Tioga Public Health Cautions Residents of Measles

Over 500 cases of measles have been reported in New York State since October 2018. While there have been no confirmed cases in Tioga County or the Southern Tier, Tioga County Public Health urges its residents to be prepared as we approach summer with... Read More.

Driver Indicted in Death of Binghamton Teen as She Walked Home

Kevin L. Wilcox was indicted Thursday by a Broome County Grand Jury on 15 counts related to the death of Harper Stantz and serious physical injury of Britney Laserinko, including Aggravated Vehicular Homicide; Manslaughter, Aggravated Vehicular Assault, and Vehicular Manslaughter. According to the indictment,... Read More.

Man Charged with Murder in JC Boy’s Death

Larry J. Harris, earlier this month, was indicted for second-degree murder and manslaughter, for the death of 11-year old Jerome Smith on Feb. 2 in Johnson City. The indictment was unsealed Wednesday in Broome County Court, according to the Broome County District Attorney's Office.... Read More.

JC Chief Dodge: Police Do Not Endorse Candidates

There has been some confusion recently regarding political endorsements with respect to the Broome County District Attorney race. Johnson City Police Chief Brent Dodge has issued a statement regarding some erroneous reports. He said the reports may stem from the fact that a Johnson... Read More.

Owego Man Among Three Charged with Felonies

Three people are facing felony charges after state police responded to an incident in the town of Chenango. Taken into custody were 33-year-old Jamie Brown of Endicott, 34-year-old Jonathan Jackson of Owego and 38-year-old Donald Calabrese of Endicott. Troopers picked up the trio on... Read More.

Waverly Man Arrested for Criminal Impersonation

Timothy M. Davis, age 35, of 491 State Route 17C, Waverly, was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies on 04/19/2019 at 03:35 AM for Criminal Impersonation in the 2nd degree and a Fugitive from Justice arrest warrant. These charges resulted from an investigation of... Read More.

Southern Tier Police Week Activities Announced

The Southern Tier Law Enforcement Memorial Association has announced the events of Police Week 2019 in Broome and Tioga counties. Police Week begins Friday, April 26, with a Police Memorial Hockey Game at 7pm at the Icehouse Sports Complex in Chenango Bridge. On Sunday... Read More.

Two Tioga County Men Charged in Berkshire Burglary

Two men are facing felony charges following a February break-in in the Town of Berkshire in Tioga County. On Monday, state police arrested 55-year-old David Jones. He was picked up on Jewitt Hill Road in Berkshire. He was charged with 2nd degree residential burglary.... Read More.

Binghamton Man Faces Felonies after Drug Search

Members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant Monday at 11½ Varick St., Binghamton. Investigators said they recovered 1.5 ounces of powder Cocaine, 20 grams of Crack Cocaine, drug packaging materials and $400 in suspected drug sale... Read More.

Pedestrian Walkway to Be Improved on Parkway

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced construction on a $1.1 million project to enhance pedestrian safety and improve mobility on State Route 434/Vestal Parkway between Binghamton University and Main Street in the town of Vestal. Sidewalks will be installed at eight locations... Read More.