Weekly Safety Report: Crash, Burglaries, Crime Surge, and Scam Targeting Elderly Hit Tompkins County

This week in Tompkins County, New York, there were several incidents that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents included a crash on US 2 in Dryden that resulted in injuries, multiple burglaries in Ithaca, a surge in crime rates in Ithaca, an alleged burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive investigated by Cornell PD, and an alert Uber driver tipping off police to a scam targeting an elderly couple in Ithaca.

Crash on US 2 in Dryden injures two

yoursourceone.com12-28-2023

Two individuals were injured in a crash in Dryden when 95-year-old John Guthrie failed to yield the right of way and was hit by 67-year-old Eugene Royer. Both individuals were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

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• Crash on US 2 in Dryden injures two

Ithaca Police respond to multiple burglaries

NewsChannel 3612-24-2023

Ithaca Police responded to a reported burglary in progress on Highland Place. The suspect, described as a black male, was also believed to be responsible for another burglary in the college town area. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored hoodie, a dark-colored knit cap, and a black mask.

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Ithaca 's Crime Surge : Balancing Technology and Community in the Fight for Safety

New York News12-26-2023

Crime rates in Ithaca have seen an unsettling uptick, with recent events including a murder, an attempted murder, and a shootout. This surge in criminal activity has led to a demand for a stronger police presence, resulting in the installation of 20 license plate-reading cameras.

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Cornell PD investigating burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive

whcuradio.com12-27-2023

Cornell's police department is investigating an alleged burglary that occurred on Mary Ann Wood Drive. The suspect entered through an unlocked window between 1 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. No description of the suspect is available.

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• Cornell PD investigating burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive

Alert Uber driver tips off police to scam in progress on elderly Ithaca couple

14850.com12-26-2023

An observant Uber driver suspected that an elderly couple in Ithaca, who asked him to deliver a package containing a large amount of money, were victims of a scam. The driver alerted the police before proceeding to the intended destination in the Syracuse area.

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• Alert Uber driver tips off police to scam in progress on elderly Ithaca couple

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