Tompkins County Archives - Page 5 of 20

Cornell University administration building vandalized by pro-Palestine activists

Thursday, August 29 by Pat McDonald

Cornell University’s Day Hall Administration Building was vandalized this week. Graffiti was sprayed at the entrance of the building and a glass door was smashed. Pro-Palestine activists spray painted “Israel bombs Cornell pays” and “blood is on your hands” on the building. The graffiti was removed and... Read More.

Former Cornell student who threatened to kill Jewish students last year sentenced

Tuesday, August 13 by Pat McDonald

The former Cornell University student who threatened to kill Jewish students on Cornell’s campus last year has been sentenced. According to the United States Department of Justice, 22-year-old Patrick Dai has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to posting threats to... Read More.

Ithaca PD: Two juveniles arrested following machete attack

Monday, August 12 by Pat McDonald

Two juveniles have been arrested in Ithaca after they allegedly attacked another juvenile with a machete. According to Ithaca Police, the incident took place on the 200 block of Elmira Road at around 7 p.m. on Aug. 8. Police said that two teenagers under the age... Read More.

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Ithaca woman arrested after allegedly stabbing man

Monday, July 15 by Pat McDonald

An Ithaca woman has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed a male victim on Thursday afternoon. Ithaca Police arrested 24-year-old Jessica Leigh Anderson for assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, and burglary in the first degree, a Class B felony, as well... Read More.

Ithaca man arrested for attempted burglary

Friday, July 12 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department has arrested an Ithaca resident for allegedly attempting to break into homes on Wednesday morning. Ithaca Police Officers responded to reports of a burglary on the 100 block of Stewart Ave. at 1 a.m. on Wednesday. When officers arrived, they located... Read More.

Two-car crash in Newfield sends three to hospital

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

At approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, the Tompkins County 911 Center alerted the Newfield Fire Company of a two-car motor vehicle accident with injuries and possible entrapment near the intersection of Van Buskirk Gulf Road and Benjamin Hill Road. First responders arrived to find three... Read More.

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Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault in Ithaca

Thursday, June 27 by Pat McDonald

Ithaca Police have arrested a 33-year-old Uber driver following an alleged sexual assault that occurred last month. According to police, Eddeen M. Mikki, of Syracuse, has been charged with sexual abuse in the first degree, a Class D felony. Ithaca Police responded to a report of... Read More.

Ithaca Police looking for suspect in shooting

Monday, May 20 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on the 100 block of North Aurora Avenue just after midnight on Sunday. According to police, witnesses reported that an individual who was on foot, shot at a white Jeep Cherokee multiple times. Both... Read More.

Van Etten man charged after allegedly ramming truck into police car

Tuesday, April 23 by Pat McDonald

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Van Etten man after he allegedly threatened deputies and rammed his truck into a police vehicle last Thursday night. According to police, 26-year-old Gregory D. Edwards was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, a Class E felony, and misdemeanor... Read More.

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Newfield man convicted of firing gun near law enforcement

Wednesday, April 17 by Pat McDonald

A Newfield man was found guilty of firing a shotgun near law enforcement during an incident last year. According to the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office, a jury convicted 39-year-old Richard Marks, Jr. of two counts of menacing a police officer, and one count of... Read More.

Cornell student pleads guilty after threatening Jewish students

Thursday, April 11 by Pat McDonald

The Cornell University student who threatened to kill fellow students who were Jewish back in October has pleaded guilty to federal charges. According to WENY-TV, 21-year-old Patrick Dai pleaded guilty to a charge of posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications. Dai was... Read More.

Waverly High School student killed in three-car crash in Newfield

Tuesday, December 12 by Pat McDonald

WHS grad in serious condition following accident NEWFIELD – The Valley community is mourning the loss of one of their own as a 17-year-old Waverly High School student was killed in a three-car crash in Newfield on Tuesday afternoon. According to the New York State Police,... Read More.

Tompkins County

Cornell University administration building vandalized by pro-Palestine activists

Former Cornell student who threatened to kill Jewish students last year sentenced

Ithaca PD: Two juveniles arrested following machete attack

Ithaca woman arrested after allegedly stabbing man

Ithaca man arrested for attempted burglary

Two-car crash in Newfield sends three to hospital

Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault in Ithaca

Ithaca Police looking for suspect in shooting

Van Etten man charged after allegedly ramming truck into police car

Newfield man convicted of firing gun near law enforcement

Cornell student pleads guilty after threatening Jewish students

Waverly High School student killed in three-car crash in Newfield

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