Owego Man Arrested on Petit Larceny Warrant

James P. Yost, 29, of Owego, was arrested Monday on an outstanding Bench Warrant for Petit Larceny, a class A Misdemeanor, issued by the Town of Horseheads Court on June 27. YOST was released on an appearance ticket and will appear in the Town... Read More.

Owego Police Charge Newark Valley Man with Sex Assualt

Owego police investigated a sexual assault complaint. Following the investigation, police arrested 18-year-old Samual Heater of Newark Valley. He was charged with forcible touching and unlawful imprisonment. Heater was issued an appearance ticket to return to Village of Owego Court at a later date.--... Read More.

Out-of-Towners Charged with Larceny at John’s Fine Foods

Owego police responded to a larceny complaint at John’s Fine Food on North Avenue. During the investigation, 28-year-old Norman Shaheen and 29-year-old Sarah Hartjen, both of McDonough, were charged with petit larceny, unlawful possession of marijuana and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both... Read More.

Lockwood Man who Shot Hunting Buddy is Going to Jail

A Lockwood man, who was alleged to have shot and killed his hunting companion in the Tioga County Town of Barton last December has pleaded guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide. 54-year-old Dean Brockoff pleaded guilty Monday in Tioga County Court to the Class E felony.... Read More.

Battisti Holds 137 Vote Lead in Broome GOP DA Primary

ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED JULY 8.Fewer than 140 votes separate the two candidates in the widely publicized Republican primary for Broome County District Attorney. Right now, Paul Battisti holds a 137 vote lead over Michael Korchak. Roughly 600 absentee ballots still need... Read More.