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    John Barber, Acting City of Ithaca Police Chief.

    Why Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick Chose Barber as his choice for Police Chief

    By: Ed Sutherland | 9 hours ago

    City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick announced Tuesday he has chosen Acting Police Chief John Barber to become the next city's top cop. Although the appointment requires approval by the Common Council July 3, the mayor outlined his thinking in a memo to city employees.

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    Ithaca Man Charged with Meth Use in Broome County Cornfield

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    An Ithaca man was arrested Saturday night for allegedly using meth in a cornfield while his 2-year-old young son waited in the car.

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    Two Men Arrested After Knife-Fight Early Sunday

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    Two men were arrested following a fight early Sunday morning on the city's West side, in the area of Meadow and Seneca Streets.

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    Thieves Target Dozens of Unlocked Fall Creek Cars

    Dozens of auto owners early Saturday learned an expensive lesson: lock your car doors. Police say thieves entered more than a dozen unlocked automobiles in the Aurora and Lincoln Street area of Fall Creek, taking wallets and GPS devices.

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    Mayor to Announce new Police Chief Tuesday

    By: Ed Sutherland | June 18, 2013
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    City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick will announce his appointment for Chief of the Ithaca Police Department Tuesday afternoon, City Hall announced Monday. Continue Reading →

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    Herrera to Run Again for Ithaca Seat in County Legislature

    By: Ed Sutherland | June 5, 2013

    Kathy Luz Herrera Wednesday announced she will run for a fourth term in the Tompkins County Legislature, representing District 2 in the City of Ithaca. Continue Reading →

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    Why Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick Chose Barber as his choice for Police Chief
    John Barber, Acting City of Ithaca Police Chief.

    John Barber, Acting City of Ithaca Police Chief. Ithaca, NY -- City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick announced Tuesday he has chosen Acting Police Chief John Barber to become the next city's top cop.

    Mayor to Announce new Police Chief Tuesday
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    Ithaca, NY -- City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick will announce his appointment for Chief of the Ithaca Police Department Tuesday afternoon, City Hall announced Monday. John Barber, Acting City of Ithaca Police Chief.

    Ithaca Man Charged with Meth Use in Broome County Cornfield
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    Flickr.com/VictorTown of Nanticoke, NY -- An Ithaca man was arrested Saturday night for allegedly using meth in a cornfield while his 2-year-old young son waited in the car. Nicholas Faiella, 34, of Delong Ave., was arrested by Broome County deputies and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic instrument and endangering the welfare of a child.

    Two Men Arrested After Knife-Fight Early Sunday
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    VictorIthaca, NY -- Two men were arrested following a fight early Sunday morning on the city's West side, in the area of Meadow and Seneca Streets. Kelsey McBean, 18, and Reggie Feaster, 20, were arrested on multiple charges after hitting a male victim in a car and threatening him with a "spring-loaded knife," according to the Ithaca Police Department.

    Thieves Target Dozens of Unlocked Fall Creek Cars

    Ithaca, NY -- Dozens of auto owners early Saturday learned an expensive lesson: lock your car doors. Police say thieves entered more than a dozen unlocked automobiles in the Aurora and Lincoln Street area of Fall Creek, taking wallets and GPS devices.

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