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Interesting facts about Ithaca’s most infamous murderer, Edward Rulloff
A prominent criminal in Ithaca folklore, some may describe the story of Rulloff as someone who led a double life. He was a murderer, yes, but also a scholar with a knack for linguistics. Here are a few interesting facts about Rulloff’s strange life:. • It is suspected he...
Groton Man Leads Police on Vehicle and Foot Pursuit, Charged with Multiple Felonies
On the morning of Wednesday, July 10, Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies and Dryden Police officers led a police chase and foot pursuit that resulted in a wanted man being arrested and charged with numerous felonies. At around 8:34 a.m., Sheriff's Deputies and Dryden Police witnessed a wanted man, identified as...
Ithaca woman arrested after allegedly stabbing man
An Ithaca woman has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed a male victim on Thursday afternoon. Ithaca Police arrested 24-year-old Jessica Leigh Anderson for assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, and burglary in the first degree, a Class B felony, as well as a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a weapon.
Ithaca man arrested on weapons charges
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Ithaca man is facing multiple charges after police say they found a rifle, a bulletproof vest, and ammo in his home. Jerimiah C. Greenidge, 25, was arrested on July 16 after an investigation into recent shootings and weapons violations in the City of Ithaca. According to the Ithaca Police Department, […]
Oregon man jailed on local felony charges
LAKE PLACID | A Eugene, Ore., man was apprehended and arrested in Endicott, N.Y. (Broome County) July 13 on a bench warrant issued by Lake Placid Village Court on Dec. 27, 2021, following the investigation of a November 2021 automobile theft. Tash R. Harris, aka Tash R. Joyner, 49, was...
Quick Response Stops Structure Fire From Spreading – No Injuries Reported
Around 7:30pm on Monday, July 15th, Cortland County 9-1-1 Dispatch received a report of a structure fire at 5691 Route 281 in the Town of Homer due to a lightning strike. Fire Departments from Homer, Preble, and Cortlandville were dispatched to the scene. Responding firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Dryden firefighter reflects on experience with firefighters in Malawi
When Dryden firefighter Amanda Brayton took a trip to Malawi in June, she quickly realized the vast differences between fire departments there and in America. For example, Brayton said the city of Blantyre, Malawi has a population of about 1.8 million people. The city has a fire station and a substation, but both stations have only one fire truck.
NYSP officers teach students about law enforcement dive teams
Over in Vestal, this week's class of Vestal Youth Police Academy cadets were introduced to the world of law enforcement scuba divers. Today marked the first ever visit by a New York State Police Dive Team troop to the Academy. The divers first led the cadets through a presentation surrounding...
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