Broome County District Attorney's Office

𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱

Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti announced today that Craig T. Shoemaker, 37, of Vestal, was convicted on June 3, 2026, before the Honorable Judge Carol A. Cocchiola in Broome County Court on all three counts following a jury trial:

• Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree
• Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree (Count Two)
• Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree (Count Three)

The charges stem from an incident in September 2025, in which Shoemaker, while confined to the Broome County Correctional Facility in the Town of Dickinson, was found to be in unlawful possession of a lighter which constitutes dangerous contraband as well as quantities of to***co.

“Correctional facilities cannot operate safely when individuals attempt to introduce prohibited items into these secure environments. Today’s guilty verdict sends a clear message that conduct that undermines the safety and order of our jails and will be met with serious consequences. I thank the jury for their service and the law enforcement professionals whose dedication ensured that justice was served.” 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐅. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢.

Shoemaker faces up to 7 years in State Prison when sentenced. A sentencing date is scheduled for July 2nd, 2026.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Sarah Dean on behalf of the Broome County District Attorney's Office, with the assistance of Investigator Robert Fimbres.

Today, the Broome County District Attorney's Office was proud to attend the Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc.'s Memorial Wall Ceremony at Roundtop Park.

What began as an Eagle Scouts project by Schyler Savage, inspired by the loss of his own mother, has grown into something truly meaningful for our entire community.

This wall exists to honor those we have lost to crime and to give their families and loved ones a place of peace and remembrance.

That mission is one our office holds close to everything we do.

To every victim and every family represented on that wall, you are not forgotten.

Last night, the Broome County District Attorney's Office had a great time at the Chenango Valley Community Night!

We loved connecting with families and sharing some important social media safety tips for kids.

Thank you to Chenango Valley Central School District for having us, evenings like this are exactly what community is all about.

A sunny afternoon, a great cause, and even better company!

The Broome County District Attorney's Office was proud to join law enforcement agencies from across the area for the 2026 Binghamton Special Olympics New York Torch Run celebrating 40 years of lighting the way for acceptance and inclusion🔥

The run was 1.26 miles from Binghamton University's Peace Quad to Tully's in Vestal. We are grateful to be part of a community that shows up for events like this.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

District Attorney F. Paul Battisti joined the 41st Annual Training Conference of the New York Welfare Fraud Investigators Association an organization dedicated to preventing, detecting, and prosecuting welfare fraud across New York State.

When agencies work together, communities are better protected.

Our office was proud to participate in last night's Broome County STOP DWI Program event at the Binghamton Rumble Ponies game alongside our dedicated Law Enforcement partners.

Events like these provide an important opportunity to engage with our community, raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, and promote safe choices both on and off the road.

A special congratulations to the Broome-Tioga BOCES Athletes of the Month, who were recognized during last night's event. We applaud their hard work, dedication, and achievements both on and off the field and wish them continued success.

Thank you to everyone who came out last night.

District Attorney F. Paul Battisti and the Broome County District Attorney's Office were grateful to welcome Former Onondaga County First Chief Assistant District Attorney, Rick Trunfio for a training session with our law enforcement partners this week.

We appreciate Rick sharing his expertise and time with our team and Law Enforcement partners.

𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬

Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti announced today that Dustin Yannuzzi, 45, of Binghamton, was found guilty by a Broome County Jury on May 22, 2026, before the Honorable Judge Carol A. Cocchiola in Broome County Court on the following charges:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (Methamphetamine)
• Felony of Tampering with Physical Evidence
• Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree
• Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree

On October 2, 2024, in the Town of Union, Yannuzzi operated a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta at a high rate of speed, engaging in conduct to unlawfully flee members of the New York State Police Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team. While fleeing, Yannuzzi threw from the motor vehicle a package containing over two ounces of methamphetamine, which was ultimately recovered by the New York State Police. Yannuzzi was subsequently taken into custody at a local hotel and arrested.

"This defendant's conduct not only jeopardized the health, safety, and welfare of our community by operating a motor vehicle at a high rate of speed in a residential neighborhood, he also possessed a large quantity of methamphetamine. The good work of the New York State Police, coupled with the prosecution team, was able to eradicate that poison from our community and hold the defendant fully accountable, where he will now serve a lengthy State Prison sentence." 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐅. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢.

Yannuzzi is scheduled to appear before Hon. Judge Carol A. Cocchiola in Broome County Court on August 21, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. for sentencing. As a second felony drug offender, Yannuzzi faces a minimum of 6 years and a maximum of 14 years in State Prison, plus 5 years of Post-Release Supervision on the top count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree.

This case was investigated by the New York State Police Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team. The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Benjamin Holwitt on behalf of the Broome County District Attorney's Office, with the assistance of Assistant Chief Investigator Michael Gazdik.

District Attorney F. Paul Battisti was proud to honor our fallen heroes at the Johnson City Memorial Day Ceremony alongside American Legion Post 758 and at the City of Binghamton Memorial Day Parade.

Today and every day, we remember those who gave everything for our freedom.

The Broome County District Attorney's Office was honored to attend the New York State Police Troop C Memorial Day Ceremony, a meaningful tribute to the men and women who gave everything in service to our communities and our state. The ceremony was led by Troop C Commander Major Lucas Shuta. We will never forget.