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Binghamton Police arrest 16-year-old for attempted murder

Tuesday, August 27 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton Police Department has announced the arrest of a teenager for attempted murder.According to WBNG-TV, a Binghamton Police Officer was already on State Street on Sunday at around 2:30 a.m. to monitor the closing of bars when he saw a male fire two... Read More.

Elmira man charged with murder of 21-year-old man

Friday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man has been indicted for the murder of a 21-year-old man back in June.According to WETM-TV, Marcus A. Jones-Snyder has been charged with murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and criminal possession of a... Read More.

Ringleader in brutal Elmira torture and murder case sentenced to life in prison

Monday, August 5 by Pat McDonald

The third suspect and ringleader in a brutal 2021 torture and murder case in Elmira was sentenced on Friday.Eddie Marte was found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping in March. On Friday, he was sentenced to life in prison for murder and 20 years... Read More.

Binghamton man facing attempted murder charge after allegedly firing gun into ex-girlfriend’s apartment

Wednesday, July 24 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton man was arrested after he allegedly fired a gun into the apartment of his former girlfriend on Friday, July 17th in Johnson City.According to Johnson City Police, 46-year-old Grady Hunter Jr. went to the residence of his former girlfriend and engaged in... Read More.

Death penalty possible for two Bradford County murder suspects

Tuesday, July 23 by Pat McDonald

Two of the three people allegedly involved in the murder and dismemberment of Michael Pruitt back in March in Springfield Township could face the death penalty if convicted.According to WENY-TV, Ronda Parker, Terry Parker and Summer Heil made a virtual appearance in Bradford County... Read More.

Elmira man arrested for attempted murder

Monday, July 15 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department arrested a 33-year-old Elmira man for attempted murder following an incident last week.According to police, John Havens was charged with attempted murder in the second degree, a Class B felony, after they found a 33-year-old man with stab wounds to... Read More.

12-year-old’s murder in Houston front and center in Trump-Biden immigration debate

Thursday, June 27 by The Center Square

A 12-year-old girl’s murder in Houston by two Venezuelan men who illegally entered the country and were released by Border Patrol agents has made national and international news... Read More.

Man found not guilty in connection with Shazer murder case

Wednesday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

A man was acquitted on all charges in connection with the shooting death of Jeremy Shazer in January of 2023.According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, Tasheam Jackson was found not guilty on Monday after the jury found insufficient evidence of his involvement... Read More.

Suspects in brutal Springfield Township murder heading to trial

Monday, April 29 by Pat McDonald

The three suspects in the brutal killing and dismemberment of Michael Pruitt in Springfield Township were in court on Friday.According to WETM-TV, Ronda Parker, Terry Parker and Summer Heil were all in attendance along with their attorneys in front of Judge Jonathan Wilcox for... Read More.

Elmira man sentenced to 25 years to life for second degree murder

Thursday, April 11 by Pat McDonald

A 30-year-old Elmira man has been sentenced for his role in the murder of Jeremy Shazer back in January of last year.Shamel Swan was convicted last December of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon for his role in the shooting.Swan was sentenced... Read More.

Elmira man indicted on attempted murder, weapons charges

Monday, March 18 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man has been indicted on an attempted murder charge and weapons charges in connection with a drive-by scooter shooting that occurred in downtown Elmira last fall.According to WETM-TV, a Chemung County Grand Jury indicted 26-year-old Reginald McBride on the charges of second... Read More.

Marte convicted of murder, kidnapping in Chemung County

Tuesday, March 12 by Pat McDonald

A Chemung County jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Eddie Marte, who was accused of torturing and murdering Juan Gotay in Elmira in 2021.Marte was convicted of first degree murder and first degree kidnapping following a trial that lasted less than... Read More.