The Ithacan

Police raid bars for illegal IDs and underage drinking

By Caitlin Holtzman, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2019

The Ithaca Police Department, along with other agencies, caught 37 people using fake IDs to enter bars during an operation the night of Sept. 26.

Former IC student sues Ithaca Police Department

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • April 24, 2019

An Ithaca College alum is suing the Ithaca Police Department for mistreatment when he was allegedly illegally detained at a party in 2016.

Ithaca Police have no updates about shooting on The Commons Oct. 26

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • November 7, 2018

Jamie Williamson, public information officer of the Ithaca Police Department, said there is no update to report at this time on the case.

Ithaca summer news roundup

By Sophia Adamucci, Assistant News Editor • August 31, 2017

A recap of the top news stories from over the summer.

Public Safety and IPD increase patrols for fall semester

By Sarah Horbacewicz, Staff Writer • September 20, 2016

The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Ithaca Police Department have increased their patrols and presence on and around campus this fall, due to both standard protocol and recent crime.

No new information from IPD in Nazaire stabbing investigation

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • September 14, 2016

The Ithaca Police Department is still trying to collect “crucial” video for the homicide investigation of Anthony Nazaire, the Ithaca College sophomore who died in an Aug. 28 stabbing on the Cornell University campus, according to the most recent release from the IPD.

Anthony Nazaire funeral set for Sept. 10 in Brooklyn

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • August 28, 2016

Police have identified Anthony Nazaire, a 20-year-old Ithaca College sophomore, as the victim who was stabbed to death early this morning on the Cornell University campus.

Gorge jumping in Ithaca continues despite summer death

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • August 26, 2015

On July 26, 20-year-old Eric Richardson, a Cortland High School graduate, jumped from a cliff into the water at Second Dam and did not re-emerge.

Ithaca Police Department adds two new officers

By Kyle Stewart, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2015

The Ithaca Police Department has hired two officers and re-established a youth education program. However, members of the IPD said the hires are not enough to address understaffing in the department.

Investigation into Simeon’s crash leaves questions unanswered

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer • August 27, 2014

The fate of Simeon’s bistro, following a tractor-trailer crash into the restaurant this summer, is yet to be determined as the investigation continues.

Crime wave hits city of Ithaca

By Kira Maddox, Managing Editor • August 25, 2014

The City of Ithaca was hit with a string of crimes over the summer, which has included a high number of burglaries, robberies and criminal trespassing charges.

Officials hear complaints about noise pollution

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • October 23, 2013

After a meeting on Oct. 17 where Ithaca residents gathered to express their concerns about noise pollution, Eric Zwerling, president of the Noise Consultancy, a company that consults for municipalities...