Police Reports

On November 10, 2022, Trooper out of SP Amity arrested Jacob J. McCowen, 39 of Centerville, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree- loaded firearm (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree- 5 or more firearms (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree- Assault Rifle- 5 counts (D Felony), Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4^th degree (E Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child- 5 counts, Menacing 2^nd degree 2 counts, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Feeding Devices- 26 counts, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd degree.

On November 9, 2022, at 10:19 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to Findlay Road in the town of Centerville, NY for a domestic dispute. Troopers attempted to make contact McCowen in the residence and he menaced them with a firearm. McCowen barricaded himself in the residence with other occupants. Troopers were assisted by NYSP Hostage Negotiators, Special Operations Response Team and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation throughout the night.  At approximately 6:25 A.M., McCowen walked out of the residence and attempted to leave in his vehicle. McCowen was taken into custody without incident.  Numerous firearms and possible explosive devices were recovered from the residence.  McCowen was transported to SP Amity for processing.

McCowen was arraigned at the Town of Hume Court and remanded to the Allegany County Jail on $25k bail.

Cuba Police Department

On November 6th, 2022, at approximately 9:22PM, Cuba Police arrested Brian A. Rought (26) of Cuba. Rought was arrested on charges of criminal possession of a weapon 4th (Misdemeanor). Rought was processed and released to appear at a later date. This investigation stems from a report of a large fight in which knives and a firearm were alleged to be displayed. Rought is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On 11/4/22 at approximately 0730 hours an officer responded to Sheetz and Burger King for an individual who appeared to be under the influence, and was throwing himself at vehicles, laying in the grass, and in the parking lot, and causing a lot of noise and disturbances in both businesses.

Upon arrival the male was in the Burger King bathroom and once out of the bathroom the male was placed in custody and identified as Evan Shramek of Limestone, NY.

Shramek admitted to having a needle on him to inject heroin and admitted to being under the influence of heroin.

Shramek was arraigned before District Judge Luther and remanded to McKean County jail on $25,000 bail.