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Jury Convicts Athens Man on Drug Charges
After a two-day trial, a jury in Bradford County, convicted 54 year old David Wright, of Athens, PA, of multiple drug counts. Senior Assistant District Attorney Benjamin Green tried the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. The charges were filed by Detectives of the the Bradford County Drug Task Force. The evidence at trial revealed that Wright was selling methamphetamine out of his home in Athens, Pennsylvania. After a day and a half of testimony, the jury only deliberated for approximately 35 minutes before finding Wright guilty of all charges. Wright will be sentenced on December 22, 2025. Wright could be facing up to 58 years in state prison.
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Elmira Woman Arrested on Parole Violation
An Elmira woman was arrested on Thursday as a fugitive from justice after deputies claimed she had violated her parole. 38 year old Sarah L. Culbreth, was arrested as a fugitive of justice out of Tioga County, PA, on two separate counts of violation of parole. The parole violations relate to two offenses, one lead offense being criminal attempt – theft by unlawful taking of movable property. The second being fleeing or attempting to elude an officer (guilty plea). On Thursday, deputies received the warrant from Tioga County requesting that Culbreth be held on both warrants. Culbreth is currently an inmate in the Chemung County Jail and was arrested and processed as a fugitive from justice. Culbreath was seen in the Chemung County Court and was taken back to the Chemung County Jail, where she awaits extradition to Pennsylvania.
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Elmira Police Officer Arrested
In an article published in the elmiratelegram.com Elmira Police Department Chief Kristen Thorne announced the arrest of one of the officers in his department. According to Chief Thorne, on July 18th of this year he was advised that an Elmira Police officer allegedly provided confidential information to someone which not only jeopardized an active investigation but also placed individuals involved in that investigation at risk. Thorne says that the officer was immdiately suspended, which including revoking all access to the department buildings, files and information systems. At that time the department requested the assistance of the New York State Police Department due to the seriousness of the allegations. The New York State Police conducted a criminal investigation. More information on this arrest are available at www.elmiratelegram.com