Man Arrested for Violating Order of Protection

The Johnson City Police have made an arrest following a domestic dispute between family members on Corliss Avenue. 28-year-old John Lamoree is accused of contacting his mother regarding his children. This is in violation of an order of protection issued by a Broome County judge that Lamoree  is to... Read More.

Ti-Ahwaga Theatre Warns of Phishing Email

The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players have issued a warning that their name is being used in a phishing email. The email was sent to their mailing list and asks the recipient to verify their Chase Bank information. As always, do not click on the link. Forward the email... Read More.

Coates Found Guilty of Homicide

The trial of Jeremy Coates in Chenango County has ended with his conviction on all counts, including murder and robbery. Coates was charged with the homicide of 58-year-old David Green of Oxford in September 2016. Coates will be sentenced on June 1st and could receive a sentence of life... Read More.

Public Hearings to be Held on Shared Services

Martha Sauerbrey, the Chair of the Tioga County Legislature, will be conducting a series of public hearings across the county asking for community input on the Shared Services Property Tax Savings Plan Initiative. The Tioga County Shared Services Panel comprised of municipal officials has been meeting regularly... Read More.

Suspect Indicted in Easter Sunday Homicide

29-year-old Corey Robinson has been indicted by a Broome County Grand Jury for the Easter Sunday murder of Erika Smith at a residence on Crocker Avenue in Johnson City. Robinson was charged with second degree murder. Smith was not the intended victim. Robinson fled to Georgia following the... Read More.

Cattle Truck Overturns on Route 81

A tractor trailer, carrying 33 head of cattle, overturned on the entry ramp to Route 81 in the Town of Chenango. The accident occurred at about 5:40 Tuesday morning. Driver Nathan Reiss of Quakertown, Pennsylvania was ticketed for unreasonable speed. Four of the cows died. Crews extricated the... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Police Chase in Colesville

Two people from the Town of Colesville are under arrest by the Broome County Sheriff ’s Office, following a pursuit. Police were investigating a felony level Violation of Probation, when they found Kenneth Boyd, Jr. sitting in a vehicle in the Town of Fenton. When police approached the vehicle,... Read More.

Farm Distillery to Open in Owego

The newest New York State Farm Distillery will be opening on Saturday in a historic barn on Route 434 in Apalachin. Waterman’s Distillery currently produces “Grain Neutral” liquor that is triple distilled at 88 proof and flavored. As a certified NYS Farm Distillery, they use local grain and all... Read More.

Suspect Arrested in Binghamton University Homicide

A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing of a Binghamton University student on Sunday night. The Broome County District Attorney says 20-year-old Michael Roque, also a student at Binghamton University, is charged with 2nd degree murder. Court documents say he stabbed 19-year-old Joao Souza multiple times in... Read More.

‘Travelling Thief’ Arrested in Corning

The man known as the ‘travelling thief’ has been captured in Corning. 61-year-old Donald Fike was found driving a Nissan Xterra with stolen Florida license plates. Fike is currently wanted in Arizona for a parole violation. He is also wanted in Oklahoma for property theft. He also stole a purse... Read More.

Four Injured in Head-On Crash in Walton

Four people have been hospitalized following a head-on crash in the Town of Walton. The Saturday accident occurred on State Highway 206. An east bound 1998 Volvo collided with a 2009 Volkswagen. Three people were transported to Wilson Hospital. The driver of the Volvo was transported to Upstate... Read More.