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Truxton Man Arrested After Making Threats Towards Another Person
Around 5:15 on Tuesday evening, officers with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to Chenango Road in Truxton for a reported domestic incident. After an investigation by officers on scene, they were able to determine 55 year old Gary A. Vallese of Truxton, had made threats towards another person during the incident. Officers arrested Vallese and charged him with Harassment in the 2nd degree.
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
Man Who Robbed Tompkins Bank in Downtown Cortland Has Charges Dismissed – DA Blames Lack of Resources at DA’s Office
The man who robbed Tompkins Community Bank on Main Street in the City of Cortland, has had his charges against him dropped. The news comes after New York Courts dismissed the charges against Daniel A. Thilburg due to the lack of a speedy trial. The decision came from the courts last Tuesday, June 25th.
Police Presence Will Be Elevated This Week In New York
If you are traveling this week as part of your 4th of July plan you can expect to see more police on patrol. The New York State Troopers and local police will have extra patrols out this week as part of their STOP DWI/High Visibility Campaign where they will be looking for distracted and dangerous drivers.
7 customs officers in Upstate NY charged with stealing thousands from feds, union
Champlain, NY— Seven U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Upstate New York were charged Tuesday will stealing thousands of dollars from their government jobs and union posts, troopers said. All seven are executive board members of National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 138 in Champlain. Three current officers and...
12 Of New York State’s Most Wanted Criminals For July 2024
July has arrived in Upstate and Central New York. We can all do our part to be safe and watch out for New York's Most Wanted criminals. These lists serve as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the role that each one of us can play in keeping our neighborhoods secure.
WARNING: Bold Thieves On The Move In New York State
Just when you though you had seen everything, some bold thieves show you another move. There are reports of unique theft in areas of New York State that has law enforcement on the lookout. The summer is here and as busy as we are, it never hurts to remind people...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
Bribery, rape and contraband: NY corrections officer facing multiple charges
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. — A northern New York corrections officer is out of a job and facing several charges, including rape, bribery, and promoting prison contraband. New York State Police say they received word of these incidents on May 22. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision...
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
Adams County woman loses thousands in sheriff scam, trio charged
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate woman lost thousands of dollars in a sheriff’s department scam, and State Police say three out-of-state people were charged. In the scam, Lewis Bodie, 65, of New York, Stephanie McFall, 34, of Georgia, and Robert Lewis Jr., 34, of Indiana, allegedly stole just over $16,000 from an Adams […]
Hudson Valley Drivers Should Be Extra Cautious Starting Wednesday
New Yorkers are being warned about a police campaign that will target drivers for five days starting Wednesday. While it's always important to follow the rules of the road drivers will want to pay extra attention next week, as an army of police officers will be out in force looking for dangerous rulebreakers.
Local police chief announces retirement
City of Cortland police chief Paul Sandy announced his retirement following service in the department that spanned across four decades. Sandy’s retirement, which is effective July 31, was announced at the Cortland Common Council meeting on Tuesday. “We are grateful for Chief Sandy’s dedicated service to the city and...
NYSP looks to ID suspects in Cortlandville theft
CORTLANDVILLE, NY (CortacaToday) – Authorities ask for help in a Cortlandville theft investigation. State Troopers are trying to identify two people they say may have stolen items from Walmart on May 14, 2024. The pair allegedly filled up a shopping cart at the Bennie Road shopping center, did not attempt to pay, and left in a black pickup truck.
The fight for 'Andrew's Law': A mother's mission to prevent drunk driving fatalities
NEW YORK - The deadly crash into a Long Island nail salon by an alleged drunk driver last week has renewed one family's focus on passing a law to make the state's roads safer for everyone. The bill is known as "Andrew's Law," named after 12-year-old Andrew McMorris, who died...
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