DUI Arrest In Johnsonburg Borough
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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.
Friendship Man Arrested After Domestic
Friendship Police Department
On June 29th 2023, at approximately 3:55 PM Officers of the Friendship Police Department were dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance at Maple Grove Estates resulting in the arrest of James A. Moucha (58 YO) of Friendship N.Y. Moucha was charged with the following:
PL 145.05 E F 3 C CRIMINAL MISCHIEF-3RD (Felony)
PL 145.00 04 A M 4 C CRIM MIS 4:PREVENT EMERGENCY CALL (Misdemeanor)
Moucha was processed at FPD and arraigned before a Town Of Cuba justice where he was placed on pre trial release. Friendship PD was assisted by the NYSP. Moucha is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Police Say Olean Man Had 30 bags of Fentanyl at Traffic Stop in March
City of Olean, NY Police Department
On June 17th Olean Patrol Officers arrested 27year old Logan Shearer of 933 Brook St., Olean for possessing 30 bags of Fentanyl while on a traffic stop conducted March 12th, 2023 on North 8th St.
Shearer was charged with several Vehicle and traffic charges March 12th. for refusing to stop in his vehicle and fleeing on foot.
All suspected drugs were turned over to the NYSP forensic lab for testing in March and were found to be positive for Fentanyl. Shearer was charged June 17th. with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felony ) and Tampering with physical evidence.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Dan A. Middaugh, age 49, of Willing, charging him with Making a Terroristic Threat (Class D Felony) and three counts of Aggravated Harassment 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident that took place on North Main Street on June 17th.
Middaugh was located at his residence by the New York State Police and taken into custody. Middaugh was transported to Wellsville, processed and arraigned before Associate Village Justice Walsh. Middaugh was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on July 18th at 4:30 pm.
