SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY 203 William Street P.O. Box 588 Elmira, New York 14902-0588 Administrative Office: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2930 CHRISTOPHER J. MOSS Sheriff WILLIAM A. SCHROM Undersheriff NEWS RELEASE 1/30/2015 On January 24, 2015 the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate underage drinking parties. The first party was at 12:14 a.m. in the Town of Erin and the 2nd party was at 11:53 p.m. in the Town of Southport. Several students from area high schools attended the parties, at which the Sheriff’s Office ticketed a total of twenty (20) minors for the Unlawful Possession With the Intent to Consume Alcohol. The Sheriff’s Office has received several calls over the past week in reference to the parties and what action, if any, was taken by the Sheriff’s Office. At this time, we would like to make it clear that the Sheriff’s Office does not involve itself in any of the decision making process involving students who have violated the Student Athletic Contract. Several of the individuals ticketed at last weekend’s parties were members of athletic teams. The School District did request and receive the names of all individuals in attendance. The School District’s decision to allow those students to continue to participate in athletic events is their decision and their’s alone. Inquiries as to why should be forwarded to the respective School Districts, not the Sheriff’s Office. Christopher J. Moss Chemung County Undersheriff