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.

Stopped Police Cruiser Hit by Vehicle

A Horseheads police cruiser, conducting a traffic stop on the side of Watkins Road, was hit from behind by a third vehicle. Two police officers were injured in the 1 AM Thursday accident. They were treated and released from the hospital. Alcohol is believed... Read More.

Teen Has Died Following Swimming Pond Accident

A Horseheads teen has died from injuries suffered on Memorial Day, when he was swimming in a pond and went underwater. 16-year-old Michael Parker was brought to the surface by emergency workers from a pond on East Franklin Street, near Route 13. Michael passed away Wednesday morning.

Meth Lab Busted in Chemung County

The New York State Police conducted an investigation into a suspected Methamphetamine manufacturing site in Millport, Chemung County. Investigators seized approximately three ounces of suspected methamphetamine oil, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine manufacturing materials and chemicals. 38-year-old Martin Best and 31-year-old Melissa Fisher, both... Read More.

$9.7 Million Awarded to Assist Southern Tier Municipalities

Governor Cuomo has announced that $9.7 million has been awarded to 12 Southern Tier municipalities in his Restore New York Communities Initiative. The funds are intended to reinvigorate downtowns and generate new economic opportunities. Statewide, $81 million was awarded. Among the projects are:Village of... Read More.

One Perpetrator Shot in Horseheads Home Invasion

Chemung County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported home invasion Wednesday night.The call came in just before midnight. The homeowner, on Overlook Drive in the Town of Horseheads reported that three male subjects had entered the home, armed with a loaded... Read More.

Horseheads Student Found Positive for Tuberculosis

A high school student in Horseheads has been found positive for exposure to tuberculosis. School officials have disinfected all areas that the student may have come in contact with, including, classrooms and buses. The officials believe there is no danger to students or faculty.... Read More.

Deputy Fire Chief Facing Drug Charges in Horseheads

The Deputy Fire Chief for the Village of Horseheads Fire Department is facing a drug charge after a 10 month investigation. 43-year-old Thomas Margeson is charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Margeson was the Deputy Fire Chief, and is now suspended. According... Read More.

Chemung County Man Arrested After Assaulting Authorities

A Chemung County man has been arrested on multiple charges after assaulting two Chemung County Sheriff's Deputies. Deputies were contacted by a female in Horseheads who said that her ex-boyfriend, 35-year-old Kevin Searfoss, repeatedly texted and called her, despite an order of protection against... Read More.

New Developments in Gun Theft

Four of the forty-nine guns stolen last October from a Horsehead's gun shop have been recovered. Video Surveillance as well as an anonymous tip helped authorities trace the theft and sale of the guns to Douglas Church, Zachary Smith, and Brianna Lowe. One of... Read More.

Crash Severly Damages Horseheads Home

A family in Horseheads came home Saturday evening to a severely damaged house after a vehicle had veered off the road and collided into their property. The driver and car were still on the property when home owners arrived and called police. The driver... Read More.