(WNY News Now) – A 41-year-old Eldred, Pennsylvania, man was taken into custody Sept. 17 after Pennsylvania State Police encountered him on an active Cattaraugus County felony bench warrant.

According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, Ronald R. McGonigle was taken into custody at approximately 6 p.m. after coming into contact with Pennsylvania State Police.

Sheriff’s officials said McGonigle had an active felony bench warrant issued by Cattaraugus County Court.

McGonigle was subsequently extradited to the Cattaraugus County Jail, where he was being held pending further court proceedings.

As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.