Chemung Sheriff Conducting College Safety Seminar May 23rd

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a ‘College Safety 101’ seminar at Elmira High School on May 23rd at 7PM. The seminar will feature topics such as personal and financial safety, social media pitfalls, alcohol consumption, as well as the multiple challenges that go along with heading off to... Read More.

Jury Selection Completed in Elmira Homicide Case

Jury selection has been completed in the second degree murder trial of Kimani Meadows. The defendant is alleged to have shot and killed Robyn Roper of the Bronx in December 2016. Roper was found dead in the Town of Elmira. Meadows is also charged with multiple... Read More.

Chemung County To Participate in Drug ‘Take Back’ Initiative

The Chemung County Sheriff ’s Office will take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Nationwide prescription Drug “Take Back” Initiative on Saturday from 10 til 2. Chemung County residents are encouraged to turn in their expired and unused prescription medications for proper disposal. Residents are asked to keep the medications... Read More.

Man Arrested Following Search Warrant Execution

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence on Lake Street in Elmira. The search followed an investigation into the sale of drugs from the residence. 47-year-old Gregory Lloyd was arrested and charged with felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. ... Read More.

Elmira Receives $800,000 State Grant

Elmira has received a state grant under the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative. The $800,000 award will help to provide Elmira residents  with job training and resources, promote business opportunities, and allow greater access to affordable housing through upgrades to multi-family units. The organizations that will receive... Read More.

Elmira Man Charged with Selling Drugs

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence on Lake Street in Elmira. The search followed an investigation into the sale of drugs from the residence. 47-year-old Gregory Lloyd was arrested and charged with felony Criminal Sale of a... Read More.

Elmira Receives $800k for Poverty Reduction

Elmira has received a state grant under the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative. The $800,000 award will help to provide Elmira residents with job training and resources, promote business opportunities, and allow greater access to affordable housing through upgrades to multi-family units. The organizations... Read More.

Meth Lab Discovered in Elmira

Sunday afternoon, the Elmira Police responded to a structure fire on the 300 block of East Thurston. Initially, police provided traffic control support at the scene. Shortly after arrival, the Elmira Fire department advised the police that there appeared to be a meth lab... Read More.

Meth Lab Busted in Chemung County

The New York State Police conducted an investigation into a suspected Methamphetamine manufacturing site in Millport, Chemung County. Investigators seized approximately three ounces of suspected methamphetamine oil, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine manufacturing materials and chemicals. 38-year-old Martin Best and 31-year-old Melissa Fisher, both... Read More.

$9.7 Million Awarded to Assist Southern Tier Municipalities

Governor Cuomo has announced that $9.7 million has been awarded to 12 Southern Tier municipalities in his Restore New York Communities Initiative. The funds are intended to reinvigorate downtowns and generate new economic opportunities. Statewide, $81 million was awarded. Among the projects are:Village of... Read More.

Prisoner Arrested for Promoting Contraband

Chemung County Deputies arrested 41-year-old John Grantham on Friday on felony charges of Promoting Prison Contraband and misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Grantham was found to be in possession of a quantity of crystal meth after being transported to the Chemung County... Read More.