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Workers Find Body in Dumpster in Olean
OLEAN, NY- TAPinto Greater Olean has learned that a body was discovered in dumpster at Olean grocery store Friday. Staff at Jim’s Park and Shop found the body of a man in their dumpster at around 2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Olean police, fire and an ambulance rushed to the scene within five minutes, according to Jim Mahar, the store’s owner. Police told staff at the scene that they are investigating. Olean Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Troopers charge Wellsville man with vehicular manslaughter for July 4 ATV crash in Alma
A Wellsville man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and other charges in connection with a deadly ATV crash in July. Amity-based New York State Police Thursday arrested Jesse M. Bestine, 26, on felony counts of second-degree vehicular manslaughter and second-degree vehicular assault and misdemeanor driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. ...
Olean Police Arrest Fugitive From Justice
OLEAN NY — Police arrested Jonathon Jackson, 34, Wednesday and charged him with being a fugitive from justice. According to an Olean Police Department Facebook post, Jackson had been found guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide in Wayne County, Ohio, and failed to appear for sentencing on July 17.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Police found Jackson living in a tent at the rear of a residence on South 16th Street. He was taken to Cattaraugus County Jail to await extradition. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS. Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pa. mom pleads guilty to manslaughter in toddler’s overdose death
A Bethlehem woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the summer 2022 death of her 2-year-old son, authorities said. Nicole Stauffer, then 45, of Bethlehem and the boy’s father, Christian Robert Brewster, then 26, of Friendship, New York, were arrested Jan. 26, 2023, in New York on warrants issued that same day. The pair were charged after the 2-year-old died of a fentanyl overdose at Stauffer’s city home, authorities said.
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