Three Charged in Barton Drug Raid; Sent to Tioga Jail

On Monday, New York State Police Community Narcotics Team – Southern Tier, along with State Police Owego, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office and the Waverly Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located at 637 State Route 17C in Barton, Tioga County. The... Read More.

Two Tier Friendly’s Restaurants ‘Unfriended’ Us

All across western and central New York Sunday hungry fans of Friendly’s restaurants were greeted with disappointment. Customers at several locations were greeted with a notice posted to the front door announcing the location had closed for good. The dining spot at 301 E. Main... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Charge 3 with Criminal Possession

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrests of three people of drug charges following separate traffic stops in the village of Owego.   Deputies said they arrested 37-year-old Anna Smith of Owego, 42-year-old Douglas Forsyth of Barton and 59-year-old Micah LaPlante of Barton. All three... 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.

Broome Sheriff’s Deputies Looking for Parole Violators

Broome County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Tyler B. Williams and Angela Feitzinger, both fugitives from justice. Deputies say Williams and Feitzinger might be travelling together. Both are also wanted on Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance.   TYLER B. WILLIAMS Sex: Male Race: White Height: 5’... Read More.

UPDATED: Wild 110 mph Chase from Broome Ends in Owego

A 21-year-old woman from Adams, New York, was arrested Thursday after a pursuit through multiple jurisdictions. She’s been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs and issued 14 traffic citations, with more charges likely. On April 4 at approximately 6:02 p.m., New York State... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Arrest Men for Larceny and DWI

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests. In one case, deputies arrested 29-year-old Kirk Shultis of Spencer. He was charged with felony grand larceny. The charge resulted from a report of stolen scrap metal and cold patch road repair materials from the... Read More.

Broome Sheriff: Body Found along Nanticoke Creek

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation into the death of a man whose remains were located Wednesday morning in the Town of Maine. About 9:20am, the Broome County 911 center received a call from a resident in the Town of... Read More.

After Traffic Stop, Owego Man Faces Numerous Charges

An Owego man is facing nine charges including two misdemeanor counts after he was pulled over on State Route 17-C. State police said they arrested 31-year-old Christopher Short.   His misdemeanor charges include driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation. Some of his infractions include drinking... Read More.