A Wellsville man pleaded guilty to felony crimes in two separate cases Wednesday. The result, 20-year-old Maverick A. Glover of 86 East Hanover Street is going to spend Christmas and other holiday's in jail.
The first case occurred in Alma in February when Glover broke into a home a stole weapons and a truck. The second case happened in April in the village of Wellsville. Glover was found to be in possession of a stolen Honda dirt bike and when Wellsville police attempted to arrest him...he pulled a gun and aimed it at the cops.
In Allegany County Wednesday, Glover was sentenced to his convictions on the felony crimes of grand larceny and attempted menacing of a police officer.
Judge Thomas Brown sentenced Glover to one year in the county jail, four years probation and of course, the $325 court surcharge. Assistant District Attorney Mike Finn prosecuted the case.
Wellsville Police Chief Timothy O'Grady said this morning he wasn't sure the sentence "acted as a deterrent." O'Grady said the subsequent investigation revealed Glover was actually using a realistic looking gun that was a BB gun. The Chief said his officers would have been justified in utilizing lethal force. O'Grady said regarding Glover's actions..."it was fortunate for him" that officers exercised restraint.
