O'Mara: Yes, regional police tip lines help fight crime ~ Tip to Chemung County Sheriff's Office led to meth lab-related arrest earlier this week ~ Read and Find Out More

Yes, regional police tip lines can make a difference in law enforcement's daily fight against meth, heroin and other illegal drug trafficking and criminal activity.

Here's a story from the Elmira Star-Gazette highlighting how a tip to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office led to this meth-related arrest earlier this week, "Erin man charged after meth lab find" 

Our local law enforcement agencies are grateful for anything and everything we can do to support their sacrifices and service -- day after day, night after night -- to protect our neighborhoods and communities.

For example, Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike writes, "Communications with those we serve has always been paramount in law enforcement. We will go forward together into the future facing the public safety challenges as through the Internet you become a partner with us in enhancing the quality of life for all who live in and visit Yates County."

As a reminder, following is a list of tip lines and other contact information for regional police agencies:

Chemung County Sheriff:  Anonymous tips can be emailed HERE, and the Sheriff's office can be contacted at 607-734-2987, ext.104.

Schuyler County Sheriff: Anymous tips can be called into 607-535-8224.  The main number for the Sheriff's office is 607-535-8224.

Steuben County Sheriff: Anonymous tips can be called into 1-844-378-4847, or emailed HERE.

Tompkins County Sheriff: Anonymous tips can be called into 607-266-5420, read more HERE.

Yates County Sheriff: Anonymous tips can be called into 315-536-5558, read more HERE.

Corning Police Department: The Department's main telephone number is 607-962-0340.

Elmira Police Department: Call the Anonymous Tipline at 607-271-4258, or email HERE.

Hornell Police Department: Call the Department at 607-324-2860, or email tip@cityofhornell.com. 

Ithaca Police Department: 607-697-0333 (Crime Stoppers Tipline) or 607-330-0000 (Narcotics Tipline)