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- [Man, Dog Stabbed "Deep in the Jungle" Encampments](https://ithacacrime.com/man-dog-stabbed-deep-in-the-jungle-encampments/) - Five individuals are being sought by the Ithaca Police Department following a stabbing in "the Jungle" drug encampments. One male victim is in critical but stable condition. A dog also suffered a stab wound during the late night assault behind Warehouse Carpet Outlet on Cecil Malone Drive. A firearm, possibly unrelated to the assault, was
- [Funding for Unbroken Promise Initiative, Black Hands Universal on Hold Following Council Vote](https://ithacacrime.com/funding-for-unbroken-promise-initiative-black-hands-universal-on-hold-following-council-vote/) - Image via https://www.blackhandsuniversal.org/
- [IDA Issues Default Notice to Asteri Developer After Ithaca Orders Evacuation](https://ithacacrime.com/ida-issues-default-notice-to-asteri-developer-after-ithaca-orders-evacuation/) - The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency has issued a notice of default to the developer of the Asteri Apartments following the City of Ithaca’s order to evacuate the building earlier this month. The notice relates to the building’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement, commonly known as a PILOT, which provides a property tax abatement
- [Man Dies Following Drowning Incident Near Ithaca Fish Ladder](https://ithacacrime.com/man-dies-following-drowning-incident-near-ithaca-fish-ladder/) - An individual who was recovered from the water near the railroad bridge over the Cayuga Inlet by the Ithaca fish ladder on Wednesday has died, according to Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne. Sheriff Osborne confirmed that the man was pulled from the water and transported to a local hospital. He was alive at the time
- [Tompkins County First Responder Radio Traffic To Be Encrypted](https://ithacacrime.com/tompkins-county-first-responder-radio-traffic-to-be-encrypted/) - Sheriff Derek Osborne confirmed, “Yes, they are in the process of reprogramming all of them.”
- [Fire At Ithaca Asteri Building Shuts Down Green Street](https://ithacacrime.com/fire-at-ithaca-asteri-building-shuts-down-green-street/) - UPDATE: A City of Ithaca press release states that the fire has been determined by the Ithaca Police Department to be suspicious and it is under investigation. A fire at the Ithaca Asteri Apartments on Green Street prompted an evacuation of the building around 5:30 PM Sunday evening. The Ithaca Police and Fire Departments responded
- [Tesla Chargers Vandalized with Swastikas](https://ithacacrime.com/tesla-chargers-vandalized-with-swastikas/) - Seven of the eight chargers were defaced with swastikas. Two also had “Hail Hitler (sic)” written on them.
- [ICE Arrest of Illegal Immigrant Who Assaulted Sheriff’s Deputy and Was Deported Seven Times Sparks Protest](https://ithacacrime.com/ice-arrest-of-illegal-immigrant-who-assaulted-sheriffs-deputy-and-was-deported-seven-times-sparks-protest/) - Hernandez had been deported from the United States seven times since 2016, and assaulted a sheriff's deputy in 2023.
- [Three Arrested in Drug Raid at Ithaca's Asteri Building](https://ithacacrime.com/three-arrested-in-drug-raid-at-ithacas-asteri-building/) - Among those arrested was 23-year-old Anthony J. Teutonico Jr., of Ithaca, who had previously been taken into custody on January 20 for possession of two ounces of methamphetamine and four ounces of crack cocaine.
- [Gunshot Detection System Nears Activation in Ithaca](https://ithacacrime.com/gunshot-detection-system-nears-activation-in-ithaca/) - Audio sensors will operate with a network of Automatic License Plate Readers placed across Tompkins County.
- [Search Warrant at Asteri Apartments Leads to Firearm and Narcotics Arrest](https://ithacacrime.com/search-warrant-at-asteri-apartments-leads-to-firearm-and-narcotics-arrest/) - A raid led to two arrests and the seizure of drugs, an illegally possessed firearm, and cash.
- [Ithaca Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute Involving Axe Threat](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-man-arrested-after-domestic-dispute-involving-axe-threat/) - Cameron McCaffery, 31, was arrested on Sunday November 24 around 8:30 PM at the Asteri apartments. Ithaca Police officers responded to the scene receiving reports of a domestic assault. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, who alleged that McCaffery had assaulted her and threatened her with an axe. Police located McCaffery on the scene and
- [Sex Offender Extradited to Virginia For Second Time](https://ithacacrime.com/sex-offender-extradited-to-virginia-for-second-time/) - For the second time in two years, John C. Tolley Jr., has been extradited to Virginia after his arrest by the Ithaca Police Department.
- [Cornell Custodian Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Ithaca Homicide](https://ithacacrime.com/cornell-custodian-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-ithaca-homicide/) - An Ithaca man has been charged with second-degree murder following a suspected homicide early Monday morning on South Plain Street.
- [St. John's Homeless Shelter To Cease Operations In November](https://ithacacrime.com/st-johns-homeless-shelter-to-cease-operations-in-november/) - St. John's Community Services will cease operations in mid November. Located at 618 West State Street in the City of Ithaca, St. John's is currently the county's sole homeless shelter. County officials are considering the declaration of a State of Emergency to mobilize additional resources and flexibility to provide shelter. The declaration would enable the
- [Ithaca Man Arrested for West Buffalo Street Shooting](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-man-arrested-for-west-buffalo-street-shooting/) - Tarrant Sheppard has been charged in connection with an August 30th shooting that occurred in the 300 block of West Buffalo Street.
- [Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held At Troubled Asteri Building](https://ithacacrime.com/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-held-at-troubled-asteri-building/) - Problems with fires, overdoses, and disturbances surfaced almost immediately after residents began occupying the building in early June.
- [Juveniles Detained After Machete Assault in Ithaca](https://ithacacrime.com/juveniles-detained-after-machete-assault-in-ithaca/) - Two juveniles were detained by Ithaca Police after an altercation at the Ithaca ReUse Center pavilion on Elmira Road on the evening of August 8, 2024. The incident, reported at around 7:08 PM, involved multiple juveniles attacking another juvenile. According to the Ithaca Police Department, the attackers, both under the age of eighteen, used a
- ['Magic Man' Will Metro Assaulted by Juveniles In Ithaca Commons](https://ithacacrime.com/magic-man-will-metro-assaulted-by-juveniles-in-ithaca-commons/) - Three juveniles assaulted William Metro, known locally as the 'Magic Man,' on the Ithaca Commons Tuesday evening.
- [Thefts From Vehicles, Auto Thefts Reported On South Hill](https://ithacacrime.com/thefts-from-vehicles-auto-thefts-reported-on-south-hill/) - Eight thefts from unlocked vehicles and two auto thefts were reported on South Hill between June 10 and July 17, 2024. The thefts have been discussed by victims on social media, and are said to be an ongoing issue in the area. The Sheriff's Office handled six thefts from motor vehicles and one stolen motor
- [Pound of Meth, Guns Seized Following Pursuit Of Wanted Felon In Dryden](https://ithacacrime.com/pound-of-meth-guns-seized-following-pursuit-of-wanted-felon-in-dryden/) - Joshua F. Conklin, 35, of Groton, NY, was apprehended following a high-speed chase.
- [Package Thieving Duo Target Belle Sherman, Fall Creek, Cayuga Heights](https://ithacacrime.com/package-thieving-duo-target-belle-sherman-fall-creek-cayuga-heights/) - The criminal duo have been recorded in the Fall Creek, Belle Sherman and Cayuga Heights neighborhoods.
- [Burglary Victim Speaks Out](https://ithacacrime.com/burglary-victim-speaks-out/) - "So I'm just really concerned for my own safety. Like last night, I could not sleep at all."
- [City Hall Struck By Gunfire In Late Night Dispute](https://ithacacrime.com/city-hall-struck-by-gunfire-in-late-night-dispute/) - Gunfire stuck a glass door to Ithaca City Hall around 10:38 PM, Wednesday July 3rd.
- [Ithaca Fire Department Responds to Fire at Asteri Building](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-fire-department-responds-to-fire-at-asteri-building/) - The source of the fire was determined to be an umbrella that was set on fire in the fifth-floor stairwell.
- [Vehicle Windows Shot Out While Traveling on Route 13](https://ithacacrime.com/vehicle-windows-shot-out-while-traveling-on-route-13/) - Two vehicles had their windows shot out with what police suspect to be a pellet gun.
- [Ongoing Violence at Homeless Shelter, Department of Social Services, Cayuga Medical Center Discussed at Public Safety Meeting](https://ithacacrime.com/ongoing-violence-at-homeless-shelter-department-of-social-services-cayuga-medical-center-discussed-at-public-safety-meeting/) - Staff at all three locations have been threatened and assaulted. DSS has been locked down for extended periods of time due to disturbances in the lobby & courtyard, interfering with the function of operations. Numerous staff have quit or walked off the job at St. John’s shelter, jeopardizing continued operations at the facility. CMC workers are assaulted on a daily basis.
- [Suspect in Downtown Crash Previously Fired AK-47 at Police, Attempted Suicide by Cop](https://ithacacrime.com/suspect-in-downtown-crash-previously-fired-ak-47-at-police-attempted-suicide-by-cop/) - A vehicle fleeing from a domestic incident crashed into a residence on the 400 block of Cascadilla Street in Ithaca around 10 PM Wednesday evening.
- [Ithaca Police Benevolent Association Hosts Easter Egg Hunt](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-police-benevolent-association-hosts-easter-egg-hunt/) - An Easter egg hunt organized by the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association (IPBA) was a resounding success, with approximately 200 people, young and old, enjoying the festivities Sunday afternoon. Families from across the community attended the event at Washington Park in downtown Ithaca, which offered a range of activities for children including face painting, prize giveaways
- [Ithaca Police Union Endorses Mike Sigler For State Senate Over Incumbent Lea Webb](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-police-union-endorses-mike-sigler-for-state-senate-over-incumbent-lea-webb/) - Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler has been universally endorsed by members of the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association (IPBA) in this year’s election for New York State Senate in the 52nd District.
- [Police Seek Suspect in Shots Fired Incident at Arthaus Apartments](https://ithacacrime.com/police-seek-suspect-in-shots-fired-incident-at-arthaus-apartments/) - Ithaca Police Officers responded for a report of shots fired at the Ithaca Arthaus apartments on Cherry Street at Midnight, Wednesday the 21st of February. Police dispatch audio described reports from multiple callers of gunfire on the 5th floor of the building. Officers located an apartment door that had been damaged as a result of
- [Police Chase Ends With Drug Arrest at Arthaus Apartments](https://ithacacrime.com/police-chase-ends-with-drug-arrest-at-arthaus-apartments/) - 32 bags of methamphetamine, 16 bags of heroin and $2,613 in cash were seized.
- [Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges and Alleged Meth Lab](https://ithacacrime.com/traffic-stop-leads-to-drug-charges-and-alleged-meth-lab/) - 18 grams of methamphetamine, 2 grams of heroin, crack cocaine, and $1,323 in cash were discovered.
- [Cockroaches, Fire & Feces: Arthaus Celebrates Two Year Anniversary as Tenants Mull Lawsuit](https://ithacacrime.com/cockroaches-fire-feces-arthaus-celebrates-two-year-anniversary-as-tenants-mull-lawsuit/) - Tenants describe theft, cockroaches, drug use, trash accumulation, deaths, human waste in the stairwells and dissatisfaction with management.
- [Ithaca Police Hold Retirement Ceremony for Lieutenant Jake Young](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-police-hold-retirement-ceremony-for-lieutenant-jake-young/) - Lieutenant Jake Young retired from the Ithaca Police Department after 20 years of police service.
- [Overnight Fire Consumes Campsite in Jungle #1](https://ithacacrime.com/overnight-fire-consumes-campsite-in-jungle-1/) - A "very large fire" destroyed a campsite in Jungle #1 just before 3 AM on Saturday, January 5th, 2024.
- [Fire Consumes Jungle Encampment In Ithaca's West End](https://ithacacrime.com/fire-consumes-jungle-encampment-in-ithacas-west-end/) - A fire and explosion was reported in Ithaca's "Jungle" around 7:20 PM on Wednesday, the 27th of October. The blaze was quickly extinguished by the Ithaca Fire Department, with assistance from Ithaca Police Department officers. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Accidental fires in the Jungle are commonplace. Jungle residents are
- [DWI-Related Accidents Surge 233% in Ithaca](https://ithacacrime.com/dwi-related-accidents-surge-233-in-ithaca/) - UPDATE 12/22/23: When asked for specific figures, Ithaca Police responded, "DWI arrests went up from 12 in the first half of the year to 23 in the second half of the year up until the time of the report. In that same time period accidents in which the at fault driver was subsequently arrested went
- [Plain Street Shooting Leaves Man Injured](https://ithacacrime.com/plain-street-shooting-leaves-man-injured/) - UPDATE 12/19/23: Eymel Deas, 28, was arrested the morning of December 10th and charged in this shooting with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, & Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, class B & C felonies. You can read more about his arrest here. On the evening
- [New Details Emerge in Plain Street Shooting](https://ithacacrime.com/new-details-emerge-in-plain-street-shooting/) - New information about the December 9th shooting on Plain Street came to light during the recent meeting of the Tompkins County Public Safety Committee. Committee Chair Legislator Rich John said the victim's spinal cord was severed by the shooting and they "likely will never walk again." The victim was last reported to be in serious
- [Bike Stolen From Porch in Brazen Theft](https://ithacacrime.com/bike-stolen-from-porch-in-brazen-theft/) - A bicycle was stolen from a porch in downtown Ithaca on December 13th, 2023. The thief cut through the bike's lock with bolt cutters before making a quick escape. A porch-mounted Nest camera captured the entire incident, revealing a hooded figure whose face was obscured. The thief appeared to be aware of the camera's presence,
- [Man Found Hanged in Ithaca's 'Jungle' Homeless Encampment](https://ithacacrime.com/man-found-hanged-in-ithacas-jungle-homeless-encampment/) - A man was found hanged in a homeless encampment known as "The Jungle" around 10 AM on December 5th, 2023. The incident is suspected to be a suicide. The discovery of the victim's body was made by a railroad employee working in the area. The victim was seen hanging from a tree near their tent
- [Suspect Sought After Menacing Quik Shoppe Clerk With Firearm](https://ithacacrime.com/suspect-sought-after-menacing-quik-shoppe-clerk-with-firearm/) - On Monday, November 20th, 2023, at approximately 3:50 PM, Ithaca Police Officers responded to a report of a dispute at the Quik Shoppe gas station and convenience store located on Third Street near the Ithaca Department of Motor Vehicles. The incident involved two individuals, and one of them was reported to be in possession of
- [Two Arson Fires in Two Days at Arthaus Apartments](https://ithacacrime.com/two-arson-fires-in-two-days-at-arthaus-apartments/) - The Ithaca Arthaus apartments located in Ithaca's West End experienced two separate arson incidents within a span of just two days. The first incident occurred on November 17, 2023, at 4:00 AM, prompting a response from the Ithaca Police Department and the Ithaca Fire Department. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered a fire in one of
- [Patrick Kuehl: Setting the Record Straight](https://ithacacrime.com/patrick-kuehl-setting-the-record-straight/) - The following editorial was submitted to Ithaca Crime by Patrick Kuehl, write in candidate for the 4th Ward Common Council seat currently occupied by Councilperson Jorge DeFendini. When I decided to run for Common Council, I did so at the request of multiple permanent residents of Ward Four. Throughout this process, I have been open
- [Teen Airlifted After Stabbing Downtown](https://ithacacrime.com/teen-airlifted-after-stabbing-downtown/) - A 17 year old female was airlifted following a stabbing in the area of 103 South Geneva Street, around 9:10 PM Friday evening. Dispatch audio of the incident.
- [Roadblock, Protest Shuts Down College Avenue](https://ithacacrime.com/roadblock-protest-shuts-down-college-avenue/) - A roadblock shut down traffic on College Avenue in Collegetown for almost an hour Monday evening following a protest on Cornell campus. Traffic on College Avenue was shut down for almost an hour, with the roadblock parting on three occasions to allow TCAT buses to pass. The only private vehicles allowed through the roadblock were
- [Cornell Police Use Bait Bike to Catch Bike Thief](https://ithacacrime.com/cornell-police-use-bait-bike-to-catch-bike-thief/) - Cornell University Police have made an arrest in connection with the theft of a bait bike from the Hu Shih residence hall on the university's North Campus. The initial call to police occurred at 9:40 PM on Saturday, August 2nd, and the arrest itself took place shortly after 10 PM near Pleasant Grove Cemetery. 'Bait
- [Woman Arrested for Attacking Cars with Meat Cleaver at Aldi Grocery](https://ithacacrime.com/woman-arrested-for-attacking-cars-with-meat-cleaver-at-aldi-grocery/) - An Ithaca Police Department press release has announced the arrest of 38 year old Ernetta Skipper, who was taken into custody just after 1 PM on Wednesday, August 23rd, following reports of a woman attacking cars with a meat cleaver at Aldi grocery store. Multiple callers reported a woman waving a meat cleaver in the
- [Outdoor Store on Ithaca Commons Robbed by Gang of Child Thieves](https://ithacacrime.com/outdoor-store-on-ithaca-commons-robbed-by-gang-of-child-thieves/) - Ithaca's Outdoor Store on The Ithaca Commons was flash robbed by a gang of approximately seven child thieves around 2:10 PM, Tuesday the 15th of August, 2023. Outdoor Store owner Dan Philipson described the robbery as an organized theft, with a "ring leader" directing the youth. "It was like a gang," Phillipson said. "She wasn't touching
- [Machete Wielding Man Wanted by Police Following Unsuccessful Manhunt](https://ithacacrime.com/machete-wielding-man-wanted-by-police-following-unsuccessful-manhunt/) - UPDATE: Short is in police custody as of approximately 9:00 PM, Tuesday the 15th of August. Short returned to Walmart with the machetes and was taken into custody shortly after attempting to flee from responding officers. Short was remanded to the Tompkins County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash/$25,000 bond. Ithaca Police Officers responded to
- [Feedback on City Plan for Unsanctioned Encampments Released](https://ithacacrime.com/feedback-on-city-plan-for-unsanctioned-encampments-released/) - Feedback and survey responses on the City of Ithaca's plan for unsanctioned encampments has been released as part of the August Planning & Economic Development Committee agenda. 45 individuals and organizations responded. The city's proposal is for a one year pilot policy. The feedback includes responses from law enforcement, Tompkins County Continuum of Care staff,
- [County Warns of Spike in Opioid-Related Fatalities](https://ithacacrime.com/county-warns-of-spike-in-opioid-related-fatalities/) - A Xylazine induced skin ulcer. Image via Discovery Institute/Jonathan Choe.
- [Suspect Sought Following Series of Commercial Burglaries](https://ithacacrime.com/suspect-sought-following-series-of-commercial-burglaries/) - Ithaca Police are seeking a suspect following a string of five commercial burglaries that occurred between July 25th to 29th. The First Presbyterian Church on Cayuga Street was reported to have been burglarized on the 25th of July, followed by Perfect Painters on Madison Street on the 27th. The Coal Yard Café on Maple Avenue
- [Armed, Nude Woman Found on Church Altar in Mental Health Incident](https://ithacacrime.com/armed-nude-woman-found-on-church-altar-in-mental-health-incident/) - Around 8:40 AM on July 31st, Ithaca Police responded to a report of a nude female with a gun on the altar of Immaculate Conception Church on Geneva Street. Staff members reported that a gun was pointed at them, though they were able to escape the building. The woman in crisis was known to law
- [Ithaca Commons Shooting Leaves Two Injured](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-commons-shooting-leaves-two-injured/) - Two people were shot near the West End of the Ithaca Commons around 1:51 AM, Saturday, July the 29th. Ithaca Police Officers were initially dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of East State street. Shortly thereafter, a gunshot victim was was located in the alley way behind Ithaca City Hall
- [Local Elected Officials Tour Jungle Encampment #1](https://ithacacrime.com/local-elected-officials-tour-jungle-encampment-1/) - The aftermath of a June 7th encampment fire that consumed dozens of stolen bicycles.
- [One Stop Kicks Shoe Store Burglarized Overnight](https://ithacacrime.com/one-stop-kicks-shoe-store-burglarized-overnight/) - At approximately 3:35 AM, a break-in occurred at One Stop Kicks Shoe Store on Cayuga street in Ithaca, with the front door's glass smashed by unknown individuals. One of the owners reported that "a lot" was stolen during the incident. Responding officers found stolen merchandise strewn in the road. The suspects, described as black males
- [Human Trafficking, Violence in Jungle Discussed at Community Police Board](https://ithacacrime.com/human-trafficking-violence-in-jungle-discussed-at-community-police-board/) - An excerpt of the 6/28/23 Ithaca Community Police Board meeting. The original can be viewed here.
- [Man Arrested as Multi-Agency Investigation Reveals Scam Targeting Elderly Citizens](https://ithacacrime.com/man-arrested-as-multi-agency-investigation-reveals-scam-targeting-elderly-citizens/) - ITHACA, N.Y. — A joint investigation led by the Ithaca Police Department, in collaboration with Cornell Police, the Collier County Sheriff's Department in Florida, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has resulted in the arrest of Ankit Kirtania, a 29-year-old Cornell University graduate student researcher. Kirtania is an international student from Kolkata, India. Kirtania
- [Gun Involved Violence Elimination Program Imperiled By City Inaction](https://ithacacrime.com/gun-involved-violence-elimination-program-imperiled-by-city-inaction/) - Police understaffing has been cited as the reason the City of Ithaca is declining to participate in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative.
- [Arthaus Resident Charged With Criminal Possession of a Weapon](https://ithacacrime.com/arthaus-resident-charged-with-criminal-possession-of-a-weapon/) - Jaymez Bailey, a 23-year-old resident of Ithaca, has been charged with criminal trespass and criminal possession of a weapon after an incident at the Ithaca Arthaus on Cherry Street on March 27, 2023. According to the Ithaca Police Department, officers responded to a harassment complaint at around 7:35 PM and found that Bailey had forced
- [Ithaca Police Resuscitate Overdose Victim In Ithaca's "Jungle"](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-police-resuscitate-overdose-victim-in-ithacas-jungle/) - ITHACA, N.Y. — On Saturday, March 18th, around 4:30 p.m., officers from the Ithaca Police Department and Bangs Ambulance personnel responded to a reported overdose in a drug encampment situated behind the Warehouse Carpet Outlet in a section of Ithaca known as "The Jungle." The Jungle is a collection of makeshift campsites and dwellings on
- [Perjury Trial Of Former Tompkins County Deputy Begins Monday](https://ithacacrime.com/perjury-trial-of-former-tompkins-county-deputy-begins-monday/) - Former Deputy Tompkins County Sheriff Zachary Starner's trial for Perjury is set to begin on Monday, March 20th. District Attorney Matthew Van Houten discussed the upcoming trial at the recent meeting of the Tompkins County Public Safety Committee. Starner's alleged perjury is believed to have played a role in the acquittal of Tompkins County Deputy
- [Burglary Suspect Has Previous Arrests For Grand Larceny, Meth](https://ithacacrime.com/burglary-suspect-has-previous-arrests-for-grand-larceny-meth/) - ITHACA, N.Y. - The Ithaca Police Department responded to a burglary alarm in the 500 block of West Seneca Street on Tuesday, March 16th at approximately 12:05 PM. While investigating the alarm, officers stopped a man who had left the area of the alarm in the 300 block of North Meadow Street. The man, identified
- [Break In At Bethlehem Church of Jesus Christ](https://ithacacrime.com/break-in-at-bethlehem-church-of-jesus-christ/) - ITHACA, N.Y. — A break in occurred at Bethlehem Church of Jesus Christ on Cecil Malone Drive in Ithaca, New York, on Thursday, February 24th, just before 8 p.m. Initially responding to a commercial burglary alarm, Ithaca Police Department officers reported an unsecured basement door before establishing a perimeter and clearing the building. The church's
- [Burglar Arrested & Released Twice In One Night](https://ithacacrime.com/burglar-arrested-released-twice-in-one-night/) - Ithaca, NY - Early morning on February 8, 2023, Ithaca Police were called to a report of a suspect trying to break into a home in the 600 block of W Buffalo Street. The resident provided a clear description of the suspect, allowing officers to quickly detain an individual matching the description. The victim was
- [Gunfire Reported At Ithaca Shopping Plaza](https://ithacacrime.com/gunfire-reported-at-ithaca-shopping-plaza/) - ITHACA, N.Y. -- A shooting occurred near Five Guys Burgers & Fries at the Ithaca Shopping Plaza on the evening of Feb. 7, 2023. Calls about the incident began at approximately 8:10 p.m., with witnesses reporting gunfire from a gray Volvo. The Ithaca Police Department responded quickly to the scene and briefly shut down the
- [City Unions Again Appeal To Common Council](https://ithacacrime.com/city-unions-again-appeal-to-common-council/) - Excerpted portions of City of Ithaca union employees and their representatives addressing Common Council. The original can be viewed here.
- [Jungle Cleanup Leaves Fence, Syringes In Its Wake](https://ithacacrime.com/jungle-cleanup-leaves-fence-syringes-in-its-wake/) - CORRECTION: A City of Ithaca elected official denies any connection between the cleanup and the ribbon cutting event at the Chamber of Commerce, with a lack of snow cited as providing an opportunity for the site to be remediated. The story is updated. City of Ithaca Department of Public Works performed a cleanup of an
- [Jungle Cleanup Medical Waste Dumped At Tompkins County Solid Waste Center](https://ithacacrime.com/jungle-cleanup-medical-waste-dumped-at-tompkins-county-solid-waste-center/) - A Wednesday cleanup in Ithaca's "Jungle" encampments saw a large volume of syringes, trash & debris removed by City of Ithaca Department of Public Works. Medical waste from the cleanup was dumped on the tipping floor of Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste. This is contrary to assurances made at last night's meeting of the
- [Attempted Murder At Titus Towers Apartments](https://ithacacrime.com/attempted-murder-at-titus-towers-apartments/) - Kenneth W. Hallett, 64, was charged with Burglary, Assault & Attempted Murder in the 2nd following an incident at Titus Towers apartments around 1 PM Friday.
- [Myrick Employee Alana Byrd Alleges Bias, Collusion At Ethics Advisory Board](https://ithacacrime.com/myrick-employee-alana-byrd-alleges-bias-collusion-at-ethics-advisory-board/) - This article has been updated with comment from Tompkins County Legislator Rich John. Alana Byrd, spokesperson for People For The American Way, addressed the Tompkins County Ethics Advisory board during the public comment portion of Tuesday's meeting. Byrd is employed by former City of Ithaca mayor Svante Myrick, who currently serves as President and CEO of Byrd is employed by former City of Ithaca mayor Svante Myrick, who currently serves as President and CEO of People For the American Way (PFAW.) Both Byrd & Myrick are subjects of the Ethics Advisory board's probe.
- [Brock Addresses City RPS Investigation At Common Council](https://ithacacrime.com/brock-addresses-city-rps-investigation-at-common-council/) - Wednesday evening saw 2023's first meeting of the Ithaca Common Council. First Ward Councilperson Cynthia Brock read a statement regarding the Remaining Public Safety Investigation report, recently released by the city of Ithaca. Brock initiated a county Ethics Advisory Board probe into the Reimagining Public Safety process in May of 2022. The city of Ithaca
- [Brock Responds To City Reimagining Public Safety Investigation Report](https://ithacacrime.com/brock-responds-to-city-reimagining-public-safety-investigation-report/) - The following was written by Councilperson Cynthia Brock in response to the City of Ithaca Reimagining Public Safety Investigation Report. On May 4, 2022, I submitted to the Tompkins County Ethics Advisory Board (TCEAB) a request asking a pivotal question – given the conduct of Former Mayor Svante Myrick, the Center for Policing Equity (CPE),
- [Tompkins County GOP Condemns China Crackdown](https://ithacacrime.com/tompkins-county-gop-condemns-china-crackdown/) - The Tompkins County Republican Party has issued the following statement on protests against zero-COVID policies in China that are being referred to as the 'White Paper Revolution.' The Tompkins County Republican Party wishes to express support for the uprisings against zero-COVID lockdowns in China, and condolences for the Uighurs burned to death after being sealed
- [Councilperson Brock Responds To City Attorney In Statement At PEDC Meeting](https://ithacacrime.com/councilperson-brock-responds-to-city-attorney-in-statement-at-pedc-meeting/) - The following is the text of a statement read by Councilperson Cynthia Brock at the Wednesday, November 16th meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee. Video of Brock's statement includes a brief response from mayor Laura Lewis. The last two weeks have been revealing in so many ways. On November 2nd, our City employees
- [Fall Creek's Botanist Coffeehouse Burglarized](https://ithacacrime.com/fall-creeks-botanist-coffeehouse-burglarized/) - A burglary at Botanist Coffeehouse & Floristry was reported on Saturday morning, November 11th. The break-in is the latest in a rash of commercial burglaries, including a similar break-in & theft at the Women’s Opportunity Center’s Mary Durham Boutique. The Botanist is located deep in Ithaca's Fall Creek neighborhood. Hats on display from a neighboring
- [Women's Opportunity Center's Mary Durham Boutique Burglarized](https://ithacacrime.com/womens-opportunity-centers-mary-durham-boutique-burglarized/) - The Mary Durham Boutique, a non profit used clothing store for women, was burglarized at some point over the weekend. A window on the rear of the property was breached, with a cash box and a laptop reported stolen. The boutique is operated by the Women's Opportunity Center. A workman was on scene repairing the
- [City Controller: Former Mayor Did Not Have Discretionary Funds](https://ithacacrime.com/city-controller-former-mayor-did-not-have-discretionary-funds/) - "I do not know what the mayor's talking about when he talks about the discretionary funds," City Controller Steve Thayer said at the October 22nd, 2022 City Budget Meeting #4. The City Controller serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the city. "The former mayor," Councilperson Cynthia Brock interjected, referencing former City of Ithaca mayor Svante "I do not know what the mayor's talking about when he talks about the discretionary funds," City Controller Steve Thayer said.
- [Homeless Shelter Window Broken By Addict In Fit For Syringes](https://ithacacrime.com/homeless-shelter-window-broken-by-addict-in-fit-for-syringes/) - The window of St. John's Community Services, an agency that shelters people experiencing homelessness, was broken by a drug user upset he did not have syringes. Just before 9 PM, October 24th, St. John's staff requested assistance when a window at the facility was broken. The individual suspected of breaking the window, a homeless intravenous
- [Illegal Encampments Spread Into Town Of Ithaca](https://ithacacrime.com/illegal-encampments-spread-into-town-of-ithaca/) - "It seems like some of the people that have been traditionally camping inside the city are actually moving to the Town of Ithaca," Legislator Shawna Black said at the October 19th meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature. Black relayed constituent concerns about a drug encampment across from Buttermilk Falls, and another located underneath a bridge
- [Large Increase In Overdoses Discussed At Public Safety Meeting](https://ithacacrime.com/large-increase-in-overdoses-discussed-at-public-safety-meeting/) - At the recent meeting of the Tompkins County Public Safety Committee, Legislator Rich John discussed the near doubling of 911 calls related to overdose, a dramatic increase confirmed by both Legislator Travis Brooks and Undersheriff Jenn Olin. Monthly calls to 911 for overdose poisoning have increased to 57 from an average of 32. While not
- [Jungle Walkthrough Offers Glimpse Into Drug Encampments](https://ithacacrime.com/jungle-walkthrough-offers-glimpse-into-drug-encampments/) - Photos from a walkthrough of portions of the "Jungle" drug encampments in Ithaca's West End show burned out camps, vast amounts of trash, discarded hypodermic syringes & hundreds of shopping carts littering city land. Dozens of expended propane tanks were found at one abandoned campsite. The brass valves have been removed for their scrap value.
- [IPD, Bangs Respond To Suspected Overdose At McGraw House](https://ithacacrime.com/ipd-bangs-respond-to-suspected-overdose-at-mcgraw-house/) - The Ithaca Police Department & Bangs Ambulance responded to a suspected overdose in front of McGraw House retirement home on Geneva street around 5:45 PM Wednesday afternoon. A report of a man turning purple while sleeping on the bench of McGraw House instigated the emergency response. The individual appeared to be conscious and conversing with
- [STAP Building Fenced In Response To Fire, Overdoses, Violence](https://ithacacrime.com/stap-building-fenced-in-response-to-fire-overdoses-violence/) - Site of frequent violence & overdoses, the Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP) building on State street has been enclosed with a steel fence. Approval for the defensive measure had been granted by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission in July. "Previously, we placed a fence across the driveway of the property because during the night time
- [Mayor's Budget Recommends Defunding Seven Vacant Police Officer Positions](https://ithacacrime.com/mayors-budget-recommends-defunding-seven-vacant-police-officer-positions/) - Acting Mayor Laura Lewis' 2023 Mayor's Recommended Budget proposes reducing the number of funded officer positions from 50 to 43, the lowest number on record. The Ithaca Police Department is authorized for 60 Police Officers. Then mayor Myrick boasts about defunding the Ithaca Police Department by "fifteen percent" in his 2013 city budget. Funding remained
- [Barken Alleges County Official Exercised Improper Influence On Local Publication](https://ithacacrime.com/barken-alleges-county-official-exercised-improper-influence-on-local-publication/) - Common Councilperson Jeffery Barken alleges a Tompkins County administrator compelled Tompkins Weekly to modify an article containing statements by Trumansburg Mayor Rordan Hart. Hart's comments in the article were critical of the Reimagining Public Safety process. "It has come to my attention that a county administrator has, for some time now, been exercising improper influence
- [Documents Offer Insights On "Secret" Reimagining Public Safety Meetings](https://ithacacrime.com/documents-offer-insights-on-secret-reimagining-public-safety-meetings/) - Documents provide new details regarding the partnership between the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County & Center For Policing Equity (CPE) on Reimagining Public Safety (RPS.) 'Center for Policing Equity’s Scope of Work for the City of Ithaca Public Safety Redesign,' signed by then-Mayor Svante Myrick & CPE co-founder Tracie Keesee, delineated CPE's role into 'Working
- [Woman Arrested At Five Below For Attempted Robbery With A Knife](https://ithacacrime.com/woman-arrested-at-five-below-for-attempted-robbery-with-a-knife/) - Emily N. Morris, 26, of Ithaca, was arrested for Attempted Robbery in the 1st Degree at about 8:24 PM Monday, August 30th, following an incident at Five Below on South Meadow street. The victim reported that prior to calling the police, Morris loaded up a bag of items and was about to leave the store
- [Open Drug Scene Forms Within Sight Of City Hall](https://ithacacrime.com/open-drug-scene-forms-within-sight-of-city-hall/) - An Open Drug Scene has formed in the parking lots of 7-Eleven gas station and The Hotel Ithaca on Cayuga street, within sight of Ithaca City Hall. Open drug scenes are gatherings of drug users who publicly consume and deal drugs. The Hotel Ithaca was also the site of a recent shots fired incident. Drug users
- [Delivery Driver Stabbed In Unprovoked Attack](https://ithacacrime.com/delivery-driver-stabbed-in-unprovoked-attack/) - An Ithaca To Go driver was punched and stabbed while sitting in their vehicle in the 100 block of Green street Saturday evening. The victim stated that prior to the assault he was waiting to pick up a food order in front of a local restaurant. He was then approached by the suspect, Shawn M.
- [Ithaca's Far Left Plotting Takeover Of City Government](https://ithacacrime.com/ithacas-far-left-plotting-takeover-of-city-government/) - Members of the Ithaca Democratic Socialists, Ithaca Tenants Union, New York Working Families Party & The Solidarity Slate are in "phase 2" of an attempted takeover of Ithaca's Common Council & the office of Mayor. A promotional video for the Ithaca Solidarity Slate. DeFendini is a Democratic Socialist, and alongside Kumar, Rand & Sims, a
- [Reimagining Public Safety Ethics Investigation Document Released](https://ithacacrime.com/reimagining-public-safety-ethics-investigation-document-released/) - The following is a summary of the document forming the basis of the County Ethics Advisory Board probe into Reimagining Public Safety. Acquired via FOIL request, the various portions of the document are accompanied by a brief summary and some relevant accompanying materials. The next meeting of the Ethics Advisory Board is at the Tompkins
- [Shooting Occurs One Block From Police Headquarters](https://ithacacrime.com/shooting-occurs-one-block-from-police-headquarters/) - Gunfire was reported in the parking lot of Hotel Ithaca on Cayuga & Clinton street around 10:17 PM Wednesday night. Responding officers recovered both live ammunition and spent shell casings, with witnesses reporting two juveniles fleeing from the area. The shooting occurred one block from Ithaca Police Department headquarters. An Ithaca Police Department press release
- [Legislature Approves Armed Deputies At Human Services Building](https://ithacacrime.com/legislature-approves-armed-deputies-at-human-services-building/) - The Tompkins County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday, July 19th, implementing armed Sheriff's deputies to provide security at the Human Services Building. The plan, seemingly fast tracked through various county committees, is a response to a number of violent incidents both within and in the immediate area around the Human Services building. The measure
- [Law Enforcement Increasingly Use Red Flag Law](https://ithacacrime.com/law-enforcement-increasingly-use-red-flag-law/) - At the Monday, July 18th meeting of the Tompkins County Public Safety Committee, County District Attorney Matt VanHouten discussed increased utilization of ERPO (Extreme Risk Protection Orders), by law enforcement. "We've been doing a lot of those; almost several a week I would say, since the two most recent events that made them more, even
- [In Response to 'The importance of our new media outlets'](https://ithacacrime.com/in-response-to-the-importance-of-our-new-media-outlets/) - The following was submitted to the Ithaca Voice as an Op-ed on July 9th, 2022, in response to 'The importance of our new media outlets,' an Op-ed written by Brian Liberatore and published by the Ithaca Voice on July 8th, 2022. As the Ithaca Voice has elected not to publish the response, it is reproduced
- [Spate Of Burglaries, Thefts Continue In West End](https://ithacacrime.com/spate-of-burglaries-thefts-continue-in-west-end/) - In November of 2021, a group of West End property owners outlined their concerns regarding illegal camping in a letter to then Mayor Myrick & the Ithaca Common Council. The Ithaca Police Department requests anyone who has any information regarding these incidents to contact them using the following means. Police Dispatch: 607-272-3245Police Administration: 607-272-9973Police Tipline:
- [Armed Deputies, Metal Detectors Coming To Human Services Building](https://ithacacrime.com/armed-deputies-metal-detectors-coming-to-human-services-building/) - Violence at the Tompkins County Human Services Building was the focus of a discussion at the Thursday, July 7th meeting of the Tompkins County Government Operations Committee. County officials advanced a plan to station two Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies at the Human Services Building to provide security for staff and patrons, as well as screen
- [West Village Assault, Robbery Leads To Arrest](https://ithacacrime.com/west-village-assault-robbery-leads-to-arrest/) - 47 year old Donta Tyronn Braxton of Ithaca was arrested following a robbery & assault that occurred at West Village at around 9 PM Friday evening. Ithaca Police were flagged down by a victim who reported being assaulted during an attempted robbery. The victim stated he was punched in the head and body multiple times
- [People For The American Way Continues RPS Lobbying Effort Despite Ethics Probe](https://ithacacrime.com/people-for-the-american-way-continues-rps-lobbying-effort-despite-ethics-probe/) - A group photo of 'Ithacans For Reimagining Public Safety,' with Myrick on the far left & Byrd to his immediate right. PFAW/IFRPS's Stacey Dimas is pictured second from the right. On the far right is Katie Sims, Independent Progressive candidate for Mayor of the City of Ithaca. A News Talk 870 WHCU interview wherein Byrd
- [Ithaca Community Police Board Letter To Common Council Regarding Reimagining Public Safety Plan](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-community-police-board-letter-to-common-council-regarding-reimagining-public-safety-plan/) - This is a letter sent by the Ithaca Community Police Board to the Ithaca Common Council on April 6th, 2022 regarding the plan for Reimagining Public Safety. The decision to author the letter to Common Council was made by the Ithaca Community Police Board during their March 23rd, 2022 meeting. A link to that meeting
- [Ithaca Arthaus Ribbon Cutting Ignores Facility In Crisis](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-arthaus-ribbon-cutting-ignores-facility-in-crisis/) - Archive of a May 12th WENY story on the Arthaus ribbon cutting ceremony. Police dispatch audio regarding a call for police assistance with a disturbed individual at the Arthaus. Calls for police assistance to the Arthaus occur on a daily basis. A list of individuals banned from the building was posted by the Arthaus property
- [Former Mayor Myrick Lived With William Marshall, Accused In The Murder Of Alan Godfrey](https://ithacacrime.com/former-mayor-myrick-lived-with-william-marshall-accused-in-the-murder-of-alan-godfrey/) - Myrick discusses the December 6th protest at 416 North Plain street as occurring at his "apartment" and "house." An affidavit referencing the search warrant served to Marshall on August 18th, 2021 confirms 416 North Plain street as the location of his arrest. Marshall pled guilty to federal gun and drug charges in February 2022. Following
- [IPD Deescalates Mental Health Crisis With McDonald's When Mobile Crisis Team Does Not Respond](https://ithacacrime.com/ipd-deescalates-mental-health-crisis-with-mcdonalds-when-mobile-crisis-team-does-not-respond/) - Ithaca Police Department (IPD) officers talked down a man in a mental health crisis while responding to a call around 8 AM Saturday, April 2nd. As officers made contact, the subject brandished a box cutter and held it to his own neck. Initially attempting to summon the Tompkins County Mobile Crisis Team, an IPD officer
- [IPD's Lt. Scott Garin Retires For Position With Another Law Enforcement Agency](https://ithacacrime.com/ipds-lt-scott-garin-retires-for-position-with-another-law-enforcement-agency/) - Councilperson George McGonigal discusses IPD officers being recruited by other law enforcement agencies. Ithaca Community Police Board members agree to author a letter to Common Council about their being left out of the Reimagining Public Safety process. Garin's departure follows on the heels of a tumultuous meeting of the Ithaca Community Police Board (ICPB.) IPD
- [City Hall Struck With Graffiti As Spate Of Vandalism Continues](https://ithacacrime.com/city-hall-struck-with-graffiti-as-spate-of-vandalism-continues/) - UPDATE 3/26/22: Ithaca Crime has acquired security camera footage of the spray paint vandalism at City Hall on August 8th, 2021. Spray paint is still faintly visible in the stone façade of the building. Similar graffiti connected to this incident presumably referencing Alan Godfrey's murder has been updated to reflect appreciation to the Ithaca Police
- [Mayor Lewis, Common Councilor McGonigal Aware Of Myrick "Rumors"](https://ithacacrime.com/mayor-lewis-common-councilor-mcgonigal-aware-of-myrick-rumors/)
- [Reimagining Public Safety Q&A With Eric Rosario & Karen Yearwood](https://ithacacrime.com/reimagining-public-safety-qa-with-eric-rosario-karen-yearwood/) - The following is the response to a series of questions sent to Reimagining Public Safety Co-leads Eric Rosario & Karen Yearwood. Text from the working group co-leads is in red, as it appeared in the original response. Supplemental materials are included beneath for additional context. A TED talk given by Co-Founder and CEO of Center
- [People For The American Way's Alana Byrd Speaks At Reimagining Public Safety Town Hall](https://ithacacrime.com/people-for-the-american-ways-alana-byrd-speaks-at-reimagining-public-safety-town-hall/) - People For The American Way spokesperson Alana Byrd, a "hired pen" of People For The American Way Executive Director and former mayor of Ithaca Svante Myrick, spoke at the Reimagining Public Safety Town Hall Tuesday evening. Byrd again claimed to represent 'Ithacans For Reimagining Public Safety,' an organization that does not appear to exist anywhere
- [Former Mayor Svante Myrick Tied To Accused Killer Of Alan Godfrey](https://ithacacrime.com/former-mayor-svante-myrick-tied-to-accused-killer-of-alan-godfrey/) - William "Willie" Marshall, arrested for the murder of Alan Godfrey, owned the home former Mayor Svante Myrick lived in. Ithaca Crime has investigated claims on social media that Myrick was roommates with William Marshall at a house owned by Marshall at 416 North Plain Street. This claim been partially verified using public records, social media
- [Repeat Drug Offender Shot At Drug Apartments On State & Plain Street](https://ithacacrime.com/repeat-drug-offender-shot-at-drug-apartments-on-state-plain-street/) - An Ithaca man was shot in the back multiple times in front of the drug apartments adjacent to The Rook restaurant at 106 North Plain Street around 3 AM Sunday morning. The intersection of State & Plain Street is notorious for drug activity, with overdoses sometimes occurring within minutes of each other on opposite corners
- [Former Executive Director Of Longview Mark Macera Arrested For Forcible Touching](https://ithacacrime.com/former-executive-director-of-longview-mark-macera-arrested-for-forcible-touching/) - Former Longview Executive Director Mark Macera, who was working as a bus driver with the Cazenovia School District, was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate contact with female passengers. On March 1st, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer with the Cazenovia School District received a complaint that 68-year-old Mark Macera had allegedly inappropriately touched
- [Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest For Crack, Fentanyl, Meth & Illegal Gun](https://ithacacrime.com/traffic-stop-leads-to-arrest-for-crack-fentanyl-meth-illegal-gun/) - Just after 2 AM on March 11th, members of the Ithaca Police Department conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic violation. The driver, Damien D. Blackman (42) of Ithaca, was found to be in possession of approximately 6.7g of suspected crack cocaine, 4.7g of suspected Fentanyl, 11.6g of suspected methamphetamine, packaged in a manner consistent with the sale
- [Suspected Tainted Cocaine Sends Two To ER](https://ithacacrime.com/suspected-tainted-cocaine-sends-two-to-er/) - The Ithaca Police and Fire Departments responded to two suspected overdoses on Eddy Street just before 1 AM Friday morning, with a caller suggesting the victims having ingested "laced cocaine." Officers responding to the scene administered two doses of Narcan per individual, with one officer fully exhausting his supply. The Ithaca Fire Department assisted with
- [Shadowy Lobbying Group Emerges On Eve Of Police Reform Announcement](https://ithacacrime.com/shadowy-lobbying-group-emerges-on-eve-of-police-reform-announcement/) - 'Ithacans For Reimagining Public Safety' Campaign Manager Alana Byrd made her first public statement, in a thinly disguised editorial in the Ithaca Voice Tuesday afternoon. Byrd has previously been employed by Washington, DC based Young Elected Officials as a Policy Coordinator. The Young Elected Officials Network is a program of The People For the American
- [Gunshot Reported At West Village](https://ithacacrime.com/gunshot-reported-at-west-village/) - The Ithaca Police Department responded to multiple reports of a shot fired at West Village Apartments on Sunday February 27th at about 2:20 AM. Upon arrival officers located evidence that a round had been fired on the grounds of the complex. No injuries or property damage were observed or reported. Any witnesses are encouraged to
- [Arson Fire At Salvation Army Store](https://ithacacrime.com/arson-fire-at-salvation-army-store/) - The Ithaca Police and Fire Departments responded to the Salvation Army Store on Elmira Road around 11 AM Tuesday the 22nd for a report of a fire inside the store. During the investigation it was determined that a clothes rack was intentionally set on fire by an unknown female shopper. The fire was extinguished without
- [Thursday Evening Shooting Leaves Residence Struck By Gunfire](https://ithacacrime.com/thursday-evening-shooting-leaves-residence-struck-by-gunfire/) - A shooting in the area of Titus & South street left a residence stuck by gunfire late Thursday, at around 11:38 PM. Bullet casings were recovered by officers responding to the area of the shooting. It is unclear if the home was targeted or was struck by stray bullets.
- [Cherry District Property Owners Letter to Mayor Myrick & Common Council On Illegal Camping](https://ithacacrime.com/cherry-district-property-owners-letter-to-mayor-myrick-common-council-on-illegal-camping/) - Ithaca Crime has acquired a copy of letter written to the Ithaca Common Council & then-Mayor Svante Myrick regarding illegal camping in the Cherry District on Brindley, Cherry & Taber Streets. The Honorable Svante MyrickMs. Cynthia BrockMr. George McGonigal October 21, 2021And Members of the Ithaca City Common Council Via Electronic Mail108 East Green StreetIthaca,
- [Mobile Crisis Team Not Answering Ithaca Police Department Calls For Assistance](https://ithacacrime.com/mobile-crisis-team-not-answering-ithaca-police-department-calls-for-assistance/) - The Tompkins County Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) is not answering calls for assistance from the Ithaca Police Department. This is reminiscent of a previous incident where the Mobile Crisis Team refused to respond to assist the Ithaca Police Department with a suicidal individual. Tompkins County's website states that "MCT is an after-hours emergency and crisis
- [Man Threatened With Knife, Murder In Collegetown Menacing](https://ithacacrime.com/man-threatened-with-knife-murder-in-collegetown-menacing/) - A Cornell Crime Alert describes an incident that occurred at approximately 4:45 AM, December the 8th. According to the alert, the Ithaca Police Department is investigating a menacing complaint which occurred in the 400 block of College Avenue. The victim reported being chased by a male subject, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, carrying a knife
- [Man Shot In Mouth At Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Firearm Recovered At Scene](https://ithacacrime.com/man-shot-in-mouth-at-five-guys-burgers-fries-firearm-recovered-at-scene/) - UPDATE: At approximately 3 AM Tuesday morning a BOLO (Be On The Look Out) was issued for Troy S. Washington in relation to the shooting Monday evening at Five Guys Burgers & Fries on Elmira Road. A man was shot in the mouth at Five Guys Burgers & Fries in the Ithaca Shopping Plaza at
- [Commons Market Front Door Shattered In Attempted  Burglary](https://ithacacrime.com/commons-market-front-door-shattered-in-attempted-burglary/) - In the early hours of November 8th the glass front door of The Commons Market was smashed by a masked individual during an attempted burglary. After breaking the glass and crawling into the business, the individual briefly attempted to open the cash register before noticing the cameras, "panicking" and fleeing empty handed. The glass on
- [IPD Traffic Stop Leads To Illegal Gun, Arrests](https://ithacacrime.com/ipd-traffic-stop-leads-to-illegal-gun-arrests/) - Per an IPD press release, "On 11/16/21 at approximately 7:30 PM IPD Patrol initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 300 block of Elmira Rd. During the course of this stop a loaded .22 cal. Pistol was recovered. Devarkis Brooks, a 27 year old male from Horseheads, and Raheem Daniel, 22 year old male
- [Gun Fired As IPD Officer Responds To Dispute On Plain St.](https://ithacacrime.com/gun-fired-as-ipd-officer-responds-to-dispute-on-plain-st/) - Per IPD press release, "On 11/17/21 at 12:45 AM IPD Patrol responded to a dispute at 301 South Corn St. Upon arrival they observed several people outside of the apartment building. While approaching the scene Officers heard a single gunshot fired from the area of the building. There were no victims or injured persons located.
- [IPD Investigating Another Nighttime Commons Assault](https://ithacacrime.com/ipd-investigating-another-nighttime-commons-assault/) - An Ithaca Police Department press release describes a mob assault that occurred on the Ithaca Commons in the early hours of Monday morning, November 14th, 2021. Per IPD press release, "The Ithaca Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred on 11/14/21 at 01:30 am on the Ithaca Commons around the area of Center Ithaca.
- [Tompkins County Legislator Rich John Addresses Common Council On Illegal Camping, Crime In Ithaca's West End](https://ithacacrime.com/tompkins-county-legislator-rich-john-addresses-common-council-on-illegal-camping-crime-in-ithacas-west-end/) - "There was one story after another of really scary things going on," Tompkins County Legislator Rich John said at Wednesday night's Common Council meeting. John spoke not as a County Legislator, but as a City of Ithaca & West End resident. His comments follow last week's discussion between property owners, business owners and residents of
- [State Police Community Stabilization Unit Patrols "Likely Won't Be Responding As Promised"](https://ithacacrime.com/state-police-community-stabilization-unit-patrols-likely-wont-be-responding-as-promised/) - In a Monday morning interview with WHCU, Ithaca Police Benevolent Association President Tom Condzella discussed the Community Stabilization Unit plan to increase patrols in some areas of Ithaca that have been plagued by shootings and violent crime. During that interview, Condezella remarked that "there are no additional officers to staff these patrols" and that "NY State
- [Two Shootings In Two Days On West Hill](https://ithacacrime.com/two-shootings-in-two-days-on-west-hill/) - Gunfire erupted on Elm St. for the second time in two days Wednesday night. At approximately 10:20 PM the Ithaca Police Department responded to the 500 block of Elm St. Officers found bullet casings in the street & a bedroom wall inside a home struck by stray bullets. The previous evening gunfire had been reported
- [Ithaca Pantheras Founded With IPD Flag Desecration One Year Ago](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-pantheras-founded-with-ipd-flag-desecration-one-year-ago/) - The Ithaca Pantheras was founded one year ago on Sunday September 27th, 2020 during the then weekly 2 PM Sunday rallies on The Commons at Bernie Milton pavilion. Announced by its leader Rochelle Matthews, Ithaca Pantheras was born out of the desire to delineate the organization from Black Lives Matter and the Unbroken Promise Initiative.
- [Local Agitators Twist Vaccine Mandate Rally Into Hate Crime Hoax](https://ithacacrime.com/local-agitators-twist-vaccine-mandate-rally-into-hate-crime-hoax/) - Following a rally against vaccine mandates that occurred Saturday September 18th at The State Theater, Ithaca Tenant's Union members Genevieve Rand and Keem/ "Meek" Adams are fundraising based on a hate crime they claim occurred during the event. Adams & Rand's own social media posts contradict the claim of a hate crime occurring during the
- [Outreach Worker Tammy Baker Saves A Man's Life The Day She Is Declared A Hero](https://ithacacrime.com/outreach-worker-tammy-baker-saves-a-mans-life-the-day-she-is-declared-a-hero/) - Outreach Worker Tammy Baker found a man unresponsive at DeWitt Park late Wednesday morning. After summoning assistance, an Ithaca Police Department officer administered Narcan and revived the individual from a suspected overdose. The individual was transported to Cayuga Medical Center for medical treatment. Earlier in the day Baker had been named the September Community Hero
- [IPD Talks Suicidal Woman Off Bridge](https://ithacacrime.com/ipd-talks-suicidal-woman-off-bridge/) - At approximately 1020 PM Wednesday the Ithaca Police Department responded to a female in a mental health crisis threatening to jump off a railing on the West Buffalo St. bridge over the Cayuga inlet. The woman had lacerations on her arms and appears to have engaged in self harm. Despite making threats of "using knives
- [Ithaca Green New Deal Estimated Cost Is $2 Billion](https://ithacacrime.com/ithaca-green-new-deal-estimated-cost-is-2-billion/) - "This is going to be very expensive. This is going to cost $2 billion dollars. I don't know if you thought about this when you approved The Green New Deal at the very beginning." Ithaca's new Director of Sustainability Luis Aguirre-Torres said during Wednesday night's September Common Council meeting. As the number elicited laughter from"I don't know if you thought about this when you approved The Green New Deal at the very beginning." - Director of Sustainability Luis Aguirre-Torres
- [Fatal Overdose on Chestnut St. In West Village Sunday Evening](https://ithacacrime.com/fatal-overdose-on-chestnut-st-in-west-village-sunday-evening/) - A call about an unconscious male at an apartment on Chestnut St. in West Village Apartments just after 11 PM Sunday evening ended with an individual being pronounced dead of an overdose and released to Bangs ambulance.
- [Shots Fired, Suspect Barricaded At Chestnut Apartments](https://ithacacrime.com/shots-fired-suspect-barricaded-at-chestnut-apartments/) - UPDATE 5:21 PM: The Ithaca Voice reports a suspect is in custody. What began as a domestic incident early Saturday afternoon escalated into shots fired and a suspect barricaded in their residence, with the Ithaca Police Specialized Response Team being activated. The suspect is not yet in custody. This story will be updated.
- [Weekly Reimagining Public Safety Working Group Meetings "Are Not Open To The Public At This Juncture"](https://ithacacrime.com/weekly-reimagining-public-safety-working-group-meetings-are-not-open-to-the-public-at-this-juncture/) - Reimagining Public Safety Working Group Communication Lead Melody Faraday has stated in an email that "the Working Group has been meeting weekly. The meetings are not open to the public at this juncture, hence no announcements or streams." Farady wrote in an earlier email "The communications team and project managers are preparing to launch our website
- [Man Stabbed, Robbed On Plain Street](https://ithacacrime.com/man-stabbed-robbed-on-plain-street/) - A man was stabbed and had his backpack stolen on Plain St. late Thursday afternoon, with IPD & Bangs ambulance responding to the scene. The suspect being sought is Galvin Lawson, who appears to be a Level 2 registered sex offender. This story will be updated.
- [Tompkins County Overdoses Up 100% With July Seeing 8 Fatalities in 72 Hours](https://ithacacrime.com/tompkins-county-overdoses-up-100-with-july-seeing-8-fatalities-in-72-hours/) - Tompkins County Law Enforcement COMPSTAT numbers discussed at the July 15th Public Safety committee meeting show overdoses in July are "double" as compared to the average over last five years. The same week saw eight fatal overdoses in a 72 hour period. The Tompkins County Medical Examiner declined to comment on the eight fatal overdoses
- [Tompkins County Mobile Crisis Unit Refuses To Respond As IPD Talks Suicidal Man Off Ledge](https://ithacacrime.com/tompkins-county-mobile-crisis-unit-refuses-to-respond-as-ipd-talks-suicidal-man-off-ledge/) - UPDATE 1:52 PM: The Tompkins County Mobile Crisis Team is "not trained" to deal with today's potential jumper scenario and will update their website to reflect situations to which they do and do not respond. Members of the Ithaca Police Department talked a suicidal man off of the eighth floor Green Street parking Garage late Wednesday
- [An Open Letter Regarding the Reimagining Public Safety Working Group](https://ithacacrime.com/reimagining-public-safety-working-group/) - The following was sent to the Ithaca Common Council, Ithaca Community Police Board & Tompkins County Legislature July 7th-15th, 2021. - Ed. I would like to outline some concerns I have regarding the newly appointed Reimagining Public Safety Working Group and the fitness of some of the individuals selected to serve. It first must be stated

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