
Charges Filed in Broome County: Recent Arrests and Investigations
The Broome County Sheriff's Office has been actively pursuing and investigating various cases, resulting in several recent arrests and charges being made against individuals involved in criminal activities within the county.
Yohance C. Bailey: Criminal Trespass
Yohance C. Bailey, a 41-year-old resident of Vestal was charged with Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. This charge stemmed from an investigation into a domestic incident in the Town of Union.
Christopher A. Blanks, Jr.: Criminal Mischief and Contempt
Christopher A. Blanks, Jr., aged 39 and hailing from Johnson City faced charges of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony, and Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. These charges were the result of a criminal mischief investigation conducted in the Town of Union.
Travis J. Dise: Petit Larceny
Travis J. Dise, 30 years old from Masonville was charged with Petit Larceny, a Class A Misdemeanor, following a larceny investigation in the Town of Chenango.
Justin M. Hoover: Menacing and Possession of Weapon
Justin M. Hoover, a 35-year-old resident of Harpursville faced charges of Menacing in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree, both Class A Misdemeanors. These charges were brought against him after an investigation into a dispute in the Town of Fenton.
Deborah K. Houlihan: Driving While Intoxicated
Deborah K. Houlihan, aged 68 and from Binghamton was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (1st Offense) and Operating a Motor Vehicle with .08 of 1% of Alcohol in the System, both Misdemeanors. These charges followed a traffic stop in the Town of Dickinson.
Lisa M. Shefler, Jr.: Harassment
Lisa M. Shefler, Jr., a 56-year-old resident of Port Crane was charged with Harassment in the 2nd Degree, a Violation. This charge was the outcome of a harassment investigation conducted in the Town of Fenton.
April Smiley: Endangering Welfare of a Child and Possession of Controlled Substance
April Smiley, 44 years old from Vestal faced charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, both Class A Misdemeanors. These charges were made following an investigation into a domestic incident in the Town of Dickinson.
Anthony M. Vaccaro: Grand Larceny
Anthony M. Vaccaro, aged 60 and hailing from Binghamton was charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, a Class E Felony. This charge was a result of a larceny investigation in the Town of Chenango.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office works diligently to address various criminal activities within the county, ensuring the safety and security of its residents.

It is important to note that the summary provided does not encompass all law enforcement activities performed by the Sheriff's Office, arrests made by other law enforcement agencies in Broome County, or ongoing investigations conducted by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force, or other law enforcement agencies.
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