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Ithaca man facing federal charges following latest sex offences

Friday, August 1 by Matt Hicks

An Ithaca man faces federal charges after allegedly trying to lure a girl under 12 years old via text messages. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, 44-year-old David Pastorello was arrested Tuesday and charged with enticement of a... Read More.

Ithaca man charged with murder in stabbing death

Monday, July 28 by Pat McDonald

An Ithaca man has been charged after allegedly stabbing another man to death last week. According to Ithaca Police, 25-year-old Autreyu Massaline has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Edward Warren of Ithaca. Massaline allegedly stabbed Warren to death on Thursday night in... Read More.

Stabbing sends one to hospital, one to jail in Ithaca

Monday, July 21 by Pat McDonald

One person was sent to the hospital following a stabbing at an apartment complex in Ithaca on Friday. According to Ithaca Police, the incident happened at the Amici House Apartments on Spencer Road at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Officers found a victim with multiple stab... Read More.

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NY State Police looking for suspect who stole bike from Cortlandville Walmart

Thursday, July 10 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police is asking the public for help in identifying a person who allegedly stole a bike. According to police, the suspect stoled a bike from the Cortlandville Walmart on May 29. Security footage shows the suspect taking a dark-colored Ozark Trail bike... Read More.

Ithaca man charged with attempted murder following domestic disturbance

Wednesday, July 9 by Pat McDonald

An Ithaca man has been charged with attempted murder following a domestic disturbance on Monday. According to the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, two men were struggling over a rifle during an incident that was reported at around 7:49 pm on Monday. One of the men fled... Read More.

Man arrested in connection with Ithaca arsons

Wednesday, June 18 by Matt Hicks

Ithaca Police have arrested a man in connection to two recent arson fires at the Asteri Apartments on East Green Street. Officers located 37-year-old Steven Swavely shortly after noon Tuesday in the 100 block of East Green Street and attempted to take him into custody.... Read More.

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Ithaca police investigating stabbing

Friday, June 13 by Matt Hicks

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place Thursday evening. Around 9:45 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of West Green Street to find a victim suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to a trauma center for treatment. Police say... Read More.

Ithaca man pleads guilty to killing his wife last year

Wednesday, June 11 by Pat McDonald

An Ithaca man has pleaded guilty to killing his wife last year. According to the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office, 44-year-old Ahmed Abed was charged with murder in the second degree after killing his wife in their South Plain Street home on the morning of... Read More.

Ithaca Police investigating apartment fire

Wednesday, June 4 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a fire on Sunday evening at a high-rise apartment building in downtown Ithaca. According to the Ithaca Fire Department, the fire started in a stairwell at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday on East Green Street. The flames were quickly contained,... Read More.

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Newfield woman arrested for DWI with child in car

Wednesday, April 23 by Pat McDonald

A Newfield woman was arrested after she allegedly drove drunk with a child in the car on Saturday. According to Ithaca Police, Elvira Good has been charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Child in Vehicle, which is a Class E felony, as well as misdemeanor... Read More.

US Department of Defense cancels over 75 research grants at Cornell

Friday, April 11 by Pat McDonald

Cornell University has announced that the US Department of Defense has canceled over 75 research grants at the school. According to the university, the research involved national defense, cyber security and health. The announcement from Cornell comes after the New York Times reported that the federal... Read More.

Juvenile charged with arson in connection with Ithaca apartment fire

Wednesday, April 2 by Pat McDonald

A juvenile has been charged with arson in connection with the apartment fire in Ithaca last week. The fire occurred just after 5 p.m. on March 27th at the West Village Apartments near Abbott Lane. No one was injured in the fire, but the apartment sustained... Read More.

Tompkins County

Ithaca man facing federal charges following latest sex offences

Ithaca man charged with murder in stabbing death

Stabbing sends one to hospital, one to jail in Ithaca

NY State Police looking for suspect who stole bike from Cortlandville Walmart

Ithaca man charged with attempted murder following domestic disturbance

Man arrested in connection with Ithaca arsons

Ithaca police investigating stabbing

Ithaca man pleads guilty to killing his wife last year

Ithaca Police investigating apartment fire

Newfield woman arrested for DWI with child in car

US Department of Defense cancels over 75 research grants at Cornell

Juvenile charged with arson in connection with Ithaca apartment fire

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