On Oct. 26, 2015, at about 5:31 p.m., New York State Police in Owego were attempting to locate a 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck that was being operated by Phillip P. Williams, 32, of Endicott N.Y., who had made threats to do harm to himself and others, and was armed with a rifle.
Troopers observed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop in the Village of Owego. After failing to comply, Phillip P. Williams continued driving and eventually entered Pennsylvania where the Pennsylvania State Police were advised.
Phillips P. Williams was later observed driving on Pennsylvania Avenue at approximately 7:36 p.m., and again refused to stop for officers.
The pursuit terminated on State Route 434 in the Town of Owego. Phillip P. Williams was arrested after a brief struggle and after he threatened and menaced, approaching police officers with a rifle.
Phillip P. Williams was charged with the class D felonies of criminal possession of a weapon 3rd, menacing a police officer, assault 2nd the misdemeanors of fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle 3rd, reckless endangerment 2nd, criminal possession of a weapon 4th, reckless endangerment 2nd, aggravated harassment 2nd and numerous traffic violations.
Phillip P. Williams was arraigned in the Town of Owego court and remanded to the Tioga County jail with no bail set.
The New York State Police were assisted by the Tioga County Sherriff’s Office and the Village of Owego Police Department.