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NY State Police identify victim in fatal Marathon fire

Thursday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police has identified the victim of a deadly house fire on Monday in the Town of Marathon.According to police, 71-year-old James H. Stevens was killed in the fire, which occurred on State Route 11 at around 12:30 a.m.Police said the... Read More.

NY State Police identify victim in fatal Horseheads crash

Thursday, July 11 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police have identified the victim in Sunday's fatal crash in Horseheads.According to police, 56-year-old Tony Catlin of Newfield was killed when his Toyota Camry rolled over several times on Lattabrook Road in Horseheads just before 7 p.m. on Sunday.The investigation... Read More.

Police identify three victims in Tuesday’s fatal crash

Friday, April 26 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Township Police have identified the three victims from Tuesday’s fatal crash on Riverside Drive.The investigation revealed that a 2013 Nissan Altima operated by 46-year-old Brett W. Relyea of Owego was traveling southbound on Riverside Drive when it lost control and left the... Read More.

Elmira police identify woman who was found near train tracks

Wednesday, January 31 by Pat McDonald

ELMIRA -- The Elmira Police Department released the name of the woman who was found dead next to train tracks in Elmira on Monday.According to police, 47-year-old Melissa Swido of Elmira was found on the gravel shoulder of the Norfolk Southern Railway bridge over... Read More.

State police identify victim who died in kayak accident

Wednesday, January 31 by Pat McDonald

SOUTHPORT -- New York State Police have identified the kayaker who died on Seeley Creek in Southport over the weekend.According to police, 44-year-old Shawn R. McWhorter of Pine City died after his kayak capsized at around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.McWhorter was eventually removed from... Read More.

Waverly police identify a Waverly man as deceased body found in Glen Park death

Friday, November 18 by Bill Moyer

(Waverly, NY) - Waverly police have released an updated report on the investigation into the recent discovery of a deceased man who was found in Waverly Glen Park, 85 Moore St. Sgt. Mark Mitchell identified the deceased as Thomas F, Bellows... 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.

Update: Tips from public lead to NYSP troopers making arrest in larceny case

Wednesday, January 19 by Bill Moyer

Update 1/19/22: After receiving tips from the public, New York State Police at Sidney were able to make an arrest.On January 18, troopers arrested Ronald L. Mills, age 36 of Afton, NY, for the misdemeanor of Petit Larceny. He was processed at State Police at Sidney barracks... Read More.

COVID-19 “Alert PA App” Can Help PA Residents Identify Exposure to Virus

Thursday, September 24 by Bill Moyer

COVID Alert PA app can notify Pennsylvania residents if they may have been exposed to COVID-19 without revealing their identity or location. Since the announcement, roughly 50,000 Pennsylvanians have downloaded the app.COVID Alert PA is a free, voluntary mobile app developed by the Pennsylvania... Read More.

State Police Ask Public’s Help to Identify Ithaca Wholesale Club Larceny Suspect

Tuesday, June 16 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police at Ithaca are asking the public to take a close look at this picture. Do you know this man? He’s accused of leaving the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Lansing without paying for... Read More.

UPDATED: Ithaca Police Identify Man Shot and Killed By Officer

Monday, December 23 by Bill Moyer

UPDATED: Ithaca police have identified Michael DeCastro, 57, as the man killed early Saturday when shot by an officer in the lobby of the city's police station.Investigators said DeCastro was carrying a "butcher type knife" with a nine-inch blade... Read More.

UPDATE: NYSP Arrest Woman who Used Stolen Credit Card at Weis

Friday, December 13 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police at Endwell arrested Samantha A. Hilliker, 28, of Binghamton, on Friday and charged her with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property (Credit Card), a felony, for using a stolen credit card to purchase gift cards at Weis Markets in Endwell.State... Read More.