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.

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.

Arrest Made in Town of Richford Shooting

The Ithaca teen, wanted in connection with a shooting in Richford has turned himself in. 18-year-old Devin VanBrunt surrendered to Tioga County Sheriff’s investigators Monday. He was charged and arraigned on felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of felony Criminal Possession... Read More.

Ithaca Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on Friday, following a 2AM traffic stop on Route 96 in Owego. 30-year-old Peter Radoja of Ithaca was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and several... 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.

Arrest Warrant Issued in Richford Shooting

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant in the Richford double shooting that took place over 4th of July. 18-year-old Devin VanBrunt is wanted in connection to the matter in which two individuals were shot, and both had left the scene... Read More.

State Police Make Impersonation Arrest

The New York State Police in Owego have arrested 45-year-old Christian Perakovich, of Montoursville, PA for the felony of Possession of a Forged Instrument and the misdemeanor of Criminal Impersonation. On February 8th, troopers were made aware that Perakovich provided a false name when... 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.