PRESS RELEASE:
On Friday January 10th at approximately 11:30 p.m., Bolivar Police officers were dispatched to a reported burglary that had just occurred at a residence on Wellsville Street in the village and the suspect was in the act of attempting to steal the victims Ford pick-up. As a patrol approached, the stolen vehicle was spotted leaving the scene. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle who fled down Wellsville Street where the suspect failed to stop at a red light and turned left onto Main Street, refusing to stop for police. The suspect continued and was in excess of 75mph on Main Street and exited the village. Officers continued pursuing westbound on State Route 417 where speeds approached 100mph. Allegany County Dispatch advised Cattaraugus County authorities of the chase, and after entering their county, Portville Police and New York State Police units attempted to stop the suspect without success. The chase continued into the City of Olean where the suspect was finally stopped with the assistance of Olean Police units and taken into custody.
The suspect was identified as David A. Croley, 54, of Bolivar.
Olean police charged Croley with numerous Vehicle & Traffic and Penal Law offenses, held in their lock-up overnight, and arraigned early Saturday morning where he was released.
Portville Police issued Croley several traffic citations for violations committed in their jurisdiction.
Upon his release from Olean Police custody, Croley was taken into custody by Bolivar officers and charged with the following -
PENAL LAW OFFENSES:
Burglary 2nd (C felony)
Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D felony)
Grand Larceny 3rd (D felony)
Grand Larceny 4th (E felony)
Criminal Mischief 4th (A misdemeanor)
Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer 3rd (A misdemeanor)
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW OFFENSES:
Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor)
Passed Red Light (Violation)
Speeding (Violation)
Croley was arraigned Saturday morning in the Town of Bolivar Court before Judge Kirnan, and as per the new laws of the New York State bail reform rules, Croley was released on appearance tickets to reappear in Bolivar Village Court at a later date.
Bolivar Police would like to thank the Allegany County 911 Dispatchers, Friendship Police, Portville Police, New York State Police, Olean Police, and the Allegany County District Attorney's office for their assistance.
The suspect was identified as David A. Croley, 54, of Bolivar.
Olean police charged Croley with numerous Vehicle & Traffic and Penal Law offenses, held in their lock-up overnight, and arraigned early Saturday morning where he was released.
Portville Police issued Croley several traffic citations for violations committed in their jurisdiction.
Upon his release from Olean Police custody, Croley was taken into custody by Bolivar officers and charged with the following -
PENAL LAW OFFENSES:
Burglary 2nd (C felony)
Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D felony)
Grand Larceny 3rd (D felony)
Grand Larceny 4th (E felony)
Criminal Mischief 4th (A misdemeanor)
Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer 3rd (A misdemeanor)
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW OFFENSES:
Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor)
Passed Red Light (Violation)
Speeding (Violation)
Croley was arraigned Saturday morning in the Town of Bolivar Court before Judge Kirnan, and as per the new laws of the New York State bail reform rules, Croley was released on appearance tickets to reappear in Bolivar Village Court at a later date.
Bolivar Police would like to thank the Allegany County 911 Dispatchers, Friendship Police, Portville Police, New York State Police, Olean Police, and the Allegany County District Attorney's office for their assistance.
