Teen arrested on weapons charge from Sunday dispute, robbery charge from early October

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An 18-year-old man stands accused of pointing a firearm at a female Sunday during a dispute.

Authorities responded to West Church Street just before noon after receiving a report of a man pointing a gun at a female.

Officers responded to the location and during their investigation determined that the suspect was allegedly pointing a handgun at the victim during a domestic dispute.

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Michael J. Latour, of Elmira, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, as a result of the investigation.

Latour is also facing the felony charge of first-degree robbery, stemming from a complaint that occurred on Oct. 2, police said.

The Elmira Police Department is asking for anyone with information, or any witnesses to these incidents to contact either the tipline at 607-271-HALT or the department directly at 607-737-5626.

Latour is presumed innocent until found otherwise in a court of law.

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