and Turf LLC located at 1080 Million Dollar Highway, Fox Township, Elk County, with a preapproved Northwest Bank Loan.
Through investigation, the male used a stolen NY identification of a female to get the loan and the vehicle he purchased. The Hispanic male purchased a 2023 Polaris Razor Turbo R4 Ultimate, Orange madness bearing VIN: 3NSG4D927PG322153 from Legends Power Sports and Turf.
The bank loan used to purchase the said vehicle was $46,899.00.
The male was driving a White Dodge Ram pickup truck bearing a NY license plate hauling a utility trailer.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the PA State Police Ridgway at 814-776-6136 or anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107
All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person.
All information is accurate as of Release Date and is subject to change or updated. Media Release #4239 Location Legends Power Sport and Turf LLC 1080 Million Dollar Highway St. Mary’s, PA 15858 Date Mar 24, 2023 Incident Type Theft Case Status Current Case Type Criminal Case Region Central
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers/316/cases/pa-state-police-investigating-theft-motor-vehicle-identity-theft-and-theft-deception-fox
Animal cruelty and kidnapping arrest in Fillmore
01 July 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Eugene J. Staniszewski
Troop A Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On June 29, 2023 the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Jeremy J. Vankuren, 33 of Fillmore, NY for Kidnapping 2nd degree (B Felony), Aggravated Animal Cruelty (E Felony), Menacing 3rd degree (B Misdemeanor), Torturing/Injuring Failure to Provide Sustenance (A Misdemeanor) and Obstruction of Governmental Administration (A Misdemeanor).
On June 28, 2023, Troopers out of SP Amity received a complaint of possible animal cruelty. Investigation determined that Vankuren had people at his residence on County Route 23 in the town of Hume on June 19, 2023.
Allegedly during that time, Vankuren forcefully restrained a 28-year-old victim to a chair outside the residence. Vankuren then took his red nosed pitbull and put it into a burning barrel in front of the victim. The victim was held against their will for multiple hours.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed a warrant at the Vankuren residence and located the burned deceased dog and other items relating to the incident.
Vankuren was arrested and processed at SP Amity. Vankuren was arraigned at the town of Hume Court. Vankuren was remanded to the Allegany County Jail in for $20k cash and $40k bond with a return date of July 13, 2023.
This is still an ongoing criminal investigation.
The Allegany County District Attorney’s Office and the Allegany County SPCA assisted in this investigation.