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.

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.

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.

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.