Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 67 of 98

Bradford Suspect in Chemung Jail Gets Arrested on New Charge

Friday, December 27 by Bill Moyer

Chemung County Sheriff’s Deputies didnt need to go far to arrest a suspect wanted on criminal charges in a neighboring county. Deputies walked into their own county jail and arrested NAVISHA L. MADDOX, 27, of 613 Halderman Hollow Road, Horseheads, who was wanted by... Read More.

Owego Man Arrested on Horseheads Bench Warrant

Friday, October 25 by Bill Moyer

James P. Yost Jr., 29, of Owego was arrested on Wednesday on an outstanding Bench Warrant for Petit Larceny, a class A Misdemeanor, issued by the Town of Horseheads Court on Aug 16. Yost was arraigned in the Town of Horseheads Court and remanded... Read More.

Van Etten Man Charged with Felony for Parole Violation

Saturday, August 10 by Bill Moyer

Christopher J. Higgins, 31, of Van Etten, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 7 on an outstanding Superior Court Warrant for Violation of Probation, a Felony, according to Chemung County Sheriff's Office. The warrant was issued by Chemung County Court on July 31. Higgins was charged... Read More.

Wear Bike Helmet, Get Ice Cream in Chemung County

Friday, July 19 by Bill Moyer

Chemung County law enforcement, the Traffic Safety Board and the Southern Tier Bicycle League have partnered again this summer to promote safe bicycling among youths by issuing an "ice cream ticket" to youngsters spotted wearing a protective helmet while riding a bicycle. This is... Read More.

Woman Charged with Felony DWI; Three Children in Vehicle

Wednesday, June 26 by Bill Moyer

PATRICIA L. HILL, 51, of Perine Street, Elmira, was arrested Friday, June 21 at 8:50 p.m. and charged by Chemung County sheriff’s deputies with driving drunk with her three children in her vehicle. Deputies stopped a vehicle traveling south on Broadway in the area... Read More.

Chemung Deputies Arrest Inmate Already in County Jail

Tuesday, June 11 by Bill Moyer

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office arrested of 22 year old BRANDON A. ALLWOOD, of 1170 Sherman Ave., Lot 6, Southport, NY, for Assault in the 2nd Degree, a Class D Felony offense of the New York State Penal Law. ALLWOOD, an inmate in the Chemung... Read More.

Steuben County Trooper Clark Honored at NYS Memorial Service

Wednesday, May 8 by Bill Moyer

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

Wednesday, April 10 by Bill Moyer

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.

Final Defendant Sentenced in Elmira Heroin Ring

Thursday, April 4 by Bill Moyer

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

Thursday, March 21 by Bill Moyer

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

Monday, March 4 by Dave Radigan

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

Wednesday, February 27 by Dave Radigan

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.