Elmira, NY – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has released its daily arrest report for Friday, November 7, 2025, detailing multiple arrests involving theft and drug possession across several towns in the county.
According to Sheriff William A. Schrom, five individuals were arrested between November 3 and November 7 on a range of misdemeanor and felony charges.
Joseph M. Torrence, 34, of Southport, was arrested on November 7 for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Torrence was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Southport Town Court.
Johnathan P. Gavin, 39, of Painted Post, was arrested on November 6 after allegedly stealing from a T-Mobile store in Big Flats. He faces multiple charges, including grand larceny in the 4th degree, obstruction of governmental administration, and resisting arrest. Gavin was released with appearance tickets for Big Flats Town Court.
Reily L. Brooks, 27, of Elmira, was charged the same day with petit larceny, a misdemeanor, after allegedly stealing from Walmart in Horseheads. Brooks was issued a court summons.
In separate arrests earlier in the week, Vincent M. Salmela, 31, of Van Etten, was taken into custody on an active bench warrant related to a prior controlled substance charge. He was issued an appearance ticket for Van Etten Town Court.
Kristopher A. Parente, 37, of Binghamton, was arrested on November 5 for petit larceny after allegedly stealing merchandise from Kohl’s in Horseheads. He was also released with a court appearance notice.
All five suspects were issued appearance tickets and released pending future court dates.
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