Troopers foiled a crime in progress last night in the Town
of Wellsville. State police said they arrested 20-year-old Joshua W. Smith of
Wellsville. He was picked up at a cabin on Meservey Hill Road and charged with
criminal trespass and first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child involving
alcohol. Smith will answer the charges in Wellsville Town Court at a later date.
Sources said the cabin had been forcibly entered in recent days, prior to the
current arrest. Troopers continue to investigate.
Criminal charges have been filed against a man following a
domestic dispute in Almond, State police report the arrest of 34-year-old Derek
Laymance of Caneadea. He was charged with criminal trespass and criminal
mischief for allegedly intentionally damaging property. Court action is
pending.