April 9, 2024
Defendant’s Name: Anthony J. Gorse
Address: Rushford, New York
Charges: Burglary 1st degree (B violent felony);
Criminal Contempt 1st degree (E felony);
Grand Larceny 3rd degree (D felony);
Criminal Mischief 2nd degree (D felony)
Court Appearance Date: April 8, 2024
Proceedings: Anthony J. Gorse will spend the next 10 years in state prison for unlawfully entering a home in Rushford on May 12, 2022. In addition to the 10-year sentence for burglary, Gorse was also sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years for violating an order of protection when he entered the victim’s home. Following his prison sentence, Gorse will have 5 years of post-release supervision. At sentencing, District Attorney Jones advocated for the 10 years of incarceration, arguing that the defendant has failed to accept accountability for his crimes.
Defendant’s Attorney: Michael Benson, Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, District Attorney
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Defendant’s Name: Whitney Blankenship
Address: Belmont, New York
Charges: Violation of Probation
Court Appearance Date: April 9, 2024
Proceedings: Whitney Blankenship has been sentenced to 1 year in the Allegany County Jail for violating her probation conditions. Blankenship was originally sentenced to 5 years of probation in Chautauqua County in January of 2023. After her probation was transferred to Allegany County, Blankenship violated her conditions resulting in a revocation of her probation and the 1 year jail sentence.
Defendant’s Attorney: Public Defender’s Office
Prosecution: Ian M. Jones, District Attorney
