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Burglary

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BPD Fugitive

The Broome County Government Security Case Integrity Unit has filed an arrest warrant for Cindy R. Kovalefsky charging her with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the second degree, a Class D Felony...

 



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Burglary

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BPD Fugitive Shamel T. Young

In the evening of Monday, July 18, 2005, an Attempted Murder occurred in the west side of Binghamton, New York. At about 9:45 PM, on that date, two men were traveling in a vehicle northbound on Edwards Street. As the vehicle slowed down to stop at a house near Thorpe Street, a male standing at the rear of a stopped car, brandishing a firearm, took a shot at the men. The men drove off in their vehicle as more shots were fired.

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Burglary

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JCPD Main Street Terrace Arson
On Wednesday, April 20, 2005, an Arson occurred in Johnson City, New York. At about 12:07 AM, on that date, the Johnson City Fire Department and the Johnson City Police Department responded to the report of a working structure fire at 28 Main Street Terrace, in the Village. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the second floor of the apartment building fully engulfed in flames. All occupants of the building were able to escape without injuries.
The subsequent investigation has resulted in a determination by the Broome County Fire Investigation Team that the cause of the fire is suspicious in nature. It was further determined that the fire began on the second floor rear porch.
The Johnson City Police Department is attempting to identify a male that may be a material witness to the fire. This individual is described as a white male, approximately 20 to 25 years of age, thin to medium build, short dark hair and long sideburns.

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BPD Fugitive Brian A. Peterson

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On the morning of Sunday, October 9, 2005, a domestic violence incident occurred on the west side of Binghamton, New York. At about 7:20 AM on that date, a 25 year old Helen Street woman was asleep in her apartment bedroom, when she was suddenly awakened by knocking on the window. The woman arose to find an ex-boyfriend - Brian A. Peterson standing there. Peterson was in direct violation of an Order of Protection, issued by Binghamton City Court, which forbade him from having any contact whatsoever with the woman, and further ordered that he was to stay away from her residence.

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Burglary

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JCPD Oakdale Mall Strong Arm Robbery

In August of 2005, a “strong arm” robbery occurred in the Village of Johnson City, New York. On the late afternoon of Thursday, August 18, 2005, a 19 year old female was inside the Oakdale Mall, when she was approached by an unknown male. The male attempted to make conversation with the woman, but she walked away.


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Burglary
BPD Fugitive Kathleen M. Brown Taylor

On February 5, 2004, a Grand Larceny was reported to the Binghamton, New York Police Department. At about 5:00 PM on that date, Management of the store called Police to report that a store employee had stolen over $1,000.00 from the business.
The subsequent investigation revealed that during the months of December, 2003 and January, 2004, an Assistant Manager, Kathleen M. Taylor Brown, had been electronically transferring money illegally. While on duty, Brown was sending money from a “Pre Solutions” machine into her private credit card account


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Burglary
NYSP Golf Course Burglaries & Criminal Mischief’s

The New York State Police in Endwell are currently investigating multiple incidents of burglary and criminal mischief that occurred at area golf courses throughout the month of December, 2004.
Sometime during the overnight hours of Saturday, December 11, 2005 into Sunday, December 12, 2004, unknown person(s) broke into a garage located at the Binghamton Country Club, 1401 Robinson Hill Road, Endwell. Property stolen from the garage included keys, equipment and golf carts.



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Burglary
BPD Fugitive Joseph E. Brady

In December of 2004 and January of 2005, a number of burglaries occurred in the First Ward of the City of Binghamton, New York. The burglaries were primarily residential, however, at least one commercial burglary is included with this case. Taken in these burglaries were several different items, including tools and electronics. The total value of property stolen in these break-ins is undisclosed.


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Fugitive
Alvin A. Young II
On Friday, November 12, 2004, a Search Warrant was executed on the north side of Binghamton, New York. The warrant was the result of an on going drug investigation by the joint Broome County Sheriff’s Department / Binghamton Police Department Joint Special Investigations Task Force, and was served at 19 ½ Frederick Street.
At the time of the execution of the warrant, a number of people attempted to flee the house, but were quickly apprehended by Officers. Alvin, however, escaped the residence by jumping through a window.

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Vandalism
Downtown Graffiti, Binghamton, NY
Recently, several incidents of graffiti have occurred in the City of Binghamton, New York. In the overnight hours of Thursday, March 18, 2004 into Friday, March 19, 2004, a number of locations in the downtown area were damaged by graffiti.
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  Graffitti Damage

Fugitive
Kareem A. Davis
In the early morning hours of Sunday, August 8, 2004, a felony Criminal Mischief occurred in the downtown area of Binghamton, New York. At 4:09 AM on that date, a uniformed, on duty Binghamton Police Officer observed a man smash out the front window of the HSBC Bank, 65 Court Street.
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  Larceny
CVS/X-tra Mart Larceny
On Wednesday, August 18, 2004, a Grand Larceny occurred in the City of Binghamton, New York. At about 5:30 PM on that date, a 43 year old East Side man was shopping at the Giant Market at 160 Robinson Street. The man purchased a few items and then left the store. At about 6:30 PM, the man discovered that he did not have his wallet.
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  Robbery
Carousel Inn Robbery, Binghamton NY

On Sunday, February 1, 2004, a robbery occurred at the Carousel Inn, 65 Front Street, Binghamton, New York. At about 5:50 AM on that date, a 58 year old male hotel employee was on duty at the reception desk in the front lobby when he was approached by a man carrying a dumbbell. The man demanded that the employee give him money from the cash drawer, or he would hit him with the dumbbell.
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  Wanted Fugitive
 
  Fugitive
Richard A. Dippolito
On July 13, 2004, a man named Richard A. Dippolito opened an account at the Horizons Federal Credit Union at 120 Main Street, Binghamton, New York. Over the next several days, Dippolito made a number of deposits into the account which consisted of checks made payable to his order. Dippolito would at the same time, withdraw cash from the account.
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  Fugitive
Binghamton NY, Willie L Coaxum
In the morning hours of Sunday, May 30, 2004, Binghamton woman arrived at her apartment and found an unwelcome man waiting inside. The man, named Willie L. Coaxum, had let himself into the apartment knowing he was not allowed to do so.
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  Fugitive
Binghamton NY, Dean Whitecloud
In March of 2004, a Grand Larceny occurred in the City of Binghamton, New York. The story initiated in the beginning of February, 2004, when a Brooklyn, New York resident who owns several residential rental properties in Binghamton, met a local man who identified himself as Dean Whitecloud.
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  Forgery
J & P Mart Check Forgery
On July 8, 2004, a south side Binghamton, New York, woman came to the Binghamton Police Headquarters to report that a check had been stolen and forged. The check was a Broome County Support Collection Unit check, made out to the 37 year old woman for child support, in the amount of $161.50.
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  Fugitive
Fugitives, Christopher K. Yeager & Doreen Bagatta, Binghamton, NY
Two fugitives seen together on February 11, 2004 are sought. Both fugitives currently have multiple arrest warrants active and continue to avoid capture. Christopher K Yeager's last known residence was in the town of Hancock, NY. The last known residence for fugitive Doreen Bagatta was in Middletown, NY.
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  Wanted Fugitive
 
  Shooting
McDonald Avenue, Binghamton, NY
On Saturday, June 19, 2004, at about 5:00 PM, a 52 year old Binghamton, New York woman left her west side home to take her dogs for a walk. Accompanying her was a 7 year old girl, who was the daughter of the man that the woman resides with. They loaded three dogs, on leashes, into the woman’s vehicle and drove to McDonald Avenue.
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  Fugitive
Binghamton NY, James J DeMarco
On Sunday, April 18, 2004, a Grand Larceny occurred on the west side of Binghamton, New York. On that day, an Endicott, New York resident was visiting at a Binghamton First Ward residence. At about 2:00 PM, another man, later identified as James J. DeMarco, arrived at the residence, also for a visit.
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James J DeMarco
 
  Murder
Attempted Murder, Angel L Pomales
On June 25, 2003, at about 1:20 PM, a shooting took place at 16 Tompkins Street, Binghamton, New York. In that incident, a 22 year old man named Jonathan T. Rosado was shot once in the torso. He recovered from his injuries following emergency surgery at Binghamton General Hospital.
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Angel L Pomales
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Scott W. VanBergen
On July 3, 1991, Scott W. VanBergen was convicted of Rape in the Third Degree in Rensselaer County, New York  As a result, on August 6, 1991, VanBergen began a State Prison sentence of from 4 ½ to 9 years for that and other convictions.
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Scott W VanBurgen
 
  Larceny
Thirsty's Bar, Binghamton, NY
On Saturday, September 27, 2003, a woman was enjoying a night out at Thirsty’s Bar, 46 South Washington Street, Binghamton. Well after midnight, at about 2:00 AM, the woman found her purse was missing from where she had left it sitting on a stool. Binghamton Police were contacted and responded to the bar, initiating an investigation into the theft.
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  Larceny suspects
Larceny suspects
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Yulon T. Jones
Investigation has revealed that fugitive Yulon T. Jones was in possession of cocaine with intent to sell. On September 4, 2003, City Court Judge Mary Ann Lehman issued a Warrant of Arrest for Jones, charging him with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B Felony. Jones has never been arrested on that charge, and remains at large at this time.
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  Photo of fugitive Yulon T Jones.
Fugitive, Yulon T Jones.
 
  Vandalism
Recruiting Station Criminal Mischief, Vestal, NY
On Friday, June 27, 2003, at 3:45 AM, the Military Recruitment Office in the Vestal Park Plaza, Vestal, NY was the target of Criminal Mischief. This incident was the second such attack on the building in a little over two months. Police are attempting to identify two individuals seen in the area minutes before the latest incident occurred.
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Suspect at scene.
 
  Arson
Vestal Attempted Arson
On the morning of Wednesday, April 9, 2003, an attempted arson occurred at the Military Recruitment Office located in the Vestal Park Plaza, 4700 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, New York. An unknown person or persons, smashed out the front window of the recruiting office and threw in a  Molotov cocktail.
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Possible witness
 
  Robbery
Credit Card Theft, Vestal, NY
The Vestal, New York, Police Department is investigating the theft and illegal use of a number of credit cards. The credit cards were stolen from vehicles that were broken into, on Rano Boulevard, in the Town of Vestal, between the hours of 9:00 PM on Friday, August 9, 2003 and 2:00 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2003.
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Suspects at scene.
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Joseph R. Markle
On May 1, 2003, a west side Binghamton, New York woman’s purse was stolen. Investigation has shown that this fugitive is responsible for the purse theft subsequently taking cash and illegally using a debit card. Markle is currently wanted on several warrants.
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  Photo of suspect at scene.
Joseph R. Markle
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Jamie F. Suggs
On May 1, 2003, on the south side of Binghamton, New York a woman returning to her apartment was surprised and frightened to find her ex-boyfriend, Jamie F. Suggs, sitting in the hallway leading to her apartment. When she refused him entry to the apartment he went into a rage and caused extensive damage to both the apartment building and the womans car.
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  Fugitive
Fugitive, Jamie F. Suggs
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Cory Hudson
On the evening of June 1, 2002, a 23 year old female resident of the Saratoga Housing Complex, visiting friends at a nearby apartment, was stabbed in the face with a knife. Investigations have since identified Cory Hudson as the assailant in this incident.
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  Fugitive
Fugitive, Cory Hudson
 
  Arson
Shortly after 10:00 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2003, the Binghamton Fire Department responded to a house fire at 11 Gaines Street, Binghamton, New York. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames. An investigation into the cause of the fire by BFD Fire Investigators revealed that the blaze was intentionally set.
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  Stolen Automobile
Endicott Stolen Auto
On July 5, 2002 a car was stolen in the Village of Endicott, New York. The Vehicle is a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4-door sedan, Color Blue, New York Registration FN8-84M.
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  Photo of 1995 Chevy Cavalier
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  Homicide
Amnesia Club Homicide, Binghamton, NY
In the morning hours of May 10, 2003, a homicide occurred at the Amnesia Club in downtown Binghamton, New York. At about 1:50AM, on that date, an argument broke out in which an unknown male individual pulled out a gun and began shooting. Two men were struck by bullets, one of which later died of his injuries.
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  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Stephen T. Brown
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Stephen T. Brown which charges him with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, and for Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the fourth degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.
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  Fugitive
Fugitive, Stephen T. Brown
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Derrick T. Watson
After being stopped by a Binghamton Police Officer in the early morning hours of March 19, 2003, it was determined that Derrick Watson was in possession of a stolen vehicle. Watson was charged with two felonies in connection with this incident.
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Derrick T. Watson
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Peter C. Sosnowsky
A Bench Warrant was issued for Sosnowski when he failed to pay fines and violated his probation. The Warrant was also issued because Sosnowski did not appear as directed by the Court on a Domestic charge and the 7 other Vehicle and Traffic charges.
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Peter S. Sosnowsky
 
  Robbery
Binghamton Strong Arm Robberies

On Dec. 26, 2002, two boys were chased by three males in the vicinity of Recreation Park, Binghamton, New York. One boy was caught and robbed of $30.
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  Fugitive
Fugitive, Jamie L. Lowe
This fugitive is also known to go by aliases of Jamie Alcantara, and David Pello. He is wanted for questioning in the theft of a purse and the fraudulent use of a Boscov’s credit card on October 16, 2002. Additionally he is wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police for forgery.
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  Fugitive
Fugitive, Jamie L. Lowe
 
  Fugitive
Fugitive, Michelle E. Hymes
This fugitive is charged with fraud in the third degree, a class D felony. She is accused of fraudulently receiving a total of $5,213.00 in public assistance. Records indicate she made false statements to a Department of Social Services Examiner in order to facilitate receiving the payments.
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  Fugitive
Fugitive, Michelle E. Hymes
 
  Unsolved Rape
Vestal Sexual Assault
On Monday, June 3, 2002 an unknown subject forced entry to a residence located in the Town of Vestal, New York. The male subject sexually assaulted an elderly female, then fled with a small amount of money.
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Suspect vehicle similar
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  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Mario S. Peralta
Peralta is sought on the charge of assault in the second degree, a Class D felony. Peralta is accused of stabbing a man in the left side of the nose, near the eye, with a screwdriver. Peralta then ran to a car and fled the scene.
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  Fugitive
Wanted fugitive, Mario S. Peralta
 
  Fugitive
Binghamton Fugitive, Kenneth L. Combs
A local deliveryman accepted a check for an order of goods at a Binghamton residence. The check, drawn on the Sidney Federal Credit Union business account, was later found to be a stolen and forged check. An investigation by the Binghamton Police Department revealed that the individual who wrote the check was Kenneth L. Combs, now wanted for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument.
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  Fugitive
Wanted fugitive, Kenneth L. Combs
 
  Fugitive
Wanted Fugitive, Kristie L. Miller
Kristie L. Miller is wanted by 3 different police agencies for her criminal activities over the past several months. The Binghamton Police Department, Town of Vestal Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police all currently have felony warrants for her arrest for charges including forgery and criminal possession of stolen property.
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  Fugitive
Wanted fugitive, Kristie L. Miller
 
  Larceny
Binghamton Counterfeit Checks
May 18, 2002, a woman at the Forum on Washington Street in Binghamton had her purse stolen. Contained in the purse were some checks, credit cards and ID's. Subsequently some of the checks were fraudulently cashed totaling over $3000 in stolen money.
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  Suspect at scene
Suspect cashing check.
 
  Bank Robbery
Multiple Bank Robberies, investigated by New York State Police
On March 9, 2002 a man robbed the Central State Bank in Oneonta, New York. The same man is believed to be responsible for later bank robberies in Bethlehem, New York as well as Ulster, New York. The suspect wore a baseball cap bearing the words "Quick Draw".
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  Photo of suspect at scene
Suspect at scene
 
  Larceny
Hessmart Larceny
In the early morning hours of April 12, 2002 a woman left a sum of money on the counter at Hessmart, 61 Glenwood Avenue, Binghamton, New York. A following customer, when asked if the money was his, falsely claimed it was and took the money.
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  Suspect at scene
Suspect at scene
 

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