Reported burglary, assault lead to large police presence in Ogden

OGDEN, N.Y. — Ogden Police and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary and assault at a home on South Union Street on Friday.

Police responded shortly before 6 p.m. Shortly before 8 p.m., Ogden Police Chief Travis Gray said police contained and cleared the scene– but that no suspects were in custody. The chief said there is believed to be no threat to the public.

While he couldn’t get into all the details, Gray said at least one person in the home was injured during the break-in but was treated at the scene.

“Inside the home when we arrived were three residents — one of them was up on the roof because there was concern of where the suspects may be at the time,” Gray said. With long guns drawn, police were able to secure the scene, but no suspects were taken into custody.

Bret Vetter: “How can there not be a threat to the public if there are no suspects in custody?”

Travis Gray, Ogden police chief: “Because they are not here, they are not in the home. There is no one in the vicinity of the area.”

As of around 8 p.m. the street was back open and the scene clearing, with our photojournalist seeing only two police vehicles near the residence. Gray said police would be on hand for several hours, however, as the investigation is continuing. He said they do not have descriptions of the suspects at this time.

On his way to visit a friend Friday night, Churchville firefighter Jacob Gath says he pulled over after noticing police had shut down Union Street in both directions.

“Seeing this, it’s heartbreaking to me, because I can’t do nothing — as a fireman, I want to help,” Gath said. “We are always there. We want to help the people who were injured. We care about the people in the community.”

While police say there is no threat to the public, Henry Kemblowski says he is going to play it safe and is glad no one was seriously hurt.

“Honestly, I’m just going to go home and just stay safe. Because i was driving up (Route) 531 and I saw that exit was closed off and was curious to see what was going on and if anyone needed any help or anything,” he said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact 911.

This is a developing story. We’ll have more information as it becomes available.