Weekly Safety Report: Shooting, Vehicle Fire, and DWI Incident Impact Cortland County

This week in Cortland County, New York, there were three incidents that impacted the community's safety. These incidents included a shooting on Christmas Eve, a vehicle fire in Homer, and a DWI incident. Thankfully, there were no life-threatening injuries reported in any of these incidents.

Gun Violence Shatters Holiday Peace in Small Town America

New York News12-27-2023

A shooting occurred on Church Street in Cortland on Christmas Eve, injuring an 18-year-old woman. Fortunately, her injuries were not life-threatening, and she has since been treated and released from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. The City of Cortland Police Department is actively investigating the case, but the shooter is still at large.

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• Gun Violence Shatters Holiday Peace in Small Town America

Crews respond to Homer vehicle fire

whcuradio.com12-28-2023

Crews responded to a building on Route 41 in Homer after reports of a vehicle fire. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported, and the flames were extinguished, preventing serious damage to the building. Firefighters from Preble and Cortlandville provided assistance at the scene.

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• Crews respond to Homer vehicle fire

Cortland DWI Incident Highlights Rural America 's Battle with Impaired Driving

New York News12-26-2023

A local resident, Stephanie N. Earl, was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Cortland. Her car swerved off the road, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Responding officers from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office grew suspicious of Earl's condition and determined that she was under the influence of alcohol. Earl now faces charges including Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Aggravated DWI.

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• Cortland DWI Incident Highlights Rural America 's Battle with Impaired Driving
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