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20-year old arrested for stealing from store in Cortlandville (Report)
Report from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office: On Wednesday, Sept. 23, at approximately 4:34 p.m., officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to Walmart at 819 Bennie Rd. in the Town of Cortlandville for a reported larceny complaint. It was determined that…
Man arrested for threatening individual with a knife (Report)
Report from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Sept. 15 at 6:59 p.m., deputies responded to an apartment located at 120 West Hill Circle for the report of someone threatening violence against another person with a knife. The complainant reported that upon arriving home they…
County Health Department reminds community of respiratory illness season
Press release from the Cortland County Health Department: The Cortland County Health Department wants to remind the community that common respiratory viruses like Flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) typically spread during the fall and winter months. As cooler…
State Police in Homer seeking assistance in identifying theft suspect
Report from the New York State Police: On Sept. 10 at approximately 5:14 p.m., a female was observed inside Walmart concealing merchandise. The woman, who has reddish-colored hair, was wearing a black shirt and green patterned leggings. The woman exited the store through the…
Marathon man arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate images to minor (Report)
Report from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office: The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an adult male inappropriately communicating with and contacting a person under the age of 17. Through their investigation, officers determined that the defendant, Daniel L.…
Cortland County Sheriff warns of ‘Senior Deputy Investigator’ scam
Report from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office: We have been made aware of several scam phone calls that have been received in the county. There has been a male caller claiming that he is a “Senior Deputy Investigator,” …this caller then advises the victims that they missed…
Solon man receives DWI charges following disturbance complaint (Report)
Report from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday, Sept. 18, at approximately 11:08 p.m., officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Route 11 in the Town of Cortlandville for a disturbance complaint. It was determined that the…
Free food giveaway to be held in Cortland this week
Post from the Seven Valleys Health Coalition: Our next Free Food Giveaway will be held at Seven Valleys Food Rescue Hub (174 Homer Ave, Cortland) next Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. You know the drill – bring some bags, walk through the line and go home with a collection…
DWI arrest made in the Town of Dryden (Report)
Report from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Sept. 14 at approximately 3:34 p.m., Tompkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to information indicating that an alleged intoxicated female had just left liquor in the City of Ithaca after being denied service. The…
Cincinnatus man receives multiple charges after fleeing from officers (Report)
Report from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office: On Sept. 14 at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a motorcycle traveling on Cincinnatus Road in the Town of Cincinnatus, after officers observed…
City Police requesting assistance with Union Street fight investigation
Report from the City of Cortland Police Department: The Cortland Police Department is aware of and investigating a large fight that occurred on Union Street last Saturday, Sept. 12, at approximately 2:20 a.m. We understand that video of the incident may exist, and we are asking…
State Police to host free child car check in Homer
Press release from the New York State Police: (Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 20-26). The New York State Police is committed to safety and focuses on preventing injuries and fatalities resulting from improperly restrained or unrestrained child passengers. New York State…