Hornell Police Department

The Hornell Police Department will deploy extra patrols throughout the weekend concentrating on drivers under the influence drugs and alcohol. Please have a plan for a safe ride home. Stay safe and enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!!

The City of Hornell is still in need of crossing guards.

It is with a heavy heart that I report the untimely passing of retired police officer Robert (Bull) L. Margeson. Bob honorably served the citizens of Hornell starting in 1990 and retiring in April 2015.Prior to this Bob worked as a patrolman for the village of Alfred for 6 years. Since retiring from Hornell, Bob has continued his police work at the Canisteo Police Department. In all Bob has dedicated over 37 years of his life serving and protecting the citizens in Alfred, Canisteo, and Hornell. In addition to police work Bob helped coach the Alfred University Saxton’s and Alfred State football teams for 29 years. Bob was an avid reader and has written several books. He will be missed by the Hornell community and our prayers go out to him and his family. Chief T.J. Murray Hornell Police Department

Due to the heavy snow expected in our area today and into tomorrow, the City of Hornell is implementing a 24-hour parking ban on residential City streets beginn...ing at 6pm this evening in order for our Public Works Department to properly clear the snow. As the storm intensifies, we also urge residents not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Thank you for your cooperation. See more

Starting tonight and through the weekend, the Hornell Police Department will have additional patrols on the road checking for impaired drivers. Please make a plan for a safe ride home. Enjoy Super Bowl LV weekend!!

Tomorrow will see the officers at the Hornell Police Department clean shaven again. The beard restriction was lifted for December and January to allow officers to grow beards for a donation to our Holiday fundraiser. The Maple City Police Club hopped onboard and matched the donations from our officers. The money raised was dispersed back into the community to several families that may have needed a little help to make their holidays a little brighter!

The City of Hornell street sweeper season has officially ended for this year; therefore any overnight parking restrictions associated with the street sweeping schedule have also ended for the year. The street sweeper will resume normal operation in the spring of 2021.

Hornell Police Department Press Release 10/16/2020 Traffic Stop Nets A-II Felony... An investigation into street level sales of methamphetamine in the City of Hornell resulted in the arrest of a Hornell man this afternoon. At about 2:35pm Hornell Police initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle on Glen Ave. During the traffic stop officers located over 3 ounces of methamphetamine on the person of one of the occupants of the vehicle. As a result of the investigation Hornell Police charged Jeffery R. Dennis age 43 of 14 Emmett St. with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (A-II Felony). Dennis was processed and transferred to Centralized Arraignment in Bath NY. The investigation is ongoing.

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Press Release Hornell Police Department September 15, 2020... Shortly after 9:00AM on the above date Hornell Police responded to a call of a home invasion robbery at a residence on Rockwell Street. Arriving at the scene, patrol units were advised by the victim(s) that two suspects, armed with handguns, had assaulted them and forcibly stole money and a vehicle from the residence and had left the area. One of the suspects had also discharged one of the handguns during the home invasion. Within minutes police were alerted that this stolen vehicle was involved in an accident on County Route 109 about five miles west of Hornell. Hornell Police took both suspects of the robbery into custody. Due to injuries sustained in the crash both suspects were transported by City ambulance to St. James Hospital. Both suspects were evaluated at St. James and airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for further treatment. One victim was treated at St. James Hospital for injuries sustained in the Robbery. Police have recovered two weapons and report that nobody was injured by the round fired during the robbery. Jametris L. Jordan age 19 of 43 E. Morris St. Bath NY was arrested by Hornell Police after treatment at Strong Memorial and will be transferred to the CAP court in Bath to answer the following charges: Robbery in the First Degree( B- Felony) , Burglary in the First Degree ( 2 Counts B-Felony), Criminal Use of a Firearm in the First Degree (B-Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (C-Felony), Assault in the Second Degree (2 counts D- Felony), Grand Larceny in the Third Degree(D- Felony), Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree (2 counts D-Felony), Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree (A-Misdemeanor), Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree (A-Misdemeanor). The second suspect is a juvenile and was still being treated at Strong Memorial at the time of this press release. Chief Murray lauded the officers quick response to this incident and having the suspects in custody within minutes of the call, and would also like to thank the Steuben County Sheriff Department, New York State Police, Canisteo Police Department, and New York State Parole for their assistance in the investigation.

The Hornell Police Department, in conjuction with other law enforcement agencies throughout Steuben County are conducting a survey of police services. This is to better assist us in aligning services to best serve our community and enhance the quality of police services for all of our citizens. The Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative being led by the City of Hornell, City of Corning, and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its community outreach. As par...t of this effort, we are conducting public listening sessions and issuing a survey to gather additional insight from all Steuben County residents. The virtual Public Listening Sessions for Steuben County residents are scheduled for the following dates: Tuesday, September 15th @ 6:00pm 9:00pm Wednesday, September 16th @ 12:00pm 3:00pm Thursday, September 17th @ 6:00pm 9:00pm To join the virtual meeting, use the following ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/93551456031 Meeting ID: 935 5145 6031 Passcode: 795272 Note: Each public listening session is limited to the first 500 people. To support maximum participation, we ask that members of the public only attend one session. Steuben County residents may access the survey from September 1- 20, 2020 through these ways: City of Hornell’s website (www.cityofhornell.com) under the Police Survey link at the bottom of the homepage. City of Corning’s website (www.cityofcorning.com) under the Police Survey tab at the top of the homepage. Steuben County Sheriff’s website (https://www.steubencony.org under the Police Reform Update tab on the left side of the homepage. Directly through an internet browser (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8CCMXW). City of Hornell residents without internet access may obtain a paper copy of the survey from the Hornell Police Department by calling 324-2860. City of Corning residents without internet access may obtain a paper copy of the survey from the City Manager’s office at City Hall or by calling the office at 607-962-0340 ext. 1112. Other Steuben County residents may obtain a paper copy of the survey from the Steuben County’s Sheriff’s Office or their local police department. All paper surveys can be submitted in a sealed envelope at any of the pick-up locations.

Members of the Hornell Police Department/Maple City Police Club enjoyed the morning helping the Foodbank of the Southern Tier distribute food to 350 families around our area.

Whether the forecast calls for a hurricane, tropical storm or just a severe thunderstorm, if you're expecting power outages, remember that dark traffic signals ...should be treated as all-way stops. Drivers should come to a complete stop and take turns proceeding through the intersection. #Isaias See more

Bicycle safety helmets are in! If the cost of a helmet is causing your child to do without, the Hornell Police Department's "Keep Your Head in the Game" program can help! Please call us at 324-2860 to schedule a time for a fitting for a free helmet. Safety shouldn't come at a cost. Keep Your Head in the Game!

Due to the 4th of July fireworks the city yard waste facility will be closed beginning at 3:30 Wednesday July 1, 2020 until Sunday July 5th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Graduation 2020!! Group 3 in the books!! Take the adversity you faced this year and apply it to your future!! You can’t be stopped!!... Good luck, be safe, and make us proud!! From all of us at Hornell PD

Graduation 2020!! Group 2 Launch successful!! Good Luck!! Group 3 on deck!!