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Elmira Police investigating homicide outside Washington Ave. business

Tuesday, May 21 by Dave Radigan

The Elmira Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday night on Washington Ave.Police responded to a report of a confirmed shooting with a victim outside of Gush’s Thirsty Bear at approximately 10:52 p.m. on Monday.Upon arrival no victim was located at... Read More.

Ithaca Police looking for suspect in shooting

Monday, May 20 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on the 100 block of North Aurora Avenue just after midnight on Sunday.According to police, witnesses reported that an individual who was on foot, shot at a white Jeep Cherokee multiple times. Both... Read More.

Elmira PD releases body cam footage of officer shooting ‘dangerous dog’

Wednesday, May 15 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department has released the body camera footage worn by an officer who shot an aggressive dog while responding to an incident last week.According to WENY-TV, the officer was responding to a call on May 7th on Wallace Place when an unleashed... Read More.

Waverly man arrested after allegedly leading police on high-speed chase

Wednesday, May 15 by Pat McDonald

A Waverly man is in the Bradford County Jail after police say he led them on a chase that reached speeds over 100 miles per hour on Sunday.According to Athens Township Police, 37-year-old Cody J. Blake was arrested following a chase that stretched over... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing Athens woman found

Tuesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

The woman who was missing in Athens Borough was found and transported to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Athens Borough Police.Multiple agencies worked together to do an aggressive land, water and air search of Sayre, Athens... Read More.

Homeless man arrested for assaulting victim in Walmart, police officer

Wednesday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

A homeless man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted someone inside Walmart and then attacked a police officer on Sunday in Johnson City.According to police, 33-year-old Angel Vasquez has been charged with assaulting a police officer in the second degree, a felony, as... Read More.

Johnson City receives $600K grant for police, fire and public works

Tuesday, April 30 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Johnson City recently received a $600,000 grant to help the village’s police, fire and public works departments.The Police Department received: two vehicles (one undercover and one marked), building upgrades and station repairs, surveillance cameras, computers, and other equipment.The Fire Department received:... 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.

Johnson City Police arrest man at high school track meet

Tuesday, April 23 by Pat McDonald

On Saturday April 20, at about 2:40 p.m., the Johnson City Police were called to the Johnson City High School sports complex for a report of a suspicious male.The suspicious male was later identified as Colin Williams, a parent from another school district. Responding... Read More.

Van Etten man charged after allegedly ramming truck into police car

Tuesday, April 23 by Pat McDonald

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Van Etten man after he allegedly threatened deputies and rammed his truck into a police vehicle last Thursday night.According to police, 26-year-old Gregory D. Edwards was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, a Class E felony, and misdemeanor... Read More.

NY State Police: 4-year-old child killed in car vs. tricycle accident in Barton

Wednesday, March 27 by Pat McDonald

BARTON – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal accident that took the life of a 4-year-old child in the Town of Barton on Tuesday.According to police, the incident took place just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday on Old Barton Road in... Read More.

Endicott Police Department warns of new phone scam

Tuesday, March 26 by Pat McDonald

The Endicott Police Department has received several calls of fraudulent activity related to a two-part scam involving telephone calls with false information.First - potential victims receive a phone call from what the caller purports to be a financial institution stating that the victim's identity... Read More.