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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Wellsville man charged with first-degree rape-jailed on $50,000 cash bail


Wellsville Police Monday arrested Joshua W. Smith, age 21 of Wellsville, charging him with Rape 1st (Class B Felony), Menacing 3rd, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Circulation.  The charges stem from an incident that took place on North Main Street.  Smith was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice O’Connor with representation by the Allegany County Public Defender’s Office.  Smith was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $50,000.00 cash bail or $100,000.00 property bond.  Smith is due back in Wellsville Village Court on January 21st at 4:30 p.m.