Binghamton
CRIME & SAFETY
Binghamton man sentenced to probation after setting fire that destroyed vacant house
A Binghamton man who admitted to setting a blaze that destroyed a vacant house in the city earlier this year will get no jail time. Binghamton police in February charged Terry Bell, 56, with fourth-degree arson, a felony, following an investigation into a blaze at 122 Henry St. in the city.
Drugs, Paraphernalia Found in Kirkwood Apartment, Binghamton Man Charged
A Binghamton man is charged after drugs and paraphernalia were found in a Kirkwood apartment in June. According to the Vestal Police Department, members of the department's Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at an apartment at 933 US-11, along with state police, on June 21st. Police say numerous types of narcotics, packaging, and scales consistent with the sale of narcotics, were found.
Chemung County man faces possible life in prison after guilty plea on federal drug charges
A Chemung County man who was arrested following a high-speed chase through parts of Tioga and Broome counties in 2021 faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to drug and illegal firearm charges. Charles Kennedy, 26, of Elmira, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to...
Man Charged With DWI After Being Found in Vehicle Stolen Out of Binghamton
A Frankfort man is charged with DWI, among other charges after state police say he was found behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle. According to state police, on Thursday, June 27th, state police at Sidney responded to Jericho Road in Bainbridge for a report of a suspicious male and vehicle parked in a driveway. Police say the man didn't belong at the residence.
State Police at Endwell Investigating After Town of Union Larceny
New York State Police are asking for help in identifying people or the vehicle they drove off in at the time of a larceny in the Town of Union in early June. According to state police, on June 9th, several items were taken from the Home Depot on Main Street in Union. Police add that the people in question left in a red truck, believed to be a 2003-2007 GMS Sierra with window louvers.
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