An investigation determined Morley was operating a 2020 Chevrolet pickup truck equipped with a plow and was snowplowing the roadway of the trailer park while the victim was shoveling snow. Morley and the victim became involved in a verbal argument, which resulted in Morley driving away and striking the victim with the plow. The victim did not sustain serious injuries.

A preliminary investigation determined that the woman had been walking her Labrador Bernese Mountain Dog mix when the dog approached the water and fell in. While attempting to rescue her dog, the woman also fell into the canal.

On January 13, 2026, at approximately 11:18 a.m., New York State Police at Ithaca arrested Arthur L. Stewart for the misdemeanor of Unlawful Possession of a Noxious Matter. Troopers were dispatched to Winston Drive in the town of Ithaca for a report of a dispute. An investigation revealed that a person was sprayed with bear spray on a staircase between apartments. Troopers determined that the two people have had an ongoing dispute when Stewart intentionally sprayed the victim in the face. ...