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Top Stories, October 18, 2023

A Hornby Man Facing Numerous Gun/Drug Charges

From State Police:  On October 17, 2023, members of Troop E, Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) executed a search warrant at 3865 State Route 414 in the town of Hornby, Steuben County. During the execution of the warrant, the following items were seized: approximately 1.5 ounces of crystal methamphetamine, packaging materials, digital scales, two illegally possessed handguns, one with a 24-round high capacity magazine, one assault-style 12 gauge shotgun, one .223 assault-style rifle, two other shotguns, two deer hunting rifles, several high capacity magazines and a large quantity of ammunition.   The suspect, a 24-year-old male, Ian F. Travis, was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd (B Felony), four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D Felony),  two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (A Misdemeanor),  and one count of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd (A Misdemeanor). Travis was taken to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.  Troop E VGNET was assisted by the Elmira Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit and the Corning Police Department.  

 

Some Public Hearings Scheduled On Local Budgets 

There is a Public hearing for the Campbell Fire District Budget at 6pm this evening at the New Campbell Fire Station on Route 415-.  Also, Campbell Town Clerk Michelle Seeley says the Campbell Town Board is working on the town budget.  There will be a public hearing about the Campbell Town Budget on October 23 at the Campbell Town Hall.  The Town of Urbana is holding another Budget Meeting tonight at 6 pm to continue working on the budget. 

 

Update On The Assault Of An Alfred State Student

The four suspects who are accused of assaulting an Alfred State College student on Sunday, are all from Elmira.  From University Police: 

All four of the below individuals were charged with one count of Gang Assault in the 1st degree of the NYS Penal Law.

  • Eric R Plante 19 of Elmira, NY
  • Jayson E Lewis 20 of Elmira NY
  • William J Blye 20 of Elmira NY
  • Moses N Scharborough 19 of Elmira NY

 

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