Weekly Safety Report: Drug Transaction, Home Fire, Scam Bust, Bus Collision, and DWI Increase in Tompkins County, New York

This week in Tompkins County, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a drug transaction resulting in the arrest of an individual, a home fire that was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, an Uber driver assisting in the bust of a scam targeting an elderly couple, a school bus collision with a tree branch causing a broken window but no injuries, and an increase in DWI arrests in the last six months.

Deputies charge two in alleged drug transaction in Ithaca

whcuradio.com12-19-2023

Deputies witnessed a drug transaction at a gas station and arrested Scott Tredeau, who was found in possession of meth and heroin. He was charged with felony criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance.

Related reports:

• Deputies charge two in alleged drug transaction in Ithaca

No injuries , resident being assisted by Red Cross , after Newfield home fire

14850.com12-22-2023

A home fire occurred at Meadowbrook Park, but there were no injuries reported. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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• No injuries , resident being assisted by Red Cross , after Newfield home fire

Uber driver helps NYS Police bust a $ 23K scam targeting an elderly couple in Ithaca

cnycentral.com12-18-2023

An Uber driver reported a suspicious package containing a large amount of money, suspecting it to be the proceeds of a scam. The information was relayed to the police, and the incident is being investigated.

Related reports:

• Uber driver helps NYS Police bust a $ 23K scam targeting an elderly couple in Ithaca
• Scammers bilked elderly Ithaca couple out of $ 23K , troopers say
• Uber driver , state police stop $ 20K scam targeting local elderly couple
• Elderly Ithaca Couple Protected From Scam By Diligent Uber Driver -- Troopers Make Two Arrests

No injuries , just broken window , in school bus vs tree branch collision Tuesday morning

14850.com12-19-2023

A school bus on its route was struck by a tree limb, causing a window to shatter. No injuries were reported, and students were transferred to another bus and safely transported to school.

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• No injuries , just broken window , in school bus vs tree branch collision Tuesday morning

IPD : DWI arrests up sharply in last six months

whcuradio.com12-21-2023

The Ithaca Police Department has seen a significant increase in DWI arrests in the last six months, with a 233% increase in accidents involving impaired drivers. They advise caution on the roads during holiday parties.

Related reports:

• IPD : DWI arrests up sharply in last six months

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