South Dayton man apprehended following vehicle pursuit

DAYTON — A South Dayton man was apprehended by police June 19 following a vehicle pursuit in northwest Cattaraugus County, the county sheriff’s office reported June 22.

Patrol officers attempted to stop Dennis C. Weaver, 23, in the town of Dayton for a traffic violation before Weaver allegedly fled the scene. Officers reportedly pursued Weaver for an unspecified period of time but discontinued the pursuit due to the alleged reckless nature of Weaver’s driving.

Another officer subsequently located Weaver in the village of Gowanda at a later time, and he was taken into custody without incident.

Weaver was charged at 8:16 p.m. June 19 with third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, a class A misdemeanor; second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, an unclassified misdemeanor; and multiple vehicle and traffic violations.

Weaver was processed and released with an appearance ticket. He is due back in Town of Dayton Court at a later date.

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