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.

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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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Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 1/01/2025:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

Gallery Credit: Dave Wheeler

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