Elmira, NY – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 47-year-old Elmira man as a fugitive from justice, allegedly wanted in Pennsylvania for a simple assault charge.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, investigators on Monday, September 15, 2025, were notified that the man, already being held at the Chemung County Jail on unrelated charges, had an active extraditable warrant issued by Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Authorities said the warrant was connected to an earlier simple assault case in that jurisdiction.
Deputies processed the suspect as a fugitive from justice and confirmed that he will remain in custody at the Chemung County Jail while extradition proceedings move forward. The Sheriff’s Office stated that a court appearance will be scheduled at a later date to determine his transfer to Pennsylvania.
This case marks another example of how local and regional law enforcement agencies coordinate across state lines in handling active warrants.
Residents with information on similar cross-border cases or other public safety concerns are encouraged to contact the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office.
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