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Top Stories, March 12, 2022

Missing Person Case

From State Police: On March 11, 2022, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the State Police responded to the area of Savona Campbell Back Road near the Cohocton River for the report of a missing person.  Missing is Eugene Mattoon, age 79, from Savona, and he is described as 5’ 09" tall, thin build, and was last wearing a black leather jacket and blue jeans.  The State Police are being assisted by the Steuben County Office of Emergency Management, and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.  Investigators have utilized the State Police Helicopter, UAS (drone),  the State Police Under Water Recovery Team, as well as the Steuben County Sheriff’s Departments K-9 and UAS, (drone) Units.  Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police at Painted Post at 607-962-6864.

Drug Arrest In Bath

Bath Village Mayor Mike Sweet says, Bath Village Police investigated a pulled over vehicle on East Morris Street…the mayor says, 56 grams, that’s $5600 worth of suspected crystal methamphetamine was found inside the vehicle.

From Mayor Sweet: On March 8th, 2022 Officer Roberson and K9 Bud stopped a motor vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately noon on E. Morris St. After a preliminary investigation, K9 Bud alerted to narcotics in the motor vehicle. A lock box was found under the seat and the item was seized for a search warrant application. The operator was released pending the results of the investigation. On March 11th after a search warrant was signed the box was opened and 56 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine was discovered inside. The street value of the narcotics is valued at $5,600. An arrest warrant will be filed for the operator of the motor vehicle.

Palmesano: Covid Relief For Veterans

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano says that Assembly Republicans are trying to get $500 million dollars to veterans for covid related reasons.  According to Palmesano, the money would go specifically to county veteran departments and veterans housing organizations. 

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