Recent Lottery Winner Passes Away
Recent State Lottery winner Donald Savastano passed away Friday from cancer. Last month, he won a million dollars in a scratch off game. The 51-year-old from Sydney, New York was a self employed carpenter.
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Four Recent Tioga County Deaths from Synthetic Fentanyl
A new report from the Tioga County Coroner reveals that a form of synthetic fentanyl is being seen in Tioga County. From December 24th – January 11th there have been four deaths linked to this batch of fentanyl; three in Tioga County and one... Read More.
Arrest Made in Ithaca Armed Robberies
A multi-jurisdictional task force has arrested a subject connected to two bank robberies committed in the Ithaca area over the last several weeks. 32-year-old Chaio Slater of Ithaca has been arrested and charged with two felony counts of Robbery. Slater is alleged to have... Read More.
Several Animals Die in Building Fire
A building fire in Wysox Township claimed the life of several animals. Crews were called to "Endless Supply Company" late Friday evening. The business is a farm equipment supplier that offers pet grooming services. Firefighters say that they were unable to save any of... Read More.
Fire Damages Tractor Trailers at XPO Logistics
There were no injuries in a fire at XPO Logistics in Kirkwood on Saturday. Five Mile Point Fire Company found four tractor trailers on fire in the XPO parking lot when they arrived. The fire was extinguished in about twenty minutes. The cause of... Read More.
Broome County Inmate Died from Heart Attack
The Broome County Sheriff’s department has provided additional information on the death of an inmate in the Broome County Jail last Thursday. 70-year-old Erford Ellis died of a heart attack. He was given CPR, but he was not revived. Ellis was in jail for... Read More.
One Perpetrator Shot in Horseheads Home Invasion
Chemung County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported home invasion Wednesday night.The call came in just before midnight. The homeowner, on Overlook Drive in the Town of Horseheads reported that three male subjects had entered the home, armed with a loaded... Read More.
Arrest Made in Ithaca Retail Store Robberies
An arrest has been made in three armed robberies in the Ithaca area. 32-year-old Curt Rosenfeld of Ithaca is charged with three counts of felony robbery.Rosenfeld is alleged to have robbed the Mirabito Convenience Store on Dryden Road in Dryden on December 17th,... Read More.
Binghamton Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A search warrant was executed at an address on Park Avenue in Binghamton on Wednesday. Police found crack cocaine, heroin, and suboxone. 46-year-old Floyd Crocket of Binghamton was arrested and charged with two felony counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. A second... Read More.
Inmate Dies in Broome County Jail
A death has been reported at the Broome County Jail. Officials did not identify the person that died, nor the circumstances, but did report it to the New York State Department of Correction and is being investigated.
Owego Man Charged for Bridal Shop Vandalism
Owego Police have released the name of the person responsible for the vandalism that occurred at 57 North Avenue in Owego around 6:30 on Wednesday evening. 40-year-old Ronald Benson of Owego had shot out the window of a local bridal shop with a BB... Read More.
Horseheads Student Found Positive for Tuberculosis
A high school student in Horseheads has been found positive for exposure to tuberculosis. School officials have disinfected all areas that the student may have come in contact with, including, classrooms and buses. The officials believe there is no danger to students or faculty.... Read More.
