(WNY News Now) – Town of Ellicott Police report that a Jamestown resident was taken into custody after fleeing officers during a warrant check prompted by a 911 call.
The Town of Ellicott Police Department reports that Ralph R. Patterson III, 45, of Jamestown, New York, was charged with Resisting Arrest following an incident on December 26, 2025.
According to police, officers responded to a 911 call reporting that Patterson and another male were allegedly unwanted at a residence. When officers arrived, Patterson fled the scene on foot. Police say he was later located in the surrounding area, where he again attempted to evade officers.
Authorities stated that Patterson ran from police for a period of time due to outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was eventually apprehended and taken into custody without further incident.
Patterson was issued an appearance ticket for the resisting arrest charge and was transported to another agency to address the outstanding warrants. He is scheduled to appear in Town of Ellicott Court at a later date.
As with all criminal cases, the charge is an allegation, and Patterson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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