Elmira
CRIME & SAFETY
Chemung County man faces possible life in prison after guilty plea on federal drug charges
A Chemung County man who was arrested following a high-speed chase through parts of Tioga and Broome counties in 2021 faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to drug and illegal firearm charges. Charles Kennedy, 26, of Elmira, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to...
Two Elmira residents charged in fentanyl-related death of their two-year-old child
Two parents have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the 2023 death of their two-year-old child. On July 2nd of last year, the Elmira Police Department, Elmira Fire Department and Erway Ambulance responded to an address on the 400 block of Gaines Street for a report of an unresponsive two-year-old child. Lifesaving measures were performed on the child who was then life-flighted to Rochester.
Elmira Police investigating shooting on West Hudson Street
The Elmira Police Department responded to the 500 block of West Hudson Street on Thursday, June 27th for a reported shooting. Police received multiple reports of this incident and one house was confirmed to have been struck by bullets. No one was struck or injured. Following an investigation, three people...
Parents, kids can now be charged for using Orbeez guns in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – In a unanimous 5-0 vote Monday night, the Elmira City Council approved a revised law that toughens penalties for shooting “Orbeez” style pellet guns in public. Toy guns that shoot beads filled with water and gel have grown in popularity. A social media challenge where users record videos of random people […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Night coming to Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Catholic Charities will host a domestic violence awareness event next weekend at the Elmira Pioneers baseball game. Community members are invited to enjoy a night of baseball and also learn how they can become aware of and take action against domestic violence at the Pioneers game against the Newark Pilots on […]
Woman, dog rescued after falling near scenic Pennsylvania outlook
ATHENS, Pa. (WETM) — A terrifying moment in Bradford County took place Tuesday morning after a woman was reported to have fallen over an embankment near a scenic overlook. According to emergency crews and the Bradford County Emergency Management, an active rescue scene took place near an overlook on Sheshequin Road just south of Athens on July 2, just after 11:45 a.m.
Today Is The Anniversary Of The Death Of State Trooper Nick Clark
FROM NYSP: Trooper Nicholas F. Clark, 29, was killed on July 2, 2018, when he responded to a report of a suicidal male in the town of Erwin, Steuben County. During the incident, the suspect exited the rear of the house and fired a shot, striking and killing Trooper Clark.
Troy man charged after alleged Gillett burglary
GILLETT, Pa. (WETM) — A Troy man is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a Gillett home and stealing alcohol. Tyler Brown, 19, turned himself in after a burglary investigation. According to the Pennsylvania State Police Department, Brown broke into a South Creek Township house and stole four bottles of Crown Royal and three […]
Fire crews respond to blaze at Athens apartment building
UPDATE 9:10 P.M. (7/1) -- The Bradford County Department of Public Safety says one person was taken for medical evaluation after a fire damaged a Page Manor apartment in Athens Monday. The fire was contained to one apartment on the fourth floor, other areas of the building suffered minor smoke...
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