Trooper shot; suspect identified
On Jan. 28, a New York State Trooper, Timothy S. Conklin, a 28-year veteran, was shot while pursuing Nicholas P. Philhower, age 30, on an unauthorized…
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Owego Police Department Report
Criminal Possession: On Jan. 8, officers with the Owego Police Department responded to a reported Fraud. During the investigation, Jolene Frutchey, age 35 of Berkshire,…
State Police arrest Tioga Downs Casino guest for methamphetamine possession
On Jan. 18, the New York State Police reported that on Jan. 3, 2019, the Tioga Downs Resort and Casino in Nichols, N.Y. received a…
From the Desk of Owego Police Chief Joseph Kennedy
Welcome to 2019! The Owego Police Department looks forward to working with the community and making it a safe and enjoyable environment for you and…
Suspect caught after pursuit from Sayre to Owego, damaged vehicles
A Germansville, Pa. man was arrested following a Tuesday evening pursuit from Sayre to Owego that left two Sayre Borough police vehicles damaged and nearly…
New York State Police seize a half million in marihuana and cash
On Dec. 28, 2018, members of the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and the Vestal Police Department stopped a vehicle on…
Two arrested following theft at Agway
On Dec. 23 at about 5:35 a.m., the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received a call of suspicious persons at the Owego Agway, 38 West Ave.,…
Owego Police Report
Criminal Possession: On Dec. 5, officers from the Owego Police Department investigated a Suspicious Male complaint. During the investigation, Robert K. Southard, age 23 of…
Search Warrant ends in narcotics arrest
During the afternoon hours of Dec. 19, 2018, members of the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a narcotics search warrant on…
Owego man arrested for sex offender violations
On Nov. 20, officers from the Owego Police Department investigated a reported Sex Offender Registry Act violation. During the investigation, William Manuel, age 41 of…