Meth Plea Brings Nine Year Sentence

Brett J. Poyer today was sentenced to nine years in prison, and five years’ parole, for five drug counts, related to a January 2018 Port Crane methamphetamine bust. Poyer’s arrest was one of Broome County’s largest meth busts in recent years. The meth ring... Read More.

Man Arrested in Johnson City Assault

Last Friday, the Johnson City police were responded to a report of an assault victim lying on the ground on Endicott Avenue. The 64-year-old man was found to be unresponsive and was taken to Wilson Hospital for treatment. The victim received a traumatic brain... Read More.

Arrests Made Following Endicott Shots Fired Incident

On Saturday the Endicott Police responded to a report of shots fired at 4:23AM on Cleveland Avenue. Upon arrival, police found that the involved parties had fled. Spent shotgun shells were found in the front of several residences. No injuries were reported. After an... Read More.

Broome County Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline

The number of Broome County deaths from drug overdoses has continued to show improvement over recent years. For the first nine months of 2018, there have been 22 confirmed overdose deaths. This compares favorably to 60 in 2016, and 55 in 2017. In the... Read More.

Victim of Industrial Accident Identified

The person who died in an industrial accident in Deposit has been identified as 66-year-old William Sethman of Deposit. He was working as an independent contractor and handyman. Sethman had a separate office in the Courier Printing Corporation building. The victim was located... Read More.

JC Water Bills Damaged in Mailing

The Village of Johnson City has been informed by the Post Office that the recent water, sewer, and refuse bills were damaged during the sorting process. If you are a Johnson City Water customer that has not yet received a bill, please contact the... Read More.

Binghamton Man Arrested with Stolen Handgun

Last week, the Johnson City Police stopped a motorcycle on Main Street for a traffic infraction. The passenger was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the motorcycle, 41-year-old Elyis Ellsworth, of Binghamton, was found to have a suspended license, and the plates were... Read More.

Man Arrested in Conklin Stabbing

The New York State Police responded to a report of a Sunday night stabbing in the town of Conklin. One person was stabbed during an altercation. The suspect fled the scene. Broome County 911 broadcast a description of the vehicle, and a Binghamton City... Read More.

Vestal Man Interrupts His Trial to Plead Guilty

A Vestal man interrupted his trial yesterday to enter a guilty plea to a charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 49-year-old Raymond Dickerson was arrested last April following a meth lab discovery. The guilty plea was entered moments before closing arguments began.... Read More.