Weekly Safety Report: Stabbing, Domestic Incident, Felony Arrest, and Armed Robbery in Cattaraugus County, New York

This week in Cattaraugus County, New York, several incidents raised concerns over public space safety. These incidents include a stabbing on the Allegheny River Valley Trail, a domestic incident in Little Valley, the arrest of a resident with a felony warrant in Freedom, and an armed robbery at Community Bank in Allegany.

Stabbing Incident on Allegheny River Valley Trail Raises Concerns Over Public Space Safety

New York News12-27-2023

A 50-year-old man named Seth A. Palmer was arrested for assault and menacing after a stabbing incident on the Allegheny River Valley Trail near St. Bonaventure University. Palmer was apprehended while riding a tricycle and is currently held at the Cattaraugus County Jail.

Related reports:

• Stabbing Incident on Allegheny River Valley Trail Raises Concerns Over Public Space Safety
• Allegany Man Charged in Tuesday Stabbing
• Stabbing Probe Results in Arrest of Cattaraugus County Man After Tricycle Pursuit

Little Valley Resident Arrested on Charges from Domestic Incident

wnynewsnow.com12-27-2023

John D. Newark, a 40-year-old resident of Little Valley, was taken into custody for charges related to an alleged domestic incident. He was apprehended and transported to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office for processing before being taken to the Town of Little Valley Court for arraignment.

Related reports:

• Little Valley Resident Arrested on Charges from Domestic Incident

Felony Warrant Results in Arrest of Freedom Resident

wnynewsnow.com12-27-2023

Ashley M. Britt, a 38-year-old woman from Freedom, was apprehended based on a Felony Bench Warrant issued in Erie County. The arrest took place at 879 Philippi Rd. in Freedom, NY, and Britt was transferred to Burger King.

Related reports:

• Felony Warrant Results in Arrest of Freedom Resident

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office responded to an armed robbery at Community Bank. The suspect fired a round from a gun before escaping the area. The suspect is described as a black man weighing 145 pounds and measuring 5 feet 10 inches, wearing black or gray sweatpants, red sneakers, and a black.

Related reports:

• Armed Robbery at Community Bank in Allegany

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