NYSP vehicle sideswiped on I-86

A New York State Trooper had a close call Wednesday afternoon when his patrol vehicle was sideswiped on Interstate 86 near Exit 54 in Horseheads. State Police say the trooper had exited his vehicle to clear large debris from the eastbound passing lane when a... Read More.

Owego Man Arrested on Horseheads Bench Warrant

James P. Yost Jr., 29, of Owego was arrested on Wednesday on an outstanding Bench Warrant for Petit Larceny, a class A Misdemeanor, issued by the Town of Horseheads Court on Aug 16. Yost was arraigned in the Town of Horseheads Court and remanded... Read More.

Investigation into Chemung County Attorney Completed

The investigation into the death of the Chemung County Attorney has been completed. Matt Rosen died from hypothermia that followed consumption of alcoholic beverages. The attorney attended a Christmas party in Horseheads on December 22nd. At about midnight, he left the party to attend... Read More.

Fugitive from Justice Arrested

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 35 year-old Ryan Twist of Horseheads as a Fugitive From Justice. Twist is currently an inmate at the Chemung County Jail on unrelated charges. Twist was arraigned and remanded back to the Chemung County... Read More.

Three People Seriously Injured in Head-On DWI Crash

Three people were seriously injured in a head-on DWI crash in Newfield. On Sunday at about 7PM, 27-year-old Andrew Sampson of Horseheads crossed the double line on Shaffer Road and struck a Ford Fusion. The three people in the Fusion were airlifted to Upstate... Read More.

Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Horseheads

The New York State Police in Horseheads are investigating a fatal house fire. Fire and police responded to 541 East Franklin Street in Horseheads at about 3:15PM on Tuesday. First responders located one deceased adult in the residence. The victim has not yet been... Read More.

Suspicious Fire Being Investigated in Horseheads

Early Friday morning, emergency responders were called to a residential structure fire on Lake Road in the Town of Horseheads. Two adults and a child were able to exit the home without injury. The fire is being treated as suspicious in nature. The Sheriff’s... Read More.