Owego Police Department

09/02/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 08/24/2026 through Sunday 08/30/2026

Total Calls for Service: 127
Total Arrests: 4

Motor Vehicle Collisions: 3
Traffic Tickets Issued: 1

Male, 55, Owego NY, taken into custody for Mental Health Hold after a report of the male being danger to himself and others. Male was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. (Mental Health Arrest name withheld).

Juvenile, 16, Owego NY, was arrested for Attempted Robbery in the Third Degree (Felony) and Assault in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor), following a investigation of a Robbery on Elm Street. Juvenile was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Tioga County Superior Court.

Juvenile, 12, Owego NY, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree (Felony) following a investigation of Damage to Tioga County Property on McMaster Street. Juvenile was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Tioga County Family Court.

David P Cox Jr., 55, Candor NY, was arrested for Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor), Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor) and Moved from Lane Unsafely (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on North Avenue. Cox was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

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08/26/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 08/17/2026 through Sunday 08/23/2026

Total Calls for Service: 96
Total Arrests: 3

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 3
Traffic Tickets Issued: 9

Timothy Molinari, 72, Town of Tioga NY, was arrested for Driving a Motor Vehicle While under the Intoxicated (Misdemeanor), Driving Motor Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Level above 0.08% (Misdemeanor), No Seat Belt (Violation) and No Headlights (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on North Avenue. Molinari was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Tammie M Cooper, 53, Nichols NY, was arrested for Driving a Motor Vehicle While under the Intoxicated (Misdemeanor), No Headlights after dark (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on Southside Drive. Cooper was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Male, 30, Owego NY, taken into custody for Mental Health Hold after a report of the male being danger to themselves and others. Male was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. (Mental Health Arrest name withheld).

08/19/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 08/10/2026 through Sunday 08/16/2026

Total Calls for Service: 111
Total Arrests: 5

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 5
Traffic Tickets Issued: 21

Joseph M Florance, 42, Owego NY, was arrested for S*x Offender Failed to Report Change of Address (Felony), S*x Offender Failed to Verify within 10 Days (Felony), Level Three S*x Predator Registration Failed to Report 90 Days (Felony) and S*x Offender Failed to Provide a Photograph (Felony), following an investigation of S*x Offender Registry at a residence on Chestnut Street. Florance was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court and remanded to Tioga County Jail in lieu of $250,000.00 Cash or $250.000 Bail Bond.

Juvenile, 11, Owego NY, taken into custody for Mental Health Hold after a report of the juvenile being danger to themself. Juvenile was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. (Mental Health Arrest name withheld).

William P McGrew, 41, Owego NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle in Third Degree (Misdemeanor), following a Traffic Stop on Main Street. McGrew was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Keyjuan K Smallwood, 34, Waterloo NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle in Third Degree (Misdemeanor), Operating a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration (Misdemeanor), Uninspected Motor Vehicle (Violation), Inadequate Muffler (Violation) and Inadequate Stop Lamps (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on North Avenue. Smallwood was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Michael A Guiles, 41, Owego NY, was arrested for Driving a Motor Vehicle while Ability Impaired with Drugs (Misdemeanor), Speed in Zone (Violation) and Unsafe Tire (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on Main Street. Guiles was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

08/12/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 08/03/2026 through Sunday 08/09/2026

Total Calls for Service: 181
Total Arrests: 4

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 5
Traffic Tickets Issued:

David A Hartman, 41, Candor NY, was arrested for Burglary in the Second Degree (C Felony), Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree (D Felony) and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony), following an investigation of Burglary at a residence on Southside Drive. Hartman was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court.

Shaun W Kozak, 47, Endicott NY, was arrested for Burglary in the Third Degree (C Felony) and Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (Misdemeanor), following an investigation of Burglary at Cabinets by Marciano on Elm Street. Kozak was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court.

Dean A Degaramo Jr., 27, Lockwood NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor), No Tail Lights after dark (Violation) and Consumption of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on W Main Street. Degaramo Jr. was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Zachary A Salisbury, 36, Binghamton NY, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor), Refusal to take a Breath Test (Violation) and Improper Turn (Violation), following a investigation of a Motor Vehicle Collision on Erie Street. Salisbury was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

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08/05/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 07/27/2026 through Sunday 08/02/2026

Total Calls for Service: 159
Total Arrests: 1

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 4
Traffic Tickets Issued: 3

Matthew J Burdick, 33, Owego NY, was arrested for Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor), following an investigation of Disobeying a Court Mandate. Burdick was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court, he was Released on his Own Recognizance pending further court proceedings.

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07/29/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 07/20/2026 through Sunday 07/26/2026

Total Calls for Service: 166
Total Arrests: 3

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 4
Traffic Tickets Issued: 0

Anthony W Collins, 39, Owego NY, was arrested for Burglary in the Third Degree (D Felony) and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony), following an investigation of a Burglary at Open Door Mission in February 2026. Collins was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court, he was Released on his Own Recognizance pending further court proceedings.

Dillon R Steigler, 33, Owego NY, was arrested on a Arrest Warrant for Assault in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor), following a investigation of a Assault Incident in December 2025. Steigler was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court.

Anthony W Collins, 39, Owego NY, was arrested for Petit Larceny (Misdemeanor), following investigation of a Shoplifting at Open Door Mission. Collins was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

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07/22/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 07/13/2026 through Sunday 07/19/2026

Total Calls for Service: 175
Total Arrests: 5

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 3
Traffic Tickets Issued: 2

Christopher N Elliott, 37, Owego NY, was arrested for Arson in the Fifth Degree (Misdemeanor) and Trespassing Railroad Track and Property in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor), following the assistance to the Village of Owego Fire Department on West Avenue. Elliott was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Michael K L Stone, 32, Owego NY, was arrested for Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Court on a Burglary in the Third Degree (D Felony). Stone was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court.

Dustin A Spacek, 33, Barton NY, was arrested for Arrest Warrant out of Tioga County Sheriff’s Department. Owego Police Officers assisted Tioga Sheriff’s Deputies in the arrest on Green Street. Spacek was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court.

Sonya M Morris, 48, Owego NY, was arrested for Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree (D Felony), Arson in the Fifth Degree (Misdemeanor), Criminal Mischief (Misdemeanor) and Harassment in the Second Degree (Violation), following a Domestic Violence incident on Belva Lockwood Lane. Morris was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court and remanded to Tioga County Jail pending further Court Proceedings.

Female, 31, Spencer NY, taken into custody for Mental Health Hold after a report of the female being danger to herself and others, following a Disturbance on Green Street. She was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. (Mental Health Arrest name withheld).

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07/15/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 07/06/2026 through Sunday 07/12/2026

Total Calls for Service: 205
Total Arrests: 4

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 4
Traffic Tickets Issued: 11

Female, 33, Owego NY, taken into custody for Mental Health Hold after a report of the female being danger to herself. She was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. (Mental Health Arrest name withheld).

Colton M Whalen, 18, Owego NY, was arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Misdemeanor), Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor) and Discharge of a Fi***rm in the Village (Violation), following a investigation of Assault at Hyde Park Baseball Field. Whalen was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Alex C Heath, 59, Owego NY, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor), Refusal to take a Breath Test (Violation), No Lights on Trailer after dark (Violation), Broken Taillights on Trailer (Violation) and No Corrective Lenses when Required (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on North Avenue. Heath was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Joseph V Gunther, 52, Port Crane NY, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor), Driving Motor Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Level above 0.08% (Misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor), Unlicensed Operator (Violation) and Failed to Keep Right (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on Southside Drive. Gunther was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

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07/08/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 06/29/2026 through Sunday 07/05/2026

Total Calls for Service: 170
Total Arrests: 7

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 7
Traffic Tickets Issued: 17

Lucas J Matteson, 41, Owego NY, was arrested for Petit Larceny (Misdemeanor) and Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree (Misdemeanor), following a investigation of Theft at Hyde Park Baseball Field. Matteson was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Male, 44, Owego NY, taken into custody for Mental Health Hold after a report of the male being danger to himself and others. He was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. (Mental Health Arrest name withheld).

Edward M Ashley, 55, Owego NY, was arrested for Two Separate Counts of Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor), following a investigation of Several Violations of a Order Of Protection on Paige Street. Ashley was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court.

Daniel L Hromada, 30, Greene NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor), following a Traffic Stop on North Avenue. Hromada was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Juan J Aviles, 54, Brooklyn NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor), Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Violation), Uninspected Motor Vehicle (Violation), Operating without Insurance (Violation) and Improper Plates (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on Interstate 86. Aviles was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Courtney M Apgar, 27, Owego NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor), following a Traffic Stop on E Temple Street. Apgar was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Village of Owego Court.

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07/01/2026

OWEGO POLICE PRESS RELEASE
Week of Sunday 06/22/2026 through Sunday 06/28/2026

Total Calls for Service: 153
Total Arrests: 6

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 6
Traffic Tickets Issued: 2

Megan M Thornton, 26, Sayre PA, was arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Misdemeanor), following investigation of a Disturbance on E Front Street. Thornton was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Jordan M Rice, 20, Owego NY, was arrested for Trespassing (Violation), following a investigation of Trespassing on Southside Drive. Rice was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Katrina F Winters, 46, Owego NY, was arrested for Trespassing (Violation), following a investigation of Trespassing on Apple Blossom Lane. Winters was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Village of Owego Court.

James I Conklin, 56, Owego NY, was arrested for Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor), following a investigation of Violation of a Order Of Protection on Church Street. Conklin was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court.

Billy Wright, 18, Endwell NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree (Violation), following a Traffic Stop on W Main Street. Wright was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Village of Owego Court.

Female, 46, Owego NY, taken into custody for Mental Health Hold after a report of the female being danger to herself. She was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. (Mental Health Arrest name withheld).

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