(WNY News Now) – A 47-year-old Olean woman was taken into custody after police discovered she was wanted on an active Cattaraugus County Court bench warrant.

According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, Adele M. Pierce, 47, of Olean, was taken into custody at about 11:42 p.m. Sept. 24 after coming into contact with the Olean Police Department.

Police reportedly discovered that Pierce had an active bench warrant issued by Cattaraugus County Court.

Olean police turned Pierce over to Cattaraugus County deputies. She was transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail, where she 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.