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.

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.

Two Elmira Opioid Dealers Are Off To Prison

Two Elmira opioid dealers are off to prison for their roles in a drug trafficking ring. In federal court Monday, 27-year-old Edward Barrett was sentenced to 7 ½ years after he was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute,... Read More.

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Elmira

A deadly shooting in Elmira is under investigation. City police early Sunday were called to 442 Linden place after neighbors heard shots fired. When police arrived, they found a victim in the passenger seat of a vehicle. EMS transported the victim to the hospital... Read More.

Elmira Man Charged with Paternity Violation

From the Chemung County sheriff’s blotter…deputies report the arrest of 38-year-old Devon Jenkins of Elmira. He was charged in an outstanding Family Court Arrest Warrant involving a Paternity Violation. JENKINS is currently in Chemung County Jail on other charges and will appear in Family... Read More.

Arrest in Elmira

Chemung deputies report the arrest of 36-year-old Justin Aikman of Elmira.  He was charged on warrants for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon.  AIKMAN was remanded to the Chemung County Jail and will appear in Chemung County Court at a... Read More.

Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Weapons Charges

A Pennsylvania man was arrested following a traffic stop for vehicle and traffic law violations on Route 86 in Elmira. 27-year-old Cody Pedro of Rome, Pennsylvania was found to be in possession of two loaded semi-automatic handguns. Pedro was arraigned in the Town of... Read More.

Two Injured in Vapor Ignition Incident

Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, when sparks ignited vapors from two petroleum tanks in Elmira. The incident was caused by sparks from a power washer. The crew was in the process of cleaning the tanks.

Elmira Man Arrested for the Sale of Drugs

On Friday, police arrested an Elmira man, following a two-month investigation into the sale of drugs from a residence on Albert Street. 28-year-old Tamell Williams-Atkins was charged with three felony counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Police stopped Williams-Atkins in a... Read More.