Weekly Safety Report: Arrests, DWI, Burglary, and Tragic Hit-and-Run in Cattaraugus County, NY

This week in Cattaraugus County, New York, several incidents occurred that required law enforcement intervention. These incidents include an arrest of an Olean resident on a family court warrant, a high-speed pursuit leading to the arrest of an Ellicottville man, a DWI charge against an Olean man, an arrest for criminal possession of a controlled substance in Yorkshire, an arrest made following a burglary warrant in Delevan, and a hit-and-run accident resulting in the death of an Olean woman.

Olean Resident Arrested on Cattaraugus County Family Court Warrant

wnynewsnow.com12-31-2023

A 38-year-old resident of Olean was apprehended by the City of Olean Police on December 29, 2023, following an active warrant issued by the Cattaraugus County Family Court. Steven J Miller was taken into custody and handed over to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office. He is facing charges under CPL 120.60 and has been remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail.

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• Olean Resident Arrested on Cattaraugus County Family Court Warrant

High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Ellicottville Man

wnynewsnow.com01-02-2024

A 64-year-old Ellicottville man, Patrick Fuhr, was arrested after a high-speed vehicle pursuit that endangered law enforcement and civilians. Fuhr faces charges of Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, and Reckless Driving. During the chase, he narrowly avoided colliding with a deputy's vehicle, and spike strips were deployed to apprehend him.

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• High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Ellicottville Man
• Ellicottville Man Jailed After High-Speed Chase

Olean man charged with DWI

allwny.com01-02-2024

John D. Zink, a 55-year-old Olean resident, was arrested on January 1, 2024, for Driving While Intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic infractions. Troopers stopped Zink on State Route 417 in the town of Allegany for traffic infractions and detected an odor of alcoholic beverage. Zink failed multiple SFSTs and recorded a BAC of .09%. He was transported to SP Olean for processing.

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• Olean man charged with DWI

Arrest for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

wnynewsnow.com12-31-2023

David L. Smith, a 50-year-old Yorkshire resident, was apprehended on December 27, 2023, for criminal possession of a controlled substance during a routine traffic stop. Smith was taken into custody as a passenger and transported to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office for processing before being arraigned in the Town of Yorkshire Court.

Related reports:

• Arrest for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

Arrest Made Following Burglary Warrant

wnynewsnow.com12-31-2023

Royce V. Chapman, a 38-year-old Delevan man, was apprehended on December 24, 2023, in connection with a burglary warrant issued by the Lancaster Police Department. Chapman was taken into custody on Pine View Dr. in Machias, NY. The warrant led to his arrest, and he was subsequently processed by law enforcement.

Related reports:

• Arrest Made Following Burglary Warrant

No. 3 : Olean Woman Dies in Hit-And-Run Accident

TAPinto.net01-04-2024

A 42-year-old Olean woman was killed when she was struck by a pickup truck on Seneca Avenue in the Town of Olean. The driver of the pickup, Scott A. Carlson, 48, of Olean, was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office.

Related reports:

• No. 3 : Olean Woman Dies in Hit-And-Run Accident

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