Tompkins County

The Ithaca Police Officers will soon be providing a Distracted Driving Diversion Class to eligible first-time violators of New York State’s portable electronic device and cell phone laws. The class presents information about the dangers of distracted driving, and upon presenting proof of attendance... Read More.

Ithaca Police caught two suspects in the act of burglarizing a building on Center Street. Police received a report that two people were on the roof of the commercial building. The suspects tried to flee, but were apprehended in possession of burglar’s tools. 19-year-old... Read More.

The Ithaca Police Department responded to a reported assault at about 11:30PM Monday on Hudson Street. The victim had left his office on his way home, when he heard footsteps behind him. The victim was jumped by two males and told to give them... Read More.

Ithaca Police responded to the Ithaca Falls near Fall Creek Drive Saturday afternoon to the report of a person that had entered the water but not resurfaced. Emergency personnel began a search of the area. The body of Winston Perez-Ventura was recovered at about... Read More.

An apartment fire in Dryden has left at least 31 people homeless, according to the American Red Cross.Officials say eight families were impacted by the fire.Fire officials say the fire started right across from Dryden High School on Freeville Road.Authorities have not released any... Read More.

A man was rescued after falling and breaking his leg at Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca yesterday. Rescuers were called to the state park around 2:30pm after they say a 36-year-old man broke his leg while trying to jump into the water from... Read More.

A portion of Clinton Street in Ithaca was closed for two hours Saturday while the Ithaca Police Department investigated a suspicious device that had been brought to their headquarters. Police say a resident found what they believed to be a pipe bomb and decided... Read More.

Two people were shot in Ithaca early this morning. Police say the men were shot in the area of West State Street and Fulton Street around 1:45am. Both victims are expected to survive their injuries, but police are looking for the shooter. He is... Read More.

Ithaca Police say a man murdered a woman inside an apartment yesterday morning and then set a fire to cover up the crime. 45-year-old Michael Davis was taken into custody yesterday after a day-long investigation into the death of Josie Berrios inside an... Read More.

Ithaca Police say a man was stabbed while trying to force his way into an apartment on West Spencer Street early Sunday. Police say 33-year-old Tarrant Sheppard of Brooklyn was stabbed in the abdomen around 4:30am Sunday while trying to force his way inside... Read More.

Ithaca Police have arrested two teenagers for an alleged gang assault that happened Saturday night on Floral Avenue. Police say two people were injured in the assault, which was reported at 9:30pm Saturday. They were transported to the Cayuga Medical Center for treatment. The... Read More.