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.

Investigation into Chemung County Attorney Completed

The investigation into the death of the Chemung County Attorney has been completed. Matt Rosen died from hypothermia that followed consumption of alcoholic beverages. The attorney attended a Christmas party in Horseheads on December 22nd. At about midnight, he left the party to attend... Read More.

No Foul Play in Chemung Attorney’s Death

FROM THE CHEMUNG COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE:The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has concluded their investigation into the death of Attorney Matt Rosno. It has been concluded that on the evening of Dec. 21, 2018, Mr. Rosno attended a Christmas party at a restaurant in the... Read More.

Fugitive from Justice Arrested

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 35 year-old Ryan Twist of Horseheads as a Fugitive From Justice. Twist is currently an inmate at the Chemung County Jail on unrelated charges. Twist was arraigned and remanded back to the Chemung County... 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.

Three People Seriously Injured in Head-On DWI Crash

Three people were seriously injured in a head-on DWI crash in Newfield. On Sunday at about 7PM, 27-year-old Andrew Sampson of Horseheads crossed the double line on Shaffer Road and struck a Ford Fusion. The three people in the Fusion were airlifted to Upstate... Read More.

Chemung Sheriff Makes Weapons Arrest

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest following a traffic stop on Clemons Center Parkway near the town of Southport. 30-year-old Justin Smith of Mansfield, Pennsylvania was found in possession of marijuana, a loaded pistol, and a loaded rifle. Smith does not possess... Read More.

Driver Fatally Injured in Head-On Collision

There was a fatal head-on collision Tuesday morning in the Town of Southport, Chemung County. A pickup truck, travelling south on State Route 328, began to fishtail and crossed into the northbound lane, striking a second pickup travelling north. Both trucks suffered extensive damage.... Read More.

Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Horseheads

The New York State Police in Horseheads are investigating a fatal house fire. Fire and police responded to 541 East Franklin Street in Horseheads at about 3:15PM on Tuesday. First responders located one deceased adult in the residence. The victim has not yet been... Read More.

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.