Bolivar man face state prison after menacing a police officer
Two Belmont men plead guilty to violation probation
From the Allegany County District Attorney, Assitant DA Ian M. Jones prosecuting,
Defendant’s Name: Robert H. Lytle
Address: Bolivar, New York
Charges: Menacing a Police Officer (D felony);
Resisting Arrest (A misdemeanor)
Court Appearance Date: October 23, 2023
Proceedings: Robert Lytle plead guilty to the top charge of Menacing a Police Officer in Allegany County Court. This charge stems from an arrest in the Village of Bolivar back on April 12th of this year. Lytle has been incarcerated in the Allegany County Jail since his initial arrest. He is now scheduled to be sentenced on December 18th, where he faces a state prison sentence of anywhere from 3 to 7 years.
Defendant’s Attorney: Gerald Vella, Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, Assistant District Attorney
Defendant’s Name: Coty Denning
Address: Belmont, New York
Charges: Violation of Probation
Court Appearance Date: October 18, 2023
Proceedings: Coty Denning was in Allegany County Court for an alleged violation of his probation. Denning had previously been sentenced to 6 months in jail, followed by 5 years’ probation for a criminal possession of a weapon charge. The People requested a hearing on the matter, however, Denning chose to plead guilty to the violation and avoid the hearing. As a result, he will be sentenced to a term of state prison at a later date.
Defendant’s Attorney: Roy D. Bielewicz, Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, Assistant District Attorney
Defendant’s Name: Ray D. Adams
Address: Belmont, New York
Charges: Violation of Probation
Court Appearance Date: October 19, 2023
Proceedings: At the request of the People, Ray Adams was in Allegany County Court for a probation violation hearing. Rather than have a hearing, Adams decided to plead guilty to the violation. As a result, he will be sentenced to a state prison term at a later date.
Defendant’s Attorney: Public Defender’s Office
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, Assistant District Attorney
