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Cornell student accused of making online threats against Jewish people

Tuesday, October 31 by Pat McDonald

ITHACA -- Patrick Dai, age 21, a junior at Cornell University who is originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested on Tuesday on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications, according to a press... Read More.

10 arrested in kidnapping, murder of missing Ithaca man

Monday, August 28 by Pat McDonald

New York State Police and the City of Ithaca Police Department held a joint press conference at SP Ithaca in Dryden on Monday, updating the public on missing person... Read More.

Annual End of Summer/Labor Day Weekend STOP-DWI campaign underway

Wednesday, August 23 by Bill Moyer

The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign is underway and will end on September 4. Labor Day / End of Summer is one of the busiest travel times of the year and marks the unofficial end of summer season.New York State Police, County Sheriffs,... Read More.

Owego village police make multiple felony arrests of out-of-towners

Thursday, July 6 by Bill Moyer

Owego village police recently arrested Cullen M. Watson, 29, Newark Valley, NY, for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Third Degree – with intent to sell (B - Felony), Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree (C - Felony), Criminal Use... Read More.

Numerous first responders respond to assist with drowning at Taughannock Falls

Wednesday, May 24 by Bill Moyer

On Tuesday, May 23, at approximately 4:34 p.m., New York State Police were dispatched by the Tompkins County 911 Center to assist New York State Park Police with a reported drowning at the base of Taughannock Falls in the Town of Ulysses. Troopers from... Read More.

NY State Police investigate abduction of Ithaca woman killed in Virginia

Thursday, April 6 by Bill Moyer

On April 5, 2023, at about 7:22 a.m., State Police in Ithaca responded to a reported abduction of an adult female at 110 West Hill Circle in the Town of Ithaca. A witness reported the victim, Tatiana N. David, 34, of Ithaca, was forced... Read More.

Former law enforcement officer in Southern Tier arrested for misconduct and for criminal sex act

Thursday, December 8 by Bill Moyer

(Newfield, NY) - New York State Police arrested Kristofor O’Rourke, age 29, of Newfield, NY, on November 28 and charged him with 3rd degree Criminal Sex Act and and Official Misconduct.O’Rourke who was last employed by the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office was previously employed... Read More.

Man Attempting to Take Photo at Ithaca Falls Dies From Injuries Sustained in Fall

Wednesday, October 12 by WEBO

Ithaca, NY. -- A man who slipped and fell into the water of Ithaca Falls Tuesday afternoon while attempting to take a photograph has died from injuries sustained in the fall according to a press release from Ithaca Police.Ithaca Police responded at 2:03 p.m.,... Read More.

Burglar and perpetrator identifies himself as NYSEG worker; Ithaca police need your help

Monday, September 26 by Bill Moyer

(Ithaca, NY) - On Monday at 10:34 a.m., a burglary was reported in the 100 block of North Cayuga Street. The perpetrator made forced entry into an unoccupied building, stole numerous items, and items out of a vehicle in the same area. The man... Read More.

Recognize these guys? Ithaca police needs your help to identify graffiti perpetrators

Monday, September 19 by Bill Moyer

(Ithaca, NY) - Ithaca Police Department have reported numerous incidents of graffiti in the city over the last few weeks. Numerous businesses and residential housing have been targeted, including an Ithaca police car while the officer was out on official duties in the downtown... Read More.

New York, Pennsylvania Non-Profits Focused on Community Health Needs Encouraged to Apply for Up to $20,000 in Funding

Wednesday, August 31 by WEBO

Sayre, Pa. -- Guthrie is making available up to $20,000.00 in grant funding to community non-profit organizations within a 12-county service area of New York and Pennsylvania that address and prioritize areas identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA.)The Patient Protection and Affordable... Read More.

Police arrest Ithaca man in spate of weekend burglaries; charged with five felonies, no bail

Thursday, July 14 by Bill Moyer

(Ithaca, NY) - Early morning on July 12, around 12:45 AM, Ithaca Police Department Investigators working a burglary suppression detail observed a suspicious person rummaging through a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat which was on a trailer in the parking lot of Bed,... Read More.

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