10 Arrests Highlight Crime Concerns In Allegany County

Police in Allegany County, New York, were busy during the past month - 10 people were arrested for various alleged crimes. According to its official website,

"Thousands of people come each year to enjoy all four seasons in Allegany County. You will discover mostly rural countryside interspersed with individually unique villages and hamlets set in a stunning landscape with rolling hills, deep valleys, and whispering streams."

1. HURD, SCOTTY M

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Booked Date: 01/17/2026 16:11:00 EST

Charge Description: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF-4TH DEGREE
Bond Type: NO_BAIL

Charge Description: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-2ND:DISTURB COURT

2. SCOTCHMER, JAMES A

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Booked Date: 01/17/2026 05:40:00 EST
Charge Description: AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION MOTOR VEHICLE-1ST DEGREE

3. SMITH, JOSHUA W

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Booked Date: 01/16/2026 12:43:00 EST

Charge Description: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-2ND DEGREE
Bond Type: BAIL
Bond Amount: $5000.00

4. ARMSTRONG, RICKY L

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Booked Date: 01/13/2026 15:12:00 EST

Charge Description: GRAND LARCENY-4TH DEGREE
Bond Type: NO_BAIL

5. BURDICK, TERRY J

Booked Date: 01/03/2026 02:32:00 EST

Charge Description: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:INTENT TO DAMAGE PROPERTY
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $5000.00

Charge Description: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-1ST DEGREE
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $5000.00

Charge Description: AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT-2ND DEGREE
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $5000.00

Charge Description: CRIM POSS WEAPON 3RD: POSS UNLOADED FIREARM/COMMIT VFO
Bond Type: BAIL
Bond Amount: $1.00

6. BESTINE, JESSE M

Booked Date: 01/02/2026 10:40:00 EST

Charge Description: ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE: RECKLESSLY CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY
Bond Type: NO_BAIL

7. DAY, VANCE M

Booked Date: 12/30/2025 22:47:00 EST

Charge Description: CRIM CONTEMPT-1: VIOL PL215.50(3)-PRIOR CONV AGG/CRIM CONT W/IN 5 YRS
Charge Date: 12/30/2025 23:10:00 EST
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $10000.00

Charge Description: HARASSMENT-2ND DEGREE: PHYSICAL CONTACT
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $10000.00

Charge Description: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-2ND:DISOBEY COURT
Bond Type: NO_BAIL

Charge Code: PL 215.50.03
Charge Description: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-2ND:DISOBEY COURT
Bond Type: BAIL

Charge Description: AGGRAVATED FAMILY OFFENSE-MORE THAN 1 OFFENSE WITHIN 5 YEARS
Bond Type: BAIL

8. HALL, CURTIS D

Booked Date: 12/23/2025 14:28:00 EST

Charge Description: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-1ST:VIOLATE ORDER OF PROTECTION- PHYSICAL CONTACT
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $5000.00

Charge Description: AGGRAVATED FAMILY OFFENSE-MORE THAN 1 OFFENSE WITHIN 5 YEARS
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $5000.00

Charge Description: HARASSMENT-2ND DEGREE: PHYSICAL CONTACT
Bond Type: CASH
Bond Amount: $5000.00

Charge Description: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-2ND:DISOBEY COURT
Bond Type: NO_BAIL

9. RAMSEY, JOHN A

Booked Date: 12/22/2025 11:43:00 EST

Charge Description: COERCION-3RD: INSTILL FEAR SOMEONE WILL PERFORM ACT TO HARM ANOTHER

Charge Description: COERCION-3RD: INSTILL FEAR SOMEONE WILL PERFORM ACT TO HARM ANOTHER

10. SMITH, PATRICK A

Booked Date: 12/16/2025 13:25:00 EST

Charge Description: UNSPECIFIED VIOLATION OF FAMILY COURT ACT

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