Weekly Safety Report: Drug Transaction, Scam Bust, School Bus Collision, and DWI Arrests hit Ithaca

This week in Ithaca, 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, 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 a significant increase in DWI arrests in the past six months.

Deputies charge two in alleged drug transaction in Ithaca

whcuradio.com12-19-2023

Deputies witnessed a drug transaction at Chuck's Mobil gas station and arrested Scott Tredeau, who was found in possession of meth and heroin. Tredeau is facing charges of felony criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance.

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• Deputies charge two in alleged drug transaction in Ithaca

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, leading to an investigation.

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• 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 shattered window. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and students were safely transferred to another bus.

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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 past six months, with a 233% rise in accidents involving impaired drivers. They urge caution on the roads, especially during holiday parties.

Related reports:

• IPD : DWI arrests up sharply in last six months

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