(All Information provided from provided press releases)
On December 21st, 2025, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of a
reported sexual assault incident involving a female victim that was under the age of 13 years old
at the time. The allegations occurred between 2016 through 2020.
On February 2nd, 2026, Dustin Matteson, 39, of Warsaw, N.Y. was charged with Predatory
Sexual Assault Against a Child (A-II) Felony.
Matteson was arraigned in the Town of Warsaw Court and was then committed to the Wyoming County Jail on “no bail”. Matteson is scheduled to appear in the Town of Warsaw Court at a later date.
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Jacob Francis, 26, of Castile, NY, was arrested on 01/25/2026 on Hermitage Road in the Town of
Orangeville following a traffic stop.
On 01/25/2026 a welfare check request was received by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office.
Francis had allegedly contacted his former girlfriend regarding retrieving her property, during
which Francis damaged the property that belonged to his former girlfriend.
A deputy arrived on scene and found that Francis was not on location, but a number of items had
been set on fire outside near the residence. As deputies approached the residence at Old Orchard Drive,
another 911 call was received by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office. The caller explained
that Francis was on scene yelling and threating his former girlfriend as she was trying to leave
an address in Gainesville.
Deputies arrived at the address in Gainesville and found Francis had fled the scene. Deputies remained on scene and spoke to the caller. Moments later, New York State Police observed Francis operating a vehicle
on Hermitage Road with a revoked New York State driver’s license. A traffic stop was initiated
and Francis was taken into custody.
Francis was charged with criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, a class E felony, aggravated
unlicensed operation in the 2nd degree, operation of a motor vehicle without inspection, and operation of a motor vehicle by unlicensed driver.
Francis was arraigned in the Town of Warsaw Court and released and is expected to return to the Town of Castile Court at a later date
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Tyler F. Gayhart, 24, of Warsaw, NY, was arrested following a domestic complaint that occurred in
the Town of Perry on 12/28/26.
Gayhart was previously arrested following a domestic incident on December 26th, where a complete stay away order of protection was issued against the victim.
On 12/28/25, Gayhart made contact with the victim through social media, violating the order.
Gayhart was arrested on 1/7/2025, and charged with criminal contempt in the 2nd degree and
aggravated family offense.
Gayhart was arraigned in the Town of Perry Court where he was remanded to the Wyoming
County Jail on $20,000 cash bail and $40,000 bond. He will answer the charges in Town Court at a later date.
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The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alain E. Sanchez- Pena, age 49, of Lancaster, PA, following a
traffic stop on Route 20A in the Town of Sheldon.
Deputes on patrol conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle speeding in the Hamlet of Varysburg. During the stop it was found that Sanchez- Pena had a suspended license from August 2014 for failing to pay a driver’s assessment.
Sanchez-Pena was arrested and issued citations for speed in zone and aggravated unlicensed
operation 3rd degree. Sanchez- Pena is to answer the charges on February 16th, 2026.
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Shaun Koch, 48, of Warsaw, NY, was arrested following an investigation in the Town of Warsaw on 1/23/26.
Deputies were called to respond to Koch’s residence for a welfare check. Upon arrival deputies found that Koch was intoxicated and that he had injured his hand. Koch agreed to be seen by medical staff at the
Wyoming County Community Hospital.
While interviewing Koch, deputies observed multiple firearms inside the residence in direct violation of an order of protection that Koch was aware of.
Koch was arrested and charged with criminal contempt 2nd degree. He was scheduled to appear in the Town of Warsaw Court on 01/26/2026.
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The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mahim Zitu, age 21, following a traffic stop on
Route 20A in the Hamlet of Varysburg on January 17, 2026.
Deputies on patrol observed a vehicle traveling at 98 MPH in a 35 MPH speed zone. Upon stopping the vehicle, Zitu was arrested and charged with speeding in a zone and reckless driving. Zitu is to answer the charges on February 16th, 2026, in the Town of Sheldon Court.
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Barbara J. Brown, 28, of Varysburg, NY, was arrested following a welfare check on a female inside of
a vehicle parked roadside on Route 39 in the Town of Pike on 1/18/26.
Deputies found Brown and a female in the vehicle; the pair had been having a verbal argument.
During the investigation, it was determined that earlier in the day in the Town of Sheldon, the
two were also involved in a physical altercation where Brown had grabbed the neck of the
victim.
Brown was arrested and issued an appearance ticket after being charged with criminal obstruction of breathing. Brown was scheduled to appear in the Town of Sheldon Court on 2/2/26.
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Following a rollover motor vehicle accident on Michigan Road in the Town of Java on 1/16/26, the
operator of the vehicle, Dylan M. Myers, age 25, of North Collins, NY, was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.
An Investigation revealed that Myers had two active suspensions on his New York State driver’s license.
Myers was issued an appearance ticket for the charge and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Java Court at a later date.
As a result of the accident, Myers sustained minor injuries. He was evaluated by medical personnel at the scene and subsequently transported to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) by Strykersville Ambulance.
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Yasir Raza, 41, of Bronx, NY, was arrested following a traffic stop on Route 20A in the
Town of Sheldon on 1/14/26.
Raza was observed to be operating a motor vehicle at high speeds. After a roadside interview, it was discovered that Raza had been operating the vehicle with a suspended New York State driver’s license.
Raza was charged with speeding and aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree.
Raza was issued an appearance ticket on all charges and was advised to return to
the Town of Sheldon Court at a later date.
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On January 24th 2026, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office arrested Patrick Christopher, age 54, of Java, NY.
Christopher is charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree following a one vehicle accident on Torrey Hill Road.
Christopher was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Java Town Court at a later date.
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Following a report of a pickup truck off the roadway on Denton Corners Road in the Town of
Genesee Falls on 2/1/26, the operator, Scott J. Kemp, age 46, of Genesee Falls, NY, was arrested and charged with for Driving While Intoxicated.
An investigation determined that Kemp had been traveling westbound on Denton Corners Road
when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, causing his vehicle to leave the north
shoulder and collide with an embankment.
Kemp left the scene, but returned shortly thereafter, where he was observed allegedly exhibiting signs of intoxication.
Kemp submitted to standardized field sobriety tests at the scene and was reported to have
performed poorly. He was subsequently arrested for DWI and transported to the Wyoming
County Sheriff’s Office, where he submitted to a breath test that indicated a blood alcohol
content of approximately twice the legal limit.
Kemp was processed and issued an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to appear
in the Town of Genesee Falls Court at a later date.
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Richard Skye, 58, of Olean, NY, was arrested following a traffic complaint on Route 98 in the
Town of Arcade on 1/31/26.
Skye was observed to be operating a red Ford pickup truck attempting to travel south but was experiencing engine trouble.
During a roadside interview, it was discovered that Skye had been operating the vehicle with a suspended New York State driver’s license. Skye was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree and was issued an appearance ticket.
He will appear in the Town of Arcade Court at a later date.
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On January 31, 2026, at approximately 5:38 P.M., a deputy with the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Schad Road in the Town of Bennington for a larceny complaint regarding a debit card.
Upon arrival, the deputy on scene met with the victim who explained that his home health aid has possession of his debit card. The victim further explained that there were many transactions from ATM withdrawals spanning from approximately July of 2025 regarding thousands of dollars being taken out of his bank account.
The victim stated that he has not received any of the money that was taken out of his bank account.
The suspect was identified as Loretta Bunk, 54, of Attica, NY. The deputy then responded to Bunk’s residence to speak with her, and Bunk was later taken into custody following the investigation.
Bunk was arrested and charged with grand larceny 4th degree. She was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear at the Bennington Town Court on February 9, 2026.