August 15, 2026 - Personal Injury Crash Results in Arrest

On August 15, 2026, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Ward Heights North in the Town of Newfield for a report of a one-vehicle rollover crash involving an overturned golf cart.

Upon arrival, deputies located two children who had been ejected from the golf cart and were being treated by emergency medical personnel.

The operator of the golf cart, Andrea Osborn, age 46, of Newfield, NY, was interviewed by deputies. During the investigation, deputies allegedly observed signs of impairment.

Following further investigation, Osborn was arrested and charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Leandra’s Law), a Class E felony. The Leandra’s Law charge applies to driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age as a passenger.

Osborn was processed, issued appearance tickets, and released.

The two children were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Both children were later released to a guardian.

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Newfield Fire Department and Bangs Ambulance.

Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.