JC Police warning of utility scam

The Johnson City Police Department is warning residents about fake utility workers that have been going door to door trying to defraud homeowners. They have received complaints about two men pretending to be municipal utility workers and asking to come inside... Read More.

JC man charged with DWI after hitting parked police car

A Johnson City man is facing DWI charges after he drove his vehicle into the back of a parked police car on Main Street this week. Village Police say the officers were across the street investigating a disturbance when 57-year-old Barry Spencer struck the... Read More.

JC Police arrest two for home invasions

The Johnson City Police Department arrested two people yesterday for different home invasion robberies. 17-year-old Dushane Murphy of Binghamton was arrested after a two-month investigation. He is accused of forcing entry into a residence, pepper spraying the occupant, and stealing money. He is now... Read More.

Armed Robbery in Johnson City

Johnson City Police are looking for the man responsible for robbing a gas station and convenience store at gunpoint last night. Police say a white male entered the convenience store at 143 Riverside Drive around 9:30pm, showed a handgun, and made off with an... Read More.

Car crashes into Johnson City CVS

No one was injured when a car crashed into the CVS on Harry L. Drive in Johnson City yesterday. Village police say a driver accidentally pressed on the gas pedal instead of the brake and crashed through a corner of the store. No other... Read More.

Cuomo announces $100M for BU Nursing School

Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Johnson City today to announce a $100 million award for Binghamton University to build the new Decker School of Nursing on Corliss Ave. in Johnson City. The governor and other dignitaries, including Senator Fred Akshar, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, and... Read More.

Teen shot in Johnson City

An 11-year-old boy was shot last night in Johnson City, but is expected to survive. JC Police Chief Brent Dodge says the 11-year-old was shot in the arm by a teenager and friend of the boy inside a residence at 7 North Broad Street... Read More.

Man slits throat in JC Walmart

A man slit his wrists and neck in the Johnson City Walmart yesterday afternoon. Just before 2:30pm, authorities responded to a report of a man with a knife threatening to slit his throat. Upon their arrival, the man proceeded to go through with his... Read More.

Woman treated for overdose following car accident

A woman was revived from a drug overdose following a car accident on Saturday. The unidentified female was a passenger in a two-car crash near the intersection of CFJ Boulevard and Airport Road in Johnson City. Authorities had to use Narcan to help the... Read More.

Strong storms lead to power outages and more

Nearly 2,000 people lost power during yesterday's brief thunderstorms. Strong winds brought several trees down which caused the loss in power, as well as blocked roadways. In Johnson City, a fallen tree even caught on fire after landing on a power line.   In addition,... Read More.

UHS employee receives national award for heroism

A former UHS employee is being honored for the actions he took to help subdue the man who shot Johnson City Patrolman  David W. Smith in March of 2014. 60-year-old Neil Jones has been awarded the Carnegie Medal of Heroism, which is given to... Read More.