(WNY News Now) – A 44-year-old Portville man was taken into custody after Bolivar police encountered him during an unrelated incident and discovered an active arrest warrant, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

Jonathan E. Stanton, 44, was taken into custody at approximately 8:02 p.m. Oct. 8 after coming into contact with the Bolivar Police Department during an unrelated incident, the sheriff’s office reported.

Stanton had an active arrest warrant issued by Portville Town Court in connection with a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

Following his arrest, Stanton was turned over to Cattaraugus County sheriff’s deputies and transported to the agency’s Olean substation for processing.

He was then taken to Portville Town Court for arraignment. Stanton was released on his own recognizance. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.