Hornell Police Are Looking For A Stolen White Pickup Truck

The Hornell Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 1997 Chevrolet pickup truck that was reported stolen overnight from a residence in the City of Hornell.

The truck has a distinctive blue driver’s side door and Tennessee license plates. A photo of the vehicle is included below.  If you see this vehicle or have any information about its location, please contact the Hornell Police Department at 607-324-2860.

 

A Second Public Meeting On A Potential School Merger

Another public meeting about a possible merger between Bradford Central and Watkins Glen Central has been scheduled.  That will be next Tuesday, October 14, at 6pm.  The Watkins Glen Central School District Board will be joining the Bradford Central School District Board of Education, to discuss possible district consolidation between Bradford and Watkins Glen. 

 

2025 Steuben County Museum Trial 10/11-10/12

The Steuben County Historical Society is going to have self-guided tours, where people can use the historical society's map, to see a lot of sites.    That will be Saturday and Sunday, October 11^th and 12^th.  They say that this year’s theme will be old school houses across the county.  The tour is free and you don’t have to register ahead of time, just show up at the Steuben County Historical Society Office in Bath, Saturday October 11 before 10am and Sunday October 12 before 12 noon.  You can pick up a map from the county historical society, download a map from the county historical society's facebook page or click the link below for a direct google map. 

2025 Steuben County Museum Trail Google Map

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Good News For The Stefanik For Governor Campaign

Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik comes in just five points behind Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul in a new poll that came out yesterday. The polling numbers show Hochul at 48 percent and Stefanik at 43 percent.  The New York Post reports that that same poll has Stefanik winning a lot of independent voters.   

 

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: The ACA Insurance Rates Could Great Increase  

Democrat U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says the cost of Obamacare health insurance will go way up, unless Congress extends the subsidies for Obama's Affordable Care Act, which they have to do by November 1.  Gillibrand says if that does not happen, the A.C.A. insurance rates will greatly increase. 

 

Sheriff Jim Allard's Monthly Newsletter, For September

It’s a beautiful day in Steuben County. Another Wineglass Marathon has successfully been run, with Lieutenant Kennedy and Sergeant Hawk completing the full marathon and Investigator Hurd completing the half. It was an absolutely gorgeous day for the marathon, and we broke our own record for the most runners at the full marathon this year! A huge thank you to all the Fire Departments, volunteers and police that make this great event happen. Also, last weekend, the Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival occurred and was a great success, again due to fantastic weather, dedicated volunteers, fire and police! We are so fortunate to live in a county in which we can celebrate these incredible annual events.

September continued to be busy for our agency. Our county had another alleged attempted murder, an arrest of an alleged bank robber and a successful search and rescue of a three-year-old who had wandered off after his puppy. We participated in the Erwin Tri-County First Responder Park 9/11 Ceremony and joined in recognizing Campbell Volunteer Fire Chief and EMT instructor, Glenn Vogel, for his decades of service. Glenn is a truly deserving honoree.

In September, Sergeant Angelo Sciotti, Officer Jacob Eighmey, Deputy Brian Harrison and Deputy Alan Warriner taught ALERRT at the SUNY Alfred Police Academy. Major David Sutton and Captain Justin Mills attended the New York State Sheriff’s Association Jail Administrators Conference, and Captain Justin Mills and Lieutenant Carlton Wetherby attended the FBI Great Lakes Leadership Seminar. Officer Brian Burdell completed the NYS DCJS Jail Time Credit Course. Sergeant Sorge and Deputy Butler taught another NYS Boater’s Safety Course, continuing our monthly presentation of this course. Sergeant Sorge hosted two Child Passenger Safety Seat events. Deputy Dininny and Deputy Butler instructed in the NYS Marine Law Enforcement and Vessel Operator Course. Lieutenant Kennedy and Lieutenant Logsdon attended the NYS Sheriff’s Association Law Enforcement Supervisor Course. Deputy Henry completed the Interview and Interrogation Course; Investigator Shepherd completed a course in investigating crimes against animals and Sergeant Wood and Investigator Day completed the NYS Excelsior Challenge. Sheriff Allard completed the FBINAA Comprehensive Officer Resiliency Train the Trainer course and appeared on the monthly “Frankly Speaking” interview.

September was another busy and challenging month in the Sheriff’s Office. Our investigators and deputies were tasked with an attempted murder investigation, an unauthorized use of a vehicle/vehicular pursuit investigation, five assault investigations, two trespass investigations, one possession of a weapon investigation, two animal cruelty investigations, two obstructing governmental administration investigations, two endangering a child investigations, one menacing investigation, a criminal use of a firearm investigation, four sexual assault investigations, fifteen larceny investigations, eight grand larceny investigations, two drug investigations, three welfare fraud investigations, seven death investigations, three falsifying business records investigations, three filing a false instrument investigations, five misuse of food stamps investigations, five criminal contempt investigations, one counterfeiting investigation, one missing child investigation, one forgery investigation, two identity theft investigations, four harassment investigations and two criminal mischief investigations. Our Patrol Division was tasked with multiple domestic incident investigations along with mental health detainments, emergency medical aid, assisting other agencies, serving of warrants, and three intoxicated or impaired driving arrests.

All of our deputies and officers performed in an outstanding fashion, and we received multiple commendations from the public regarding their outstanding performance.

We continue to pray for our first responder colleagues and deployed military across the globe, as well as their families. We also pray for the victims of mass casualty events and state sponsored aggression.

Thank you for supporting the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office in these challenging times and stay safe!

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard