Robbery Suspect Arrested in Elmira

Late last week, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received information that a wanted armed robbery suspect was at a residence in Elmira. Tioga County Sheriff investigators and Elmira City Police located Isaiah Ramirez hiding in an apartment. Ramirez was taken into custody without incident... Read More.

Ten Year Old Injured in Pickup/Bicycle Accident

On Wednesday afternoon, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office responded to State Route 224 at Langford Creek Road in the Town of Van Etten for a personal injury collision between a truck and a bicyclist. 50-year-old David Reed of Spencer struck a 10-year-old boy, who... Read More.

Man Arrested on Weapons Charge

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 49-year-old Marty Hayes of Wellsburg for felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon. An investigation began Tuesday after 38 caliber ammunition was found outside his residence. Hayes had been previously convicted of a crime was found in possession... Read More.

United to Offer Service to Dulles from Elmira in 2019

United Airlines will soon offer direct flights to Washington Dulles International Airport. Starting in March 2019, United Airlines will replace its Newark services with direct flights to Dulles two times a day. United says this change will greatly increase reliability to make connections. Flights... Read More.

Elmira Police Investigating Stabbing Incident

Elmira Police are looking for a man who allegedly fired several shots on the 300-block of East Center Street. Police responded to the scene after 1:30 Saturday morning, where people and vehicles were leaving the scene. At the scene, they found a... Read More.

Fugitive from Justice Arrested in Chemung County

The Chemung County Sheriff’s office has arrested 37-year-old Christopher Coil as a Fugitive from Justice. Coil is an inmate in the Chemung County Jail and was wanted by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office for failing to appear in court on a drug crime. The... Read More.

Tops Markets Closing 10 Stores

Tops Markets has announced the closing of ten stores in upstate New York. The South main street store in Elmira is the only closing announced in the Southern Tier. Tops filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February. About 600 employees are affected by the closings.  

Suspicious Fire Being Investigated in Horseheads

Early Friday morning, emergency responders were called to a residential structure fire on Lake Road in the Town of Horseheads. Two adults and a child were able to exit the home without injury. The fire is being treated as suspicious in nature. The Sheriff’s... Read More.

School Resource Officer Agreement Has Been Expanded

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office and the Elmira City School District will be expanding their Agreement to provide School Resource Officers to elementary schools in the Elmira City School District at the beginning of this school year. Four officers will be hired to cover... Read More.