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Waverly man arrested on meth charges after Athens police chase
ATHENS, Pa. (WETM) — A Waverly man is facing multiple charges after police say he led them on a chase that at times exceeded 100 mph and had methamphetamine hidden under his car. Cody J. Blake, 37, was arrested on May 12 following a 2.47-mile-long police chase through Athens. According to the Athens Township Police […]
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, […]
Alert issued for missing Bradford County woman
Athens, Pa. — Police are looking for a woman who went missing from her home Monday night and hasn't been seen since. Judy Ann Johnston suffers from dementia, but is in good physical shape and "can walk at a very good pace when she wants," according to Athens police. She was last seen walking south on North Elmira Street around 7 p.m. Johnston is 5 feet 3 inches, 170 pounds,...
Towanda man charged with assault
Towanda, Pa. — An argument between a man and woman led to assault charges after police discovered injuries on one participant. Elijah Forrest Boone, 31, of Towanda assaulted the pregnant victim at his home and with his truck on the evening of May 5, Trooper Christopher Decatur said. Boone began arguing with the woman at a home near the 500 block of Third Street in Towanda, according to a complaint....
Pennsylvania fugitive arrested in Chemung County
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A Pennsylvania man has been arrested as a fugitive from justice in Chemung County for violation of probation from a previous charge. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Jamie M. Lang, 41, was arrested after the Criminal Investigations Division received a warrant from Bradford County, Pennsylvania, on May 10. The […]
Owego Police Department Report
The Owego Police Department reported that during the week of April 29, 2024 through May 5, 2024 there were 86 calls for service, the department responded to five motor vehicle accidents, and five traffic tickets were issued. The department also reported the following arrests. Marian I. Grechka, age 37 of...
Endicott Man Charged in Tioga County After Shooting Animal in Head
An Endicott man is facing charges in Tioga County after the sheriff's office says he shot an animal in the head. According to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office, Jeffrey W. Wike was arrested and charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Criminal Mischief after an investigation into an incident in which Wike shot a companion animal in the head with a firearm.
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...
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