Tompkins County Archives - Page 8 of 20

Two Dead in Separate Incidents in Same Area of Ithaca

Monday, September 23 by Bill Moyer

It was a deadly weekend in the City of Ithaca. Two people died in separate incidents within 90 minutes of each other and both in Six Mile Creek off Fulton Street. Police said the first happened just after 5 p.m. Saturday near Agway when... Read More.

Ithaca Police continue Probe into Four Lime Bikes Fires

Thursday, September 19 by Bill Moyer

Ithaca police responded to reports of Lime Bakes on fire at three different locations in 45 minutes early Monday. Lime Bikes are rental bikes available at various location throughout the city.Ithaca police report: On September 18 at approximately 2:24 A.M., police and the Ithaca... Read More.

Ithaca Police Officer Hit, Injured While Directing Traffic

Saturday, September 14 by Bill Moyer

Ithaca police officer was hit by a vehicle, injured and taken to the hospital while directing traffic Saturday at the congested scene of a two-crash at the Home Depot Plaza on Elmira Road. At 11:37 a.m., Ithaca police officers responded to the entrance of... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Showed ‘Gun’ at Ithaca Wal-Mart

Wednesday, September 11 by Bill Moyer

On Monday at 7:04 p.m., Ithaca police officers responded to the report of a subject who displayed a handgun when confronted by store personnel regarding shoplifting at Wal-Mart, 135 Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway. When approached, the man placed his hand on the handle of what... Read More.

Ithaca Police: Attempted Robbery with ‘Large Machete’

Sunday, August 25 by Bill Moyer

Ithaca Police Department was called to the 100 block of Oak Avenue at 2:21 a.m. Sunday for report of an attempted robbery. Officers located the victim, who was able to escape the incident without physical injury.An initial investigation revealed a subject wearing a mask... Read More.

Ithaca Eyeglass Store Employee Charged with Sex Act

Monday, August 12 by Bill Moyer

An Ithaca man was taken into custody Saturday for allegedly committing a sex crime involving young children. Police said they responded to America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses on South Meadow Street. Authorities said in a media release that an employee, 24-year-old Nicholas Vicioso, allegedly... Read More.

Ithaca Man Threatened with Gun but Gets Arrested for Drugs

Friday, June 21 by Bill Moyer

Ithaca police got a call to check on a trespassing complaint and ended up arresting the complaint on drug charges. Here's what happened: On June 20 at approximately 7:15 a.m., Ithaca police responded to 224 Cliff St., Ithaca, to investigate a reported trespassing. Upon... Read More.

Man Threatens Ithaca Lowe’s Employee with Hatchet

Thursday, June 13 by Bill Moyer

A hatchet-wielding homeless man has been arrested for robbing the Ithaca Lowes Store located on Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway. 31-year-old Zachary Burlingame was charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree menacing. A store worker told Ithaca police that the suspect stole several items, including chainsaws. When... Read More.

State Police at Ithaca Ask for Help to Identify This Woman

Tuesday, May 28 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police at Ithaca are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the woman pictured. The woman is accused of stealing over a dozen items from the Kinney Drugs on North Triphammer Road in Lansing on Friday, May 24. Troopers do know she... Read More.

Ithaca Officer Hears Shots near Downtown, Looking for Suspect

Saturday, May 11 by Bill Moyer

On 05/11/19 at approximately 0206 a.m., an Ithaca Police Officer on patrol heard the sound of numerous gunshots coming from the 200 block of South Cayuga Street. Tompkins County Dispatch advised that a 911 caller had stated there had been a shooting in a... Read More.

Ithaca Police Need Your Help to Get Iconic Statue Vandal

Saturday, May 4 by Bill Moyer

Ithaca Police Department is currently investigating vandalism to the iconic Child of Ithaca statue on the Ithaca Commons. The statue is of a female sitting at a table with a cup in her hand.Video surveillance shows that on April 21 about 9:55 an unknown... Read More.

Ithaca Police: Man Locked Children in Bedroom

Sunday, April 7 by Bill Moyer

On April 4, Ithaca police investigators arrested Zachary L. Pesold, 58, of West Village Place, and charged him with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stemmed from multiple incidents when Pesold locked his 2-year old daughter and 4-year old... Read More.