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Yahoo
11-04-2025
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Homer man charged after fleeing from police
TOWN OF HOMER, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Homer man is facing several charges, including 15 traffic and vehicle violations, after fleeing from police. On April 4, at approximately 8:06 p.m., an officer from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office was patrolling in the area of Route 11 in the Town of Homer when they attempted to conduct a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The operator of the vehicle, 27-year-old Gavin Dunn, failed to comply with the officer's orders and fled the scene. The officer was unable to safely follow Dunn and eventually lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly after, officers from the Cortland City Police located the vehicle in the City of Cortland. Dunn refused to comply, fleeing in his vehicle for a second time. According to police, Dunn committed several vehicle and traffic violations while fleeing from law enforcement. During the pursuit, his vehicle left the roadway, causing property damage. Dunn was taken into custody and transported to Upstate Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. Dunn later turned himself in at the Cortland County Sheriff's Office. He is facing the following charges: Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in the Third Degree Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree Resisting Arrest Driving While Intoxicated Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree Two counts of Reckless Driving 15 Miscellaneous Vehicle and Traffic Infractions Dunn was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Cortlandville Court on April 28 and to the Town of Homer Court on May 6. Homer man charged after fleeing from police BCSO Featured Warrant: Andrew Chambers Nineveh brothers charged with child porn, sex with a cow Explore Chenango Outdoor Challange returns for second year Deliveries to Food Bank of the Southern Tier cancelled due to federal cuts Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
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Cortland County car crash
CORTLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Tuesday, March 25, at around 12:35 p.m., officers of the Cortland County Sheriff's Office responded to a car crash in the area of McGraw-Marathon Road and Sperry Road in the Town of Freetown. The officers discovered that the driver of a 2009 Toyota Camry had a medical incident, causing the driver to go off the road. The car hit a utility pole and came to a stop in a field. The driver of the car was transported by ambulance to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center for minor injuries. The Cortland County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Marathon Fire Department, Marathon Ambulance (MAVAC), CNY Towing, and New York State Electric& Gas (NYSEG). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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Cortlandville man accused of physically abusing elderly victim
CITY OF CORTLAND, N.Y. (WVT/WBGH) – A Cortlandville man was arrested last week after allegedly subjecting an elderly victim to abuse. On March 5, Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office responded to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, located at 134 Homer Avenue in the City of Cortland, for an elder abuse allegation. During an investigation, it was determined that 48-year-old Robert Morris had allegedly physically abused an elderly victim who was known to him. Morris was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent/Physically Disabled Person, a Felony, and Harassment, a violation. He was processed at the Sheriff's Office and arraigned through the Centralized Arraignment Process. Morris was released. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Cortlandville Court on March 12. Cortlandville man accused of physically abusing elderly victim Cortland County woman convicted of murdering mother Cortland Co. man arrested on weapons charges amid animal neglect investigation 84-year-old Willet man arrested on rape, forcible touching, imprisonment charges Otsego County Jail nurse accused of falsifying records Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
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84-year-old Willet man arrested on rape, forcible touching, imprisonment charges
TOWN OF WILLET, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Cortland County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of an elderly man Thursday who's accused of sexual abuse from 2022 to 2024. 84-year-old Donald Griest, of the Town of Willet in Cortland County, is accused of subjecting a victim known to him to inappropriate sexual contact between January 2022 and November 2024. CCSO initially received the complaint in 2024 for sexual abuse. Griest was charged with two counts of rape in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, forcible touching, and unlawful imprisonment in the second degree. Griest was arraigned through the Centralized Arraignment Process, where he was released on his own recognizance. his next Court appearance is scheduled for March 6 at 6:00 PM in the Town of Willet Court Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
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Support STOP DWI with these Cortland County pizza shops
CORTLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Super Bowl party goers will get a free prize from their favorite pizza shop this weekend as the Cortland County Sheriff's Office raises awareness for its STOP DWI program. Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect opportunity to enjoy fun with family and friends. For some, it's also a day to enjoy alcoholic beverages. In honor of Super Bowl LIX, the Sheriff's Office is reminding the public to drink responsibly as it partners with several Cortland County pizza shops. Individuals who call and order from the following restaurants will receive a free STOP DWI pizza cutter with their order: A Pizza & More A Round Pizza Little Caesars, Little Italy Magro's Mamma Maria's Nicky C's Pontillo's Pudgies Small Town Pizza Each restaurant will be given pizza cutters with the STOP DWI NY – Cortland County logo on them. Quantities are limited so place your orders early to ensure you receive the free gift. The Sheriff's Office encourages the public to have a plan and avoid drinking and driving at all costs in order to keep the roadways safe. Hung jury leads to mistrial in Aissa murder case Josh Allen wins NFL MVP award Support STOP DWI with these Cortland County pizza shops What is influenza A, the type of flu making people so sick right now? Ithaca man arrested on arson charge after months-long investigation Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
