Elmira Man Arrested on Crack Cocaine Charges

An investigation into the sale of crack cocaine has resulted in one arrest. 29-year-old William Albritton, of Elmira, has been charged with three counts of felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The arrest was the result of a joint effort between the Elmira... Read More.

Speeding Stop Yields Drug Arrest

A Brooklyn man was stopped for speeding by the State Police on I-86 in Elmira and subsequently found 40 grams of cocaine, 109 bags of heroin, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 45-year-old Pedro Sanchez was arrested and charged with two counts... Read More.

No Injuries in Elmira School Bus Rollover

An Elmira school bus driver has been ticketed after crashing into a garbage truck Monday morning. The bus, which had one student on board, ran a stop sign and overturned. The student was not injured but was taken to hospital as a precaution. The... Read More.
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Man Fatally Stabbed in Southport

Early Thanksgiving morning, a man was fatally stabbed at a Southport residence. Chemung County Police have not yet identified the victim, saying only that an investigation is on-going.

Five Arrested Following High Speed Chase

Five people were arrested Monday and face multiple felonies and misdemeanors after a traffic stop and chase that started in Owego and ended along Route 17C. At 4pm yesterday, Owego police stopped a vehicle with a Pennsylvannia plate West Main Street. The driver and... Read More.
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Elmira Standoff Leaves One Dead

Elmira Police have released additional information regarding a stand-off at 900 Oak Street in Elmira. The incident began around 2PM Tuesday and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police tried to make contact using a megaphone and other methods with... Read More.

Teen Mother of Abandoned Baby is Back in Court

The teen mother accused of abandoning her baby in Elmira is expected back in court on Friday. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Harriette Hoyt left her 8-month-old daughter outside in a trash bag on Walnut Street back in August.The baby was found alive and placed in... Read More.
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Man Dead in Elmira Police Standoff

Elmira Police have released additional information regarding a stand-off at 900 Oak Street in Elmira. The incident began around 2PM Tuesday and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police tried to make contact using a megaphone and other methods with... Read More.

Incumbents Dominate Tuesday’s Election Results

Election Results: In Tioga County- The Owego Town Supervisor job goes to Republican incumbent Don Castellucci Jr, defeating hard fought Democrat Cecilia Menhennett. Owego Town Board seats stay with Republican incumbents Craig Jochum and Dean Morgan defeating challenger Rich Purtell. Owego Town Highway Supervisor will... Read More.

Guilty Verdict in XBOX Murder Case

The jury has reached a verdict in the so-called Xbox murder case in Elmira. Akeem William was found guilty of second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. William shot Tiko Head in a confrontation over a stolen Xbox. William faces a sentence... Read More.