Steuben County Trooper Clark Honored at NYS Memorial Service

Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday honored 63 police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to communities across New York State. The officers from eight local and state law enforcement agencies were recognized at the annual Police Officers' Memorial Remembrance Ceremony in Albany. With the... Read More.

Elmira Police: Woman Hit Elderly Bicylist, Then Fled

A 68-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene. It happened on Grand Central Avenue in Elmira. Police later caught up with the driver. 40-year-old Sara Harnas, of Elmira Heights,... Read More.
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Elmira Heroin Ring

The final defendant in a major Elmira heroin trafficking ring has been sentenced in federal court. On Wednesday, 31-year-old Scott Washington of Elmira was ordered to prison for ten years. He was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or... Read More.

Chemung Sheriff Schrom Warns of SSA Scam

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents about an increase in calls from individual(s) posing as a representative from the Social Security Administration (SSA). These calls are going to both cellular phones and residential phones. These calls are occurring more frequently due to income tax... Read More.

NYS Supreme Court Rejects Appeal From Elmira Man

The State Supreme Court Appellate Division has rejected an appeal from an Elmira man who is serving a 12 year prison sentence. In 2016, a jury convicted now 46-year-old Jemar McCoy of several counts and levels of criminal possession of a weapon. McCoy was... Read More.
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2 More Drug Dealers Sentenced

Two more opioid dealers have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in an Elmira drug trafficking ring. In court Tuesday, 28-year-old Anthony Prettyman of Elmira who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 grams or... Read More.

Elmira Woman Faces Weapons Charge

Chemung County deputies report the arrest of 28-year-old Belitza Perez of Elmira. She was taken into custody at the Human Resource Center in Elmira and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.. PEREZ was released on... Read More.

Chemung County Sex Offender In Trouble

A Chemung County sex offender is in trouble with the law. The Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 30 year-old STEVEN VANZILE of Southport for failure to notify the Division of Criminal Justice Services of his address change…that’s a Class E Felony offense. VANZILE... Read More.
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SC Man Charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon

Chemung County deputies report the arrest of 29-year-old Brian Ramich of Charleston, SC. He was charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon after a 9 mm handgun was allegedly found where he was staying in West Elmira. RAMICH was arraigned and remanded to... Read More.

Two More Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Two more opioid dealers have been sentenced for their roles in an Elmira area drug trafficking ring. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 30-year-old Robert Elford of Oneida was sentenced to serve 121 months in prison.  In addition, 25-year-old Deven Hill of Elmira was... Read More.

Chemung Sheriff Warns of Utility Scam

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office reminds everybody to use caution when allowing access to your homes by utility workers. These workers should show identification and properly identifying themselves.   There has been a recent report in the Pine City area where this occurred. On February 11... Read More.