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Elmira man arrested after burglary at JCPenney
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – An Elmira man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into the JCPenney yesterday in Big Flats. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, members of the sheriff’s office, along with members of the Horseheads Police Department and the New York State Police, were called to the JCPenney on Wednesday, […]
Vehicle catches fire on I-86 Thursday afternoon
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – A vehicle caught fire this afternoon on I-86 in Big Flats. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, the vehicle appeared to have caught fire in the westbound lane on I-86 going past the airport near Corning. The incident did not stop traffic but caused it to slow […]
Elmira PD asks for help finding alleged steak theft suspect
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Police are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of being involved in an Elmira grocery store theft. The Elmira Police Department is investigating two steak thefts from Weis Market on North Main Street in Elmira. According to the EPD, a man went into the store and stole numerous […]
Chemung County inmate injured after hot soup was poured over him; one arrested
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — One man was injured and another was arrested this week after police say hot soup was poured over an inmate at the Chemung County Jail, resulting in burns. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Brendan P. Crowley was arrested on Monday, July 15, on the charge of assault in […]
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Patrick Woodward, suspect in Elmira armed burglary, will serve 3 years in prison
One of three suspects charged in connection with an armed burglary in January in the City of Elmira will serve three years in prison for his role in the crime. Patrick Woodard, 24, of Elmira, was also sentenced in Chemung County Court this week to three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty June 3 to a count of second-degree attempted burglary.
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