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Watkins Glen man arrested after Schuyler County standoff
READING, N.Y. (WETM) — One man was arrested after an all-day standoff with police in Schuyler County on Wednesday that closed down part of a local road for hours. According to a release from the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Dennis Thompson was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 28, following a standoff with police inside his […]
Ithaca Police Investigate Shooting on West Buffalo Street
Ithaca Police are investigating a daytime shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the 300 block of West Buffalo Street, leaving one person injured. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they located a victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. The individual was promptly transported to a regional trauma center with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Unresponsive male found at Wisner Park; police investigating
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An unresponsive male was found at Wisner Park and taken to the hospital on Thursday after police declared the incident an assault investigation. According to the Elmira Police Department, around 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, police responded to Wisner Park for an unresponsive male. Police found the male on the […]
Elmira man arrested on arrest warrant for theft
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – An Elmira man has been arrested on a warrant relating to a theft. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Johnny B. Taylor, 19, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 29, on an arrest warrant issued by Big Flats Town Court on Aug. 22 for grand larceny in the fourth degree, a […]
Two arrested after reported commercial burglary in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) — Two people were arrested on Thursday after police said they were found inside a building taking items that didn’t belong to them. According to the Ithaca Police Department, 34-year-old Molly Willsallen and 36-year-old Robert Golkowski were arrested on Thursday, Aug. 29, on the charge of burglary in the third degree, a […]
Elmira Police Department investigating burglary at FM Howell building
ELMRIA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the FM Howell building in Elmira on Wednesday. According to EPD, two people were pictured breaking into a gated area and stealing property from an employee at the manufacturing company on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Pictures of the individuals can be […]
Three arrested in connection to June 28 shootings in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – Three men from Ithaca have been arrested in connection to two separate shootings that occurred in the City of Ithaca on June 28. According to the Ithaca Police Department, the arrests stem from a double shooting incident and an intentional car crash that occurred on the above-listed date.
Ithaca Police search for individuals involved in assault incident
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Ithaca Police Department is searching for information about an assault that occurred early Thursday morning in Ithaca. Police say they received the report of a physical assault on two college-aged men that occurred at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. According to the report, two to three men assaulted […]
Police share risks over back to school pictures
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Elmira Police warned Friday against including key information on a popular "back to school" photoboard that many parents use in first day pictures. Police say if you want to use them, be careful where you post it, as strangers may use that information to learn key facts like where your child goes to school, their after-school activities and more.
Vote delayed on new gunshot detection system in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira City Council is working with Chemung County to resolve a “clerical matter” that caused a vote on a new gunshot detection system for the city to be withdrawn. The plan is to install a network of 40 microphones to poles around Elmira to help pinpoint shooting locations. Police Chief […]
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