Vestal woman arrested for theft at Riverview Manor Nursing
On June 27, 2019 Owego Police began investigating a reported fraud case at the Riverview Manor Nursing facility located in Owego. A senior staff member that…
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From the Desk of Owego Police Chief Joseph Kennedy
Please be aware of various scams. Never give out any information like your name, date of birth, phone number, e-mail address, mailing address, social security…
Berkshire man arrested for leaving the scene of a June 4 motorcycle accident
On June 4, 2019 at 7:56 a.m., the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on…
Search continues on Susquehanna River in Endicott
The search for a missing person on the Susquehanna River continues as New York State Police SCUBA team members assist Endicott Police by patrolling the…
DEC announces Lockwood man pleads guilty in hunting fatality case
A Lockwood man, who was alleged to have shot and killed his hunting companion in Barton, Tioga County, last December has pleaded guilty to Criminally…
Man convicted of heroin charges in the Village of Waverly
On June 7, 2019, Michael Saunders, age 40, was convicted after a jury trial on all 16 felony and misdemeanor counts of the indictment charging…
Owego father charged with murder
New York State Police have arrested 25-year-old Cody A. Franciscovich, of Owego, N.Y. and charged him with murder in the first degree, an A Class Felony in…
Dennis Rose sentenced to jail time
Last week, the Tioga County District Attorney’s office confirmed that Dennis Rose was sentenced to one year in jail. Rose, age 54 of Candor, N.Y.,…
Man charged with four felonies after search in Kirkwood Tuesday
New York State Police have charged John S. Mehne, age 25 of Sarasota, Fla. and Ithaca, N.Y. with the Felonies of Burglary in the first degree,…
From the Desk of Owego Police Chief Joseph Kennedy
As we enter into the summer season, please be alert to your surroundings while driving. People are now more than ever walking, running, and enjoying…