Keep Out! Binghamton Locks Down Another Problem Property

The city of Binghamton has again used its "Lockdown Law" in response to ongoing criminal activity at a residence.

Mayor Jared Kraham Friday announced the lockdown of 10 Amsbry Street on the city's North Side.

Kraham said a city court judge signed a legal order pertaining to the property on September 30.

This house at 10 Amsbry Street was quiet on October 23, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

He said documented problems involving illegal drugs, grand larceny and disturbances at the site, along with code violations.

The mayor said the city sent a lockdown warning letter to the property owner in May. The owner offered a plan to deal with the "nuisance activity" that had been occurring at the residence.

FLASHBACK: A police officer enters 10 Amsbry Street after a man was shot in the back on July 31, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

According to Kraham, police executed a search warrant at the site in July in which people inside the residence, including the property owner, were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

The following month, city court issued an order allowing "a limited number of named individuals" to be a the home. But an amended lockdown order was issued barring anyone from being there.

A sign posted in the front door of the house advises "there will be no more visiting, hanging out or anything resembling" that.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A visit to 10 Amsbry Street on October 23, 2026.

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