OWEGO, NY — Police arrested eight people on various charges during the week of April 13 through April 19.
James N. Vizina, 48, of Owego, was arrested on an arrest warrant issued by Village of Owego Police for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a felony, following investigation of a suspicious vehicle on Sheldon Guile Boulevard on May 31, 2025.
Vizina was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court and released on his own recognizance pending further court proceedings.
Justin J. Leyden, 38, of Owego, was arrested on a bench warrant issued by Village of Owego Court for petit larceny, a misdemeanor, following failure to appear in court on several dates.
Leyden was also arrested for bail jumping, a misdemeanor, due to failure to appear in court while out on bail.
Leyden was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court and released on his own recognizance pending further court proceedings.
Christopher N. Elliott, 37, of Owego, was arrested for discharge of a firearm in the village, a violation, following investigation of a suspicious condition in Marvin Park.
Elliott was issued an appearance ticket to Village of Owego Court.
Jeremy R. Smith, 30, of Owego, was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, following investigation of a domestic violence incident on Paige Street.
Smith was issued an appearance ticket to Village of Owego Court.
Courtney M. Apgar, 26, of Owego, was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, following investigation of a domestic violence incident on Paige Street.
Apgar was issued an appearance ticket to Village of Owego Court.
Brody J. Wheat, 19, of Owego, was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, a misdemeanor, and no headlights during inclement weather, a violation, following a traffic stop on Southside Drive.
Wheat was issued appearance tickets to Village of Owego Court.
Police also took two men into custody for mental health holds after reports they were a danger to themselves or others.
