Woman Shot In Avoca, In Guarded Condition At Strong

FROM NYSP:  At approximately 8:40 p.m., the New York State Police from SP Bath responded to 8653 Wagner Hill Rd in the town of Avoca for a report of a female with a gunshot wound to the face.  A preliminary investigation revealed that Terry C. Long Jr., age 50, shot a 47-year-old female inside the residence. The female victim sustained a facial injury and was transported to Noyes Hospital, then was later transferred to Strong Memorial Hospital and is in guarded condition.

Long was charged with Assault 1st (B Felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D Felony). Long was transported to Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.  This is an active investigation. 

 

UPDATE ON THE HOWARD STABBING INCIDENT 

FROM NYSP:  On December 10, 2023, New York State Police and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2522 County Route 56 in the town of Howard for the report of an assault/stabbing.  A preliminary investigation reveals that several subjects were consuming alcohol when a physical altercation took place. Knives were introduced to the altercation, resulting in three males suffering knife wounds. The three males were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.  One of the subjects, Ausencio Roblero Lopez, was medically discharged on December 12, 2023. He was taken into custody for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd (D Felony) and brought to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment. The other two subjects remain in stable condition at Strong Memorial Hospital.   The investigation is ongoing.

 

Bath Man Is Facing Charges After Alleged Recent Incident

Bath Police Chief Colin Taft reports that 48 year old Joel Wandell of Bath, was recently charged with 2^nd degree strangulation and 3^rd Degree Assault.  

 

Cameron Man Is Facing Numerous Charges

From The Steuben Co Sheriff's Dept:

Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on December 12, 2023, deputies arrested James A. Margeson, age 35, of CR 10, Cameron, New York, following an investigation of a reported burglary and animal cruelty in the Town of Cameron. It is alleged that Mr. Margeson possessed stolen property, altered a vehicle identification number, and damaged stolen property. It is also alleged that Mr. Margeson failed to provide sustenance for four dogs which were subsequently rescued. Mr. Margeson was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree, a class D Felony, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, a class E Felony, Forgery of a Vehicle Identification Number, a class E Felony, Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class E Felony, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, a class D Felony, and Failure to Provide Sustenance to a Domestic Animal. Mr. Margeson was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and released.

Sheriff Allard thanks the New York State Police for their assistance in this arrest.

 

Big Street Fight Yesterday In Downtown Alfred

Over in Allegany County, Alfred Village Police report that yesterday, around 4:45pm they responded to a large fight in progress on West University Street.  The Alfred Police Department reports the arrest of 20-year old male from the South Bronx.  He was charged with two counts of Disorderly conduct for allegedly, physically fighting with another person and failing to obey a lawful order to disperse.

 

Gillibrand: On Making Sure That Senior Citizens Are Fed

Democrat US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says she’s worked it out so that one point two billion dollars is going to various programs, to feed senior citizens.   "As a member of the Senate Committee on Aging, I'm committeed to making sure that our older adults in New York State and across the country, can get the nutrition assistance and social interaction that they need to stay healthy," Gillibrand said yesterday.  "I've sent a bicameral letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee requesting over $2.5 billion dollars from the Older Americans Act, Title 3C, Nutrition Services Program."  

Langworthy: I'm Here To Help Veterans 

Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy was interviewed by Brian O'Neil this morning, and the two spoke, among other things, about veterans issues.  "I want to tell any veterans out there that we are here to help," Langworthy said.  "If you need help with your veterans benefits, if you're trying to sort out a matter, we have case workers ready, willing and able to assist.  We have offices in Corning, Olean, Jamestown and Clarence, and we have a professional staff ready to help you with your issues, medicare, social security, no problem is too big and no problem is too small."