Weekly Safety Report: Drug Bust and Pension Theft Shake Binghamton, New York

Two incidents occurred in Binghamton, New York this week. In the first incident, police seized 114 grams of cocaine and arrested two individuals during a drug bust. The Metro SWAT team provided assistance during the execution of a search warrant, leading to the discovery of cocaine and packaging materials. In the second incident, a 58-year-old woman was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law. She allegedly used the funds for personal purchases and withdrew cash from the deceased's bank account.

Police In Binghamton Seize 114 Grams Of Cocaine ; 2 Arrested

WagsWoofs12-16-2023

During a search warrant execution at 127 Susquehanna Street, the Metro SWAT team assisted the Broome County Special Investigation Unit taskforce. Investigators found 114 grams of cocaine, equivalent to 4 ounces, along with packaging materials commonly used for narcotics. Two individuals were apprehended and taken into custody.

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• Police In Binghamton Seize 114 Grams Of Cocaine ; 2 Arrested

DiNapoli : Binghamton woman charged with stealing deceased father-in-law 's pension payments

owegopennysaver.com12-22-2023

Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old woman from Binghamton, was charged with stealing approximately $32,000 in New York State pension payments meant for her deceased father-in-law. She allegedly took advantage of his death to personally profit, using the funds for clothing purchases, online shopping, and cash withdrawals from his bank account.

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• DiNapoli : Binghamton woman charged with stealing deceased father-in-law 's pension payments

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