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Heavy police presence in Gang Mills, road blocked off
GANG MILLS, N.Y. (WETM) – There is a heavy police presence at a residence on Highland Drive in Gang Mills this afternoon that has closed off the entire street. A report of the incident came into the 18 newsroom around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. According to a reporter on the scene, multiple New […]
Bath man arrested on several felonies following domestic disputes
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A Bath man was arrested on Thursday after police say he committed several felonies on three separate instances in May. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, on Thursday, May 9, 45-year-old Keith C. Frailey was arrested on the following charges: The arrest stems from a report on Thursday where […]
Two-car crash takes place in Elmira Tuesday evening
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A two-car crash temporarily blocked an intersection in the city of Elmira Tuesday evening. Two cars crashed at the intersection of North Main Street and West Water Street in Elmira at about 10:45 p.m. on May 14. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, a black Nissan could be […]
Corning man charged, allegedly had meth in jail
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A Corning man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he had drugs while in jail. Harold G. Warner, 36, was arrested at the Steuben County Jail on May 12. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, deputies got a report about contraband being found in a holding cell at the […]
Elmira man arrested on felony weapon charge
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira man was arrested on Wednesday after police say he threatened someone and brandished a gun. According to the Elmira Police Department, 30-year-old James E Jenkins was arrested on Wednesday, May 15, following an incident in the 300 block of South Avenue. Police responded to a call at 12:40 a.m. […]
Bodycam video; Elmira PD officer shoots attacking dog
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)– After an inquiry from 18 News, the Elmira PD has released the bodycam video from an officer who was charged by an angry dog and was forced to shoot it on May 7. The video shows the officer getting out of his police cruiser, followed by events leading up to, and including, […]
Man pleads guilty to 2023 Elmira murder
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to what the district attorney’s office said was regarding the murder of an Elmira man back in January of 2023. According to information from the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, 23-year-old Davonte L. Alligood pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 15, to murder in the second […]
Dundee man sentenced probation following ATV theft
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — A Yates County man was sentenced on Thursday following a theft in April where officials say he stole an ATV. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, 33-year-old Joey Brizzee was sentenced to five years of probation on Thursday, May 9, for the charge of grand larceny in the […]
Investigator Theetge announces release from in-patient rehab in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WETM) – Investigator Michael Theetge is showing improvement in his recovery journey as he announced this afternoon in a Facebook post that was shared by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office that he will be leaving in-patient care today. Theetge announced on Wednesday, May 15, that he...
Law enforcement memorial service to be held in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement officers from the region will be held in Bath on Friday. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Ninth Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held at the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Park, located at 7007 Rumsey Street Extension in Bath, at […]
Man hospitalized, Southport man jailed on assault charge after Elmira Byrne Dairy incident
A Town of Southport man faces an assault charge after an early morning incident Sunday in the City of Elmira that sent another man to the hospital. Around 1:10 a.m. Sunday, police officers responded to Byrne Dairy, 528 Pennsylvania Ave., for a report of a disturbance, according to the Elmira Police Department.
Schuyler County Sheriff's Office honors Law Enforcement Memorial Day
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office held their 5th annual Law Enforcement Day Service Wednesday evening. The ceremony was in remembrance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, which falls on May 15th every year. "Thank you for putting your community first, that you serve above all,...
Horseheads Kiwanis Club Honors Local Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Kiwanis Club of Horseheads nominated local law enforcement officers of the year on Tuesday night. This has been a tradition for 30 years now, and each year they take nominations from the heads of area departments, and award the officers for their service. "This is...
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