JC Police Investigating ‘Shots Fired’ Incident

Johnson City Police are investigating a shots fired incident.  Around 5:45 Sunday evening, police were on the scene of Burbank Avenue. Police were not able to confirm any further details on a possible suspect or if any injuries were reported.

Woman Arrested for Selling Oxycontin Pills

Waverly Police have arrested 50-year-old Barbara Bertelsen of Waverly for Felony Criminal Sale of a controlled substance in the third degree.  Bertelsen was arrested on a warrant following a police investigation into illegal drug sales at her home. The investigation followed allegations of her... Read More.

Nineveh Woman Charged in Death of Daughter

A 30-year-old woman from Nineveh has been indicted by a Broome County Grand Jury in the death of her 10-year-old daughter last February. Serina Madden was arrested on Monday at a residence in Endicott. She was charged with second degree murder, manslaughter, and two... Read More.

Carousel Days Set for July 21st

Carousel Days will return to Johnson City Saturday, July 21st at CFJ Park. The event is free to attend, and includes a variety of entertainers, musicians, food and craft vendors, and representatives from multiple community organizations and agencies. The Johnson City Police Department will... Read More.

Man Found Guilty Verdict on Weapons Charge

A Broome County Jury returned a guilty verdict Thursday against a Tioga County man on a charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. 35-year old Theodore R. Cooper of Nichols faces up to fifteen years in prison.  Cooper was arrested by Endicott Police on... Read More.

Former Mayor Ryan to Run for BC Sheriff

Former Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan has officially filed to run for Broome County Sheriff under the Working Families Party.  Ryan served as Binghamton Mayor from 2006-2013 and a public defender for 15 years.  He entered the race against incumbent Sheriff David Harder, who is seeking his 6th... Read More.

Teen Injured in Elmira Shooting

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Albert Street in Elmira around 1:30 in the morning. 19-year-old Tyir Dorsey was found to have suffered a superficial gunshot wound to the head. According to the victim, the incident happened in Southport, near... Read More.

Speeding Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges

State Police arrested 22-year-old Christopher O’Brien of Queens Monday afternoon following a Route 81 traffic stop for speeding in Chenango. O’Brien was found to have in his possession ketamine, acid, cocaine, MDMA, THC oil, and marijuana. O’Brien was charged with three counts of felony... Read More.

Halsey Valley Road Project Has Begun

Work has started on the $2 million Halsey Valley Road Elevation Project in Tioga. The project will raise a quarter-mile stretch of Halsey Valley Road two feet above the height of the floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Lee.  Construction between 17C and Allyn Road began... Read More.