(WNY News Now) – FRANKLINVILLE, N.Y. — A 29-year-old Olean man was taken into custody on June 25 after allegedly attempting to flee from sheriff’s deputies who were executing multiple felony warrants.
According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located Levi T. Ward at a residence on Bakerstand Road in the Town of Franklinville around 7:03 p.m. Upon arrival, Ward reportedly tried to evade law enforcement on foot but was apprehended following a short pursuit.
Ward was found to have an active felony bench warrant issued by Cattaraugus County Court, along with an active felony arrest warrant out of Franklinville Town Court. He was transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail and is being held pending further court action. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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