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  1. On Thursday at approximately 5:18 pm the Elmira Police Department responded to the Empower Federal Credit Union at 351 North Main St. for the report of a male who had been verbally abusive and aggressive toward Credit Union employees making them feel threatened. The male refused to leave the property after being asked to do so by employees. Upon officer’s arrival they made contact and spoke to the male who was uncooperative but after a short time began driving away. Upon doing this the male began yelling obscenities out of his vehicle at officers, threw an item out of his vehicle and was observed not wearing a seat belt and also using a cellphone while driving. Officers attempted to perform a traffic stop of the male to address the littering and vehicle and traffic law violations at which time the male refused to stop for the officers and continued northbound on North Main St. Due to past interactions with the male, officers were aware of his residence and believed that he was traveling there to which the officers followed him to the residence. Upon arrival to this residence the male stopped his vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. Officers approached the vehicle and gave orders for the male to exit the vehicle, to which he refused. Officers then utilized a police baton to break one of the vehicle’s windows and forcibly remove the male from the vehicle taking him into custody for criminal charges. Due to the results of the investigation the Elmira Police Department charged 45 year old Benjamin J. Luisi of Elmira with 1 count of Resisting Arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor, 1 count of Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, 1 count of Trespass, a violation, 1 count of Harassment 2nd Degree, a violation, 1 count of Littering From a Vehicle , a City Ordinance violation, and traffic citations for No Seat Belt Driver, Driving while using a mobile phone and failure to comply with a lawful order of a police officer.
  2. Several local and state agencies, as well as other businesses, have announced plans for the upcoming solar eclipse that will take place on April 8th. This will be a total eclipse, something that only occurs in the same place once every 400 years and New York state will be directly in the path of it. New York State Police Troop E out of Canandaguia will be that agencies outpost for this event. State police will provide a comprehensive and uniform presence, ensuring the safety of both visitors and residents as they experience and travel home from the eclipse. Members of the State Police will implement security measures appropriate for large gatherings and take all necessary actions to maintain order and smooth traffic flow. "Building on past experiences, the planning process for this event has been proactive, aiming to address potential impacts within Troop E. Our goal is to minimize any adverse effects associated with the large influx of visitors to the local area. This approach is based on the lessons learned from the 2017 solar eclipse, where some regions experienced a 100 percent increase in their population in the days leading up to and during the eclipse." Area schools have also announced plans to release students early througout Chemung County. The approximate time when the sun is expected to be completely blocked out will coincide with the time when schools would normally dismiss students. School officials say that dismissing students early will not only allow them to watch the eclipse with their families ( using safety glasses the district will provide ) but also ensure the safety of students, particularly those who walk to and from school, when it's dark. In Chemung County, officials have been meeting to prepare for any challenges that the eclipse may present to the area such as a sudden influx of travelers from out of the area. "We've been told the hotels in those areas are packed. So what we're looking for in this area is there might be some overflow or people traveling to those areas to get the best view of the eclipse," Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss recently told WENY News. In addition, Wegmans has announced that they will be closing 48 stores across New York State for a half hour during the eclipse. Stores and all services, including the pharmacy and Meals2Go pickup, will be closed from 3:00 until 3:30pm on April 8th so employees will have an opportunity to witness this rare event.
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  4. On March 15th 2024 at approximately 01:10PM, officers with the Elmira Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of Johnson St for a shooting. Officers located two gun shot victims at the location and emergency medical care was provided. Both victims, one male juvenile and one male adult, were transported to local hospitals by Erway Ambulance for further medical treatment. Investigators with the Elmira Police Department Detective Bureau conducted interviews and canvassed the immediate neighborhood. At this time, it is believed that this shooting took place in the course of a home invasion robbery and that the residence was specifically targeted. This incident remains an on-going active investigation. The Elmira Police Department was assisted by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, the Elmira Fire Department, and Erway Ambulance. The Elmira Police Department is asking anyone with information about this matter to call the Elmira Police Department at (607)737-5626 or leave a message on the anonymous tip-line at (607)271-HALT.
  5. On November 27th 2023 at about 11:00am, Officers with the Elmira Police Department responded to the 200 block of W Water St in the Downtown Business District for a reported shooting. An adult male gun shot victim was located in critical condition and emergency medical care was provided. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Erway Ambulance for further medical treatment. Through investigation, it was determined that the assailant was operating a motorized mini-bike when shots were fired at the victim on the sidewalk. A suspect known to the victim was established and an authorized search warrant was executed later that day at an address on the South Side of Elmira. Evidence of the shooting was recovered and subsequently submitted to the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center for analysis. In March of 2024, this case was presented to the Chemung County Grand Jury. As a result, 26 year old Elmira resident Reginald McBride was indicted on the crimes of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Reginald McBride remains in the custody of the Chemung County Jail. The Elmira Police Department was assisted by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, West Elmira Police Department, Elmira Fire Department, and Erway Ambulance.
  6. The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of 46-year old Javar A. Miller of Larchmont Rd. in the Town of Elmira, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, offense of the New York State Penal Law. Miller was arrested subsequent to an investigation into a domestic incident that occurred on February 14, 2024. As part of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained by the Criminal Investigation Division and executed at 779 Larchmont Rd. The search warrant lead to an unregistered semi automation handgun being located in the residence. Miller was arrested on the aforementioned charge and issued an appearance ticket to appear in front of the Elmira Town Court on a later date. The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the West Elmira Police Department.
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