Little Valley
CRIME & SAFETY
Child’s Safety at Risk: Salamanca Father Charged with Endangering Welfare of a Child
(WNY News Now) – Salamanca, NY – In a concerning case of child endangerment, Dillon J. Lichy, 27, of Salamanca, was arrested following an investigation by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. On July 15, 2024, Lichy’s minor child was found running unattended in the roadway multiple times,...
Convicted upstate NY killer rapist busted for violating parole again after spending 6 days on the run: officials
An upstate New York convicted killer and rapist was busted early Wednesday for skipping out on parole a second time — after spending nearly a week on the run before cops even knew about it, officials said Edward Kindt, 40, who became a symbol of the Empire State’s soft-on-crime justice system when he was paroled last year in the gruesome 1999 slaying of 39-year-old mom Penny Brown on Mother’s Day, was picked up shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday in the same upstate town where he killed the helpless victim. Furious Albany lawmakers said they were enraged that the local sheriff wasn’t told...
Juvenile Arrested for Assault in Randolph Domestic Incident
(WNY News Now) – Randolph, NY – On July 17, 2024, at approximately 12:53 PM, a 16-year-old juvenile was arrested for assault in the 3rd degree following a domestic incident on Jamestown Street. Patrol officers responded to a call reporting a physical domestic disturbance with injuries. Upon arrival,...
Multiple Warrants Lead to Arrest in Olean, NY
(WNY News Now) – OLEAN, NY – On the evening of July 21, 2024, authorities executed a significant warrant arrest in the city of Olean. At approximately 8:28 PM, Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb reported that Kari L. Jolin, 41, of Allegany, NY, was apprehended on South 9th Street in Olean, NY. Jolin, who had numerous outstanding warrants from different agencies, was taken into custody without incident.
Randolph Woman Accused Of Stealing Gift Cards From Mail
U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 45-year old Melissa Olson has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with theft of mail by officer or employee, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Kruly said Olson was hired by...
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