Ithaca Police continue Probe into Four Lime Bikes Fires

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.

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

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 Eyeglass Store Employee Charged with Sex Act

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.

Man Threatens Ithaca Lowe’s Employee with Hatchet

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.

Ithaca Police: Man Locked Children in Bedroom

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.