Update from State Police on Friday, Jan. 6: As a result of a continuing investigation being conducted by the New York State Police, those persons responsible for the explosion that occurred in the vicinity of Diamond Valley Road, Town of Tioga, Tioga County, N.Y. on Dec. 31, 2016 have been identified, located and interviewed.
This investigation has determined that the substance utilized to cause the explosion is legal to possess and that involved persons were legally present on the land where the explosion occurred. The New York State Police has consulted with the both the FBI and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office and it has been determined that no federal or state laws have been violated.
This investigation is closed.
On Dec. 31, 2016 at approximately 4:47 p.m., Tioga County 911 received numerous calls regarding an explosion that occurred in an unknown area in the Towns of Tioga, Owego or Candor – all in Tioga County, N.Y. A check of these areas for the site of an explosion was conducted with no site being immediately located, according to state police.
On Jan. 1, 2017, a continued search of the named areas resulted in a blast site being located in the vicinity of Diamond Valley Road, Town of Tioga, Tioga County, N.Y. Investigation at the scene indicated an unknown type of explosive substance was detonated in a field causing no damage but leaving a hole in the ground.
The site was processed by the New York State Police and FBI Bomb Disposal Units with evidence collected for analysis. Collected evidence is being forwarded to the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia for chemical testing.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is requested to contact the New York State Police at (607)-687-3961.
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