Troopers: Bath Man And Prattsburgh Woman Are Accused Of Allegedly Trying To Tamper/Influence A Witness

FROM NYSP:  The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation of SP Bath reports the arrest of Terry C. Long, age 52, of Bath, NY, and Tammy J. Havens, age 52, of Prattsburgh, NY, following an investigation into alleged criminal contempt and witness intimidation.

On June 23, 2025, Investigators of SP Bath were contacted by a representative of the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office regarding messages sent to a protected party in an ongoing criminal matter. The investigation determined that Tammy J. Havens had contacted the victim on behalf of Terry C. Long, who was incarcerated at the time, and attempted to influence the victim to recant sworn statements in exchange for property.

Further review of Steuben County Jail communication records revealed that Long had directed Havens to contact the victim, offering inducements and making threats through electronic messages.

On June 25, 2025, Havens was arrested at SP Bath and charged with:

• Criminal Facilitation 4th (A Misdemeanor)
• Tampering with a Witness 4th (A Misdemeanor)

She was processed and remanded to the Steuben County Jail to await centralized arraignment, and an order of protection was obtained on behalf of the victim.

Following continued investigation and presentation to a Steuben County Grand Jury, both Havens and Long were indicted on October 14, 2025.

On October 27, 2025, Long was transported to SP Bath by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS) and formally processed on the indictment charges. He was subsequently returned to DOCCS custody.

The indictment accuses Terry C. Long of committing the following offenses:

• Bribing a Witness (D Felony)
• Aggravated Family Offense (E Felony)
• Tampering with a Witness 4th (A Misdemeanor)
• Criminal Contempt 2nd (A Misdemeanor)

Halloween Is Tomorrow, Friday, October 31

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says he’ll have extra patrols out for the Hallloween weekend and he reminds parents to make sure all children are accounted for and that residences are well lit for the younger kids.

Also, two new investigators, several new corrections officers, two new deputies and several sgt’s were sworn in on Wednesday at the Steuben County sheriff’s department.

 

Some Roads Will Be Closed Next Week In Steuben Co

Steuben County Commissioner of Public Works Eric Rose says County Route 14 (Campbell Creek–Bakers Gulch Road) in the Towns of Howard and Canisteo will be closed to all traffic from Puffer Road to County Route 119 on Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6th from 8 am to 3 pm.  The closure is necessary to replace a boiler shell pipe. There will be no onsite detour during this period, and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and plan ahead. Rose also says there will be a temporary road closure on County Route 74 (Prattsburgh-Pulteney Road) in the Town of Prattsburgh.  The road will be closed to all traffic from County Route 75 to Trant Road beginning Monday, November 10 through Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The closure is necessary to install a new water main in the area.  There will be no onsite detour available, and motorists are advised to plan accordingly and seek alternate routes during this time.  The Department of Public Works appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation as this essential infrastructure work is completed safely and efficiently.

 

Next Week At Corning Community: Criminal Justice Event

FROM CCE:  SUNY Corning Community College will host a Criminal Justice Career Night on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The event will run from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and will be held inside the College’s Commons Building, located on its Spencer Hill Campus at 1 Academic Drive in Corning, New York.
The career night will feature representatives from federal, state, county and local agencies representing law enforcement, corrections, K-9 units, forensics, first responders, and mental health careers within the criminal justice field.
Organizations that will be in attendance:
•Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
•New York State Police (NYSP) w/K9 Unit
•New York State Police Forensics Unit
•New York State Court Police
•New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
•New York State Department of Corrections
•New York State Parks Police
•Chemung County Sheriff's office
•Steuben County Sheriff's Office
•Corning City Police Department w/K9 Unit
•Cassandra Wygle, LPC, NCC, Clinical Supervisor
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at: https://www.corning-cc.edu/cjcareers.php
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The Wineglass Marathon Wins An Award 

A website called RaceRaves.com says, the best race in New York State, is the Wineglass Marathon.    Race Raves dot com says quote, “staged in the spectacular finger lakes region in the heart of east coast wine country, the Wineglass is one of the nation’s premiere destination marathons and an excellent Boston Marathon qualifier.”