Tioga County Sheriff's Office

On January 7, 2021 at 8:20 AM the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested Misty M. Smith, age 28 of 535 E. Chemung St, Waverly NY 14892 for the charges of Arson in the Second Degree (C Felony), Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree (A Misdemeanor) and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree (D Felony) following a four month long investigation of a suspicious structure fire that occurred on August, 22nd 2020 at a residence on Camptown Road, in th...e Town of Barton. In the same incident, several motor vehicles were also spray-painted with profanity. Smith was arraigned at CAP Court in in front of Justice Anderson and was released on her own recognizance as required by law. She is scheduled to appear at the Town of Barton Court on January 19, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Investigators were assisted by the Tioga County Fire Investigation Team.

01/06/21 Press Release : On January 4, 2021 at approximately 5:24 PM, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a car/pedestrian collision on State Route 38B near Snapp Road in the Town of Newark Valley. Tioga County Sheriff Deputies responded to the scene where the pedestrian, 79 year old Irina A. Zaytseva of Newark Valley, was found to be deceased as a result of the collision. The initial investigation determined that Zaytseva was walking across State ...Route 38B when she was struck by two eastbound vehicles. Members of the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Collision Investigation Team also responded to the scene and further determined that factors including limited sight distance, clothing color and poor visibility due to atmospheric conditions contributed to the collision. The drivers of both vehicles remained on scene and are cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Broome County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, Newark Valley Fire Department, Maine Emergency Squad, Inc. and the New York State Department of Transportation. No Vehicle & Traffic Law or criminal charges are anticipated.

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Merry Christmas to all of our dedicated, hardworking staff and their families. Thanks for all that you do throughout the year.

Light showers are expected Thursday morning, followed by a long period of moderate to heavy rain Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, which could cause issues with flooding in our area. Legislative Chairperson Martha Sauerbrey would like you to prepare for this storm by: Checking storm drains to be sure they are free from debris Keeping fire hydrants clear of snow and debris so they can be accessed in the event of an emergency Turn around . . don’t drown never ...drive through standing water Be prepared for power outages and plan accordingly Stay home if you do not have to travel Stay tuned to local media outlets or NOAA radio for weather updates Dial 511 for road updates or 511NY.org See more

We can’t begin to say how grateful we are for the amount of donations received at the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office for Tioga County Toys for Tots! We have plans to make next year even bigger and better! Thank you.

This is a reminder that Tioga County is still under a State of Emergency and all unnecessary travel should be avoided so road crews can safely clear the roadways.