

On January 29, 2025, at approximately 1:02 a.m., New York State Police at Owego were dispatched by the Tioga County 911 Center to 457 Main Street in Apalachin to assist with a structure fire with an entrapment.
Troopers and members of the Apalachin EMS attempted to enter the home and remove the occupant but were unsuccessful. The victim was located by members of the Fire Department and was transported by Apalachin EMS to UHS Wilson Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The victim is identified as Patricia Pendergast, age 85.
Also assisting on scene were the Tioga County Sheriff’s Department, Campville Fire Department, Owego Fire Department, Owego EMS, Tioga Cunty Office of Emergency Services and the Tioga County Fire Investigation Team.
Contact Troop C Public Information Officer: Trooper Aga Tinker
Troop C Commander:
Major Lucas M. Shuta