Crime

Cortland Police arrested 40-year-old Chad Cain and 31-year-old Lisa Walker with multiple charges after an alleged police chase on March 31st, 2025.

Ithaca Police have arrested a juvenile and charged them with arson in connection with the March 27th fire of the West Village Apartment complex in Ithaca, NY.

Randy S. Mercier of McGraw, NY was arrested on March 27th, 2025 after being accused of a sex crime days prior.

35-year-old Jarrod Nickerson of Dryden, NY is facing multiple charges after being accused of stealing tools and other equipment from multiple construction sites on Cornell’s campus.

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osbourne says they have received $50,000 in grant money for research on their C.A.R.E. program.

Mujahidden Bin-Yamin of Ithaca, NY faces gun charges after being stopped for vehicle and traffic law violations on the evening of March 24th, 2025.

41-year-old Julia Vanness was arrested and charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor related to the death of 25-year-old Alexei Seymour of Millport.

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who allegedly ran from deputies.

Tioga County man Jeremy Searles tried setting a trailer on fire in Barton, NY after getting into an argument on March 24th, 2025.

Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms says the county jail is too small and is often near or at full capacity.