Weekly Safety Report: Wrong-Way Crash, Infant Overdose, Bridge Jump, and Police Activities in Tioga County, New York

This week in Tioga County, New York, there were several incidents that required attention from law enforcement and emergency responders. These incidents include a wrong-way crash resulting in injuries, an infant fentanyl overdose, the recovery of a body from a river after a jump from a bridge, and various arrests made by the Owego Police Department.

Wrong-Way Crash Sends 2 to Hospital

FOX 40 News WICZ TV12-20-2023

A woman from Owego was charged with DWI after driving west in the eastbound lane and colliding head-on with another vehicle. Both drivers had to be extricated from their vehicles and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

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• Wrong-Way Crash Sends 2 to Hospital

Waverly Man Charged After Infant Fentanyl Overdose

NewsChannel 3612-20-2023

A Waverly man is facing charges after his eight-month-old child suffered an overdose due to exposure to fentanyl. The infant was rushed to the hospital and received life-saving care.

Related reports:

• Waverly Man Charged After Infant Fentanyl Overdose
• Man Arrested After Baby Overdoses on Fentanyl

Body of male that jumped from the Court Street Bridge recovered after extensive search

owegopennysaver.com12-21-2023

After a search, the body of a male who had jumped off the Court Street Bridge was found on the north side of the river, several miles away from the bridge. The incident began when the police received a call about a man standing on the bridge railing.

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• Body of male that jumped from the Court Street Bridge recovered after extensive search

Owego Police Department Report

owegopennysaver.com12-20-2023

The Owego Police Department reported various activities during the week, including calls for service, traffic tickets issued, mental health hold reported, and responses to motor vehicle accidents. They also made an arrest for endangering the welfare of a child and harassment.

Related reports:

• Owego Police Department Report

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