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.

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.

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.

Overdose Deaths Declining in Broome County

In the first half of 2018, there were reportedly 13 overdose drug deaths in Broome County. This is a significant reduction from the first half of 2017, when there were 39 overdose deaths. There were 36 deaths in the same period of 2016. Ten... Read More.

Guilty Plea Entered in Easter Sunday Shooting Death

29-year-old Corey Robinson has entered a guilty plea in the death of a Johnson City woman last Easter Sunday. Robinson was charged in the death of 46-year-old Erika Smith at a residence on Crocker Avenue. Robinson pled guilty to first degree manslaughter in exchange... Read More.

Cuomo Announces Funding to Twelve Binghamton Projects

Governor Cuomo has announced 12 projects that will be funded under the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Binghamton. These projects are a direct result of the Governor's $25 million initiative to help 16 communities develop locally-driven strategies to reduce poverty and increase economic... Read More.

Broome County Remembers Deputy Sheriff Kevin Tarsia

As State Troopers are mourning the loss of Nicholas Clark, the Broome County Sheriff's Office is taking time to remember one of their own.  July 4th marked 16 years since Deputy Sheriff Kevin Tarsia was shot and killed in Kirkwood.  Tarsia was patrolling Grange... Read More.

Pedestrian Hit by Car in Vestal

A pedestrian was hit by a car in Vestal around 6PM on Tuesday, near the Chuck E. Cheese on Vestal Parkway. There is no further information from officials on whether or not the pedestrian was injured.