Chemical Spill at Whitney Point High School

A hazmat team was called to Whitney Point High School for a chemical spill Tuesday morning. There were no students in the school at the time. A school employee was carrying a chemical to the chemistry lab and dropped the unidentified substance. The school... Read More.

Cocaine Seized Following Search Warrant Execution

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant on Friday that resulted in the seizure of 55 grams of cocaine. Arrested were 46-year-old Shawn Baynes of Binghamton and 41-year-old Anthony Raj of the Bronx. The pair were charged with felony Criminal Possession... Read More.

Update: Shots Fired Incident in Johnson City

More information has emerged about a ‘shots fired’ incident Sunday afternoon in Johnson City. Police believe the two shooters were engaged in a gun battle with each other. The incident occurred on Burbank Avenue, between Floral and Grand Avenues at about 5:45PM. There appear... Read More.

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.