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.

Inmates Attack at Elmira Correctional

Three officers needed medical attention for injuries sustained when several inmates attacked them outside of a facility classroom at Elmira Correctional Facility last week.  It happened on January 30th. An officer observed an inmate leave a classroom without permission.  He confronted him in the... Read More.

O’Mara Named ‘Legislator of the Year’

State Senator Tom O’Mara of Big Flats has been named a “2019 New York State Legislator of the Year” by the American Red Cross of New York State. O’Mara recently received the award in Albany as part of the annual Red Cross Advocacy Day... Read More.

Chemung Deputies Make Arrest on Bench Warrant

Chemung County deputies report the arrest of 27-year-old Jeffrey Green of Erin. He was taken into custody on an outstanding bench warrant for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree. The warrants were issued by the Town... Read More.

Inmate Assaults Inmate in Chemung Jail

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has arrested DAVID A. DOYLE, 28, 105 Columbia St., Apt. B, Elmira, for Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony offense of the New York State Penal Law.Deputies didn't need to go far to arrest DOYLE. He was already behind... Read More.