Pedestrian Struck by Car at Oakdale Mall
A pedestrian was struck by a car at Oakdale Mall Tuesday afternoon. The extent of the pedestrian’s injuries has not been disclosed. The accident happened near the mall entrance at about 3:15PM.
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JC Police Place Donated SUV into K-9 Service
The Johnson City Police Department has placed a new SUV in service. Funds for the vehicle were provided by a $15,000 donation from the Johnson City Walmart and from an anonymous source. The vehicle has been outfitted for K-9 service.
Arrest Made in Theft of Firearms
An Otsego County man has been arrested for the theft of firearms. 22-year-old Richard Garreau had moved from his residence, whereupon his former land lord reported that five firearms were missing. Garreau has been charged with five counts of felony Grand Larceny. He was arraigned and remanded to the... Read More.
Broome County Grand Jury Indicts Roque and Sanders
A Broome County Grand Jury made two notable indictment s in the last few days. The Grand Jury has indicted 20-year-old Michael Roque for the murder of Binghamton University student Joao Souza. Roque, who is also a BU student, stabbed Souza to death in April. He has... Read More.
Big Flats Woman Fatally Injured in Accident
A Big Flats woman was fatally injured while walking her dog on Suburban Drive on Monday morning. 48-year-old Barbara Velasquez and her dog were struck by a Ford dump truck owned by the Premier Landscaping Company of Elmira. The unoccupied truck began rolling backward downhill and struck the... Read More.
Police Impersonation Phone Scam Reported in Cortland County
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office have been investigating multiple complaints regarding a phone scam by an unknown person identifying themselves as “Deputy Mark Davis”. The individual, using a local phone number, is telling individuals they have active warrants for their arrest for not appearing before a Grand Jury.... Read More.
Tioga County Mourns Richford Fire Chief, John Keener
Tioga County is mourning the loss of Richford fire chief John Keener, who passed away suddenly on Thursday night. John was a lifetime member of the department and chief since 2010. He had been dealing with health issues, but his death was unexpected. Calling hours will be Tuesday from... Read More.
Endicott Police Make Arrest Following Brief Chase
The Endicott Police made an arrest on Thursday following a brief chase. 18-year-old Kenneth Jordan of Endicott was driving on Monroe Street. He failed to stop when requested by police but soon ran off the roadway into a building. Jordan fled the scene but was taken into custody... Read More.
Schuyler County Amber Alert Cancelled
An Amber Alert issued for a missing 15-day-old baby was canceled Thursday evening, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office announced. The alert for Gionna Harter, which was issued at 2:11 p.m., was canceled around 8:30 p.m. The child was located safely according to New York State Police. The baby's mother, Katrina... Read More.
Kimani Meadows Found Guilty of Murder
Jurors in Elmira have found Kimani Meadows guilty in the murder of Robyn Roper in 2016. Meadows was also found guilty on three weapons charges. Meadows is currently serving 20 years in prison on an unrelated charge.
Two Arrests Made for Manufacturing Meth
On Wednesday, State Troopers responded to a disturbance at OBrien’s Inn in the Town of Chemung. During the investigation Trooper ’s interviewed the residents of a rented room and discovered evidence of methamphetamine use and manufacturing within the room. Police located a “one pot” methamphetamine manufacturing operation within the room and wooded area... Read More.
Southern Tier Receives Grant for Affordable Housing
New York State has announced that nearly $17 million has been awarded to three affordable housing developments in the Southern Tier . The developments will create 202 affordable homes. The funding is part of more than $200 million the state is awarding to build or preserve more than 2,800 affordable... Read More.
