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2 days ago
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Police investigating gunshot after overnight incident in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Elmira Police are investigating a shooting in the city on Monday that left a home damaged by gunfire, according to a release from the Elmira Police Department. Around 11:33 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, officers in the city were sent to a report of gunshots in the 300 block of Fulton Street. Officers got to the area but couldn't find any evidence that a shooting took place. Around an hour late, at 12:38 a.m. on Monday, June 9, police were sent to the 500 block of West Gray Street for another report of gunshots. Elmira police bring back K-9 program after receiving funding This time officers found shell casings on the ground and noticed damages to a home on Grove Street, but no injuries were reported, the EPD said. The shots were reported due to the city's new Flock Raven shot spotter system which can detect gunshots and notify law enforcement of their origin. Elmira Police are investigating both events, and anyone with information is asked to call the EPD at 607-737-5626 or the anonymous tip line at 607-271-HALT. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
- Business
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Elmira police bring back K-9 program after receiving funding
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)— The Elmira Police Department is bringing back its K-9 program for the first time in over ten years after the Elmira City Council approved funding. The department will receive $122,095 in funding from the county. The funds will go towards the K-9 and other handler fees. 'The dog ranges between fifteen and sixteen thousand dollars, which seems to be the going rate, and then a new patroling vehicle. You're looking at forty-five to fifteen thousand dollars for that. There are those fees and then the handler training fee, and then all of the little things that go with it,' said Kristen Thorne, Elmira Police Department Chief. Corning Farmers Market kicks off first day of season Chief Thorne hopes that everything will be up and running by the end of 2025. 'I'm in the process of trying to get the bids and trying to find the place that we're going to buy it from, so when that happens, most of them it takes a couple of months to do the training on the dog,' said Thorne. The K-9s will be able to help sniff out drugs and complete tasks to help the department. Bikers urged to follow traffic laws and safety tips 'We are looking to get a dual-purpose dog so he or she will be able to do tracking, building searches, article searches, and then search for narcotics,' said Thorne.' Fentanyl, methenamine, cocaine, we do not test for obviously marijuana anymore, you know, because marijuana is legal now, so the dog won't be trained on that,' he said. Chief Thorne is currently in the process of choosing a K-9 to add to the department. 'I've reached out to several kennels, I have one in mind. There have been a lot of dogs in surrounding agencies that have come from this kennel, so that's what I would like to do, but that has not been cemented in stone as of yet,' said Thorne. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
- Automotive
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Elmira Police Department vehicle auction to continue till end of May
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A vehicle auction is underway in Elmira put on by the Elmira Police Department and will run until the end of the month, according to the EPD. The auction lists 18 vehicles from the EPD impound lot that are up for bid. Some of the vehicles in better condition include a 2017 Nissan Rogue, a 2001 Lexus sedan, and a 2013 GMA Sierra. 2025 Memorial Day ceremonies and parades in the Twin Tiers The auction started on May 15 and is scheduled until May 29 at 8:10 p.m. Anyone interested in bidding on the vehicles can visit the Auctions International website for more details and a full listing of the vehicles. If you win a bid, payments must be made within five days or your account will be suspended and the vehicle will be awarded to a backup bidder. Payment for vehicles will be accepted in the form of cash, cashier's check, wire/bank transfer, and credit card. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Elmira man charged with arson after fire at St. Joseph's Apartments, residents displaced
An Elmira man faces an arson charge after police investigated an early morning blaze Wednesday at an apartment building in the city. Around 7 a.m., a fire alarm from St. Joseph's Apartments, located at 550 E. Church St., came into the Chemung County 911 Center, according to the Elmira Police Department. Responding Elmira Fire Department personnel located and contained a working fire that originated in an occupied apartment on the fifth floor of the building. Police officers and members of the Elmira Police Department Detective Bureau arrived on the scene and were informed by fire department personnel that an accelerant was detected and the origin of the fire was suspicious. As a result of their investigation, police charged 76-year-old Martin Beebe, of Elmira, with second-degree arson, a class-B felony. Beebe remains in the custody of the Elmira Police Department pending arraignment in Elmira City Court. Entertainment 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'The Music Man' highlight 2025 Clemens Center Broadway series There were no injuries reported in the fire. Displaced tenants are being assisted by property management and the American Red Cross. The investigation into the incident is continuing. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Elmira Police Department at 607-737-5626, or leave a message on the anonymous tip line at 607-271-HALT. Follow Jeff Murray on X (Twitter) @SGJeffMurray. To get unlimited access to the latest news, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Elmira man faces arson charge after fire at St. Joseph's Apartments
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Unlocked & unattended: Why your car could be a thief's next target
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — As the weather warms up, many people look forward to more time outdoors — but so do thieves. According to local law enforcement, that seasonal shift could cost you, especially if you leave valuables in your car. Elmira Police Department Chief Kris Thorne noted that warmer months bring more foot traffic, and unfortunately more opportunity for crimes of convenience. 'The weather is heating up more, people are out and about and usually there is an uptick in larcenies from vehicles,' said Thorne. 'This is not a money grab, this is a safety grab,' NYS DOT Commissioner draws awareness to roadworker safety and enforcement Often, the individuals responsible are not new to police. 'We deal a lot with the same people constantly throughout the years,' explained Thorne. 'Sometimes in regards to this particular crime for larcenies from vehicles it can be kids, you know, juveniles that are running around in the middle of the night checking door handles on cars,' he said. Thorne said unlocked vehicles make the job easy. 'If it's unlocked, they'll get in there taking change, a cellphone, laptop, tools, and something to that effect.' exclaimed Thorne. Southport Fire Department kicks off New York's annual RecruitNY campaign Thorne encouraged residents with doorbell or driveway cameras to report any suspicious activity. Video footage can make a big difference in investigations. 'In the event that there is a crime that happens in front of their residence we would investigate it and try to use that video evidence for evidentiary purposes in a criminal case,' said Thorne. Technology isn't the only defense. Thorne said prevention can be as simple as locking your doors and hiding your belongings. 'Lock your cars is number one. I would not leave any valuables in your car overnight,' explained Thorne. 'If you have a big laptop that's sitting on your passenger seat, in the middle of the night somebody walks through, that would be almost an invitation for them to do something and break into the car and get it.' he said. How e-bike riders can stay safe on the road Thorne also added that lighting can deter this from happening. 'If you're downtown at the LECOM event center or somewhere else, try to park in a decently well-lit area.' said Thorne. According to Chief Thorne, while these break-ins don't often involve smashed windows, reporting them is still crucial. Most car thefts in the area happen quietly, with offenders testing door handles and slipping inside when they find one unlocked. Chief Thorne's message is simple, don't give them the chance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
