Update: Fatal Auto Accident in Town of Barton

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office investigated a one car fatal motor vehicle accident occurring on March 19th at approximately 8:00 PM. A 1997 Ford Taurus was driving southbound on Nelson Rd. in the Town of Barton. The vehicle slid on the pavement going off the east... Read More.

Broome County Police Arrest Two on Heroin Charges

On Friday March 18th, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit concluded two separate month long investigations into the illegal sale and possession of heroin. Several search warrants were executed as a result of the investigations. A total of 720 bags of heroin with a street value... Read More.

State Police Investigate Armed Robbery in Kirkwood

New York State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday on Johnson Road in the Town of Kirkwood. A white man in his twenties stopped to ask for directions. He displayed a pocket knife and stole an unknown amount of money. The victim was a... Read More.
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Cornell Withdraws Recognition of Fraternity Where Member Died

Cornell University has withdrawn its recognition of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity for five years following an investigation into the death of member George Desdunes. The University issued a statement on the matter, saying an investigation "indicates that George Desdunes, 19, was provided alcohol while in... Read More.

Little Meadows, PA Priest Arrested

Father Phillip Ferrara, 48, has been arrested on charges stemming from sexual contact with a 14 year old boy. The Pennsylvania State Police said the offense occurred last November at the Our Lady of Solitude Retreat Center in Little Meadows, Pennsylvania. Ferrara turned himself in on... Read More.
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Police Officer Assaulted In Steuben County

A traffic stop led to the alleged assault of a Corning police officer. Police say they stopped a suspicious car in the Radisson Hotel parking lot Thursday and later noticed drug paraphernalia inside. That's when police say the driver, Shane Carlson of Beaver Dams, took... Read More.
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Planned Electric Service Interruption in Owego Today

NYSEG plans to take a brief electric service interruption on Friday, March 18, 2011 starting at 10:00 AM. The planned outage, which should last no longer than five minutes, is necessary to conduct a voltage conversion job along Talcott Street in Owego. The areas affected will... Read More.

Bronx Woman Arrested for Crack Cocaine Offenses

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit has arrested Miyella McNeil, 33, of the Bronx on drug charges. A two week investigation ended after police executed a Search Warrant on McNeil and the rental vehicle she was operating. Police stopped the vehicle on Carroll Street in the... Read More.

Binghamton Man Arrested for Marijuana Growing Operation

Members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit have arrested Corey Wilson, 29, of Binghamton on drug and weapons charges. Wilson was arrested after a search at his residence revealed a marijuana growing operation in his basement. The grow operation was dismantled and the following... Read More.