Binghamton Police Department

BINGHAMTON POLICE ARREST JOHNSON CITY MAN FOLLOWING SUSPCIOUS INCIDENT AT RECREATION PARK
In the afternoon hours of June 2nd, 2026, the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau was made aware of a suspicious male that was at Recreation Park on the previous date, June 1st, 2026.
Through interviews it was learned that at approximately 5:30 PM on June 1st, 2026, two juveniles were approached by an unknown male while at the park. The adult male asked the children suspicious questions and offered ice cream to the juveniles. At one point during the conversation, the male suspect reached out his hand towards one of the children.
In fear of the male, the two children located the closest park employee and reported the interaction. This employee attempted to locate the male suspect, who quickly left the park in a vehicle prior to the employee speaking with him. The employee was able to take a photograph of the vehicle before the suspect fled.
In the late afternoon hours of June 2nd, 2026, Investigators with the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau were able to locate the suspect at his residence in Johnson City, New York. He has been identified as Naim Islam, a 27-year-old male of Johnson City, New York.
Islam has been charged by the Binghamton Police Department with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Class A Misdemeanors, as well as one count of Attempted Kidnapping in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony.
Islam was arraigned in Binghamton City Court on June 3rd, 2026 and remanded to the Broome County Jail.
This remains an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to please contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau by phone at 607-772-7080.

CITY OF BINGHAMTON NY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

May 20th, 2026
4:00 PM

SCAM ALERT – FRAUDULENT PHONE CALLS IMPERSONATING BINGHAMTON POLICE

The Binghamton Police Department is alerting the community to a recent scam phone call in which the perpetrator impersonated a Binghamton Police Officer.

Binghamton Police were made aware of a recent scam phone call in which the caller identifies themselves as a Supervisor with the Binghamton Police Department in an attempt to obtain personal information, identity, or money from the potential victim. In the course of this fraudulent phone call, the caller advised the potential victim that an illegal purchase had been made using the victim’s credit card and attempted to obtain additional personal information. During this call, the caller threatened criminal liability through an outside governmental agency when the victim refused to provide the requested information.

It was also reported that this fraudulent phone call is “cloning” or replicating a legitimate Binghamton Police telephone number when the call is being made.

As a reminder, the Binghamton Police Department WILL NOT require any member of the community to provide personal banking information, personal identification numbers, such as a Social Security number, or demand any type of payment over the telephone.

This matter remains an active investigation and if you have been a victim or believe to have been a victim of this scam call, please contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau by phone at 607-772-7080.

CITY OF BINGHAMTON NY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 11, 2026
11:00 AM

City Police Department Promotes Five Members

The Binghamton Police Department is pleased to announce the following police promotions, with the effective date as of May 09th 2026:

Lieutenant Jonathan Kellar was promoted to the rank of Police Captain

Sergeant Joshua Bedosky was promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant

Sergeant Francis Flynn was promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant

Police Officer - Investigator Nicholas Tokos was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant

Police Officer Dakota Pasquale was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant

All newly promoted members have been assigned to serve in various shifts of the department’s Patrol Division.

Chief John C. Ryan said: “These announced promotions recognize officers who have consistently demonstrated strong leadership ability, professionalism in policing, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to serving the needs of the police department and our community. These officers have earned the titles bestowed upon them, and I am confident they will lead and supervise with integrity, dedication and effectiveness. Their promotions and new roles will help shape and lead the Binghamton Police Department towards excellence for many years to come.”

Mayor Jared M. Kraham said: “Congratulations to the officers promoted into new leadership roles for the Binghamton Police Department. These promotions build on the progress of recent years and set the department up for further success as we continue to invest in public safety for every neighborhood in Binghamton. Thank you to all the newly promoted officers for your hard work and service to the City of Binghamton.”

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CITY OF BINGHAMTON NY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
May 06, 2026
5:30 PM
Assault Victim Dies - Case Now Becomes Homicide - Five Juveniles Charged with Murder

The Binghamton Police Department, in conjunction with the Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced today that the adult male that was assaulted by five juvenile suspects in the area of Carroll Street and Henry Street in the City of Binghamton on the evening of April 27th, 2026, has died at a local hospital.
The victim is identified as Peter J. Bennedum, a 45-year-old male of Binghamton, New York. As previously released, Bennedum was unhoused at the time of the assault.

Bennedum was transported to a local hospital on the night of the assault and had remained in the care of that hospital in critical condition.
On May 05th, 2026, at 1:21 PM Bennedum was declared deceased by medical staff at the hospital.

On May 06th, 2026, an autopsy was completed at United Health Services (UHS) Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, New York, and the investigation is now being handled as a homicide.

In furtherance of the on-going investigation, amended charges have been filed with Broome County Court. The four juveniles previously charged with Attempted Murder in the 2nd degree, a Class B Felony, have been charged with Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A-1 Felony. Those four juvenile suspects are currently housed at a juvenile detention facility and are scheduled to appear in Broome County Court at a later date to be arraigned on the new charge.

Additionally, on May 06th, 2026, at approximately 12:45 PM, the 13-year-old suspect was located and arrested at an address in Whitney Point, New York. This juvenile was also charged with Murder in the Second degree by Investigators with the Binghamton Police Department.

On May 06th, 2026, the 13-year-old suspect was arraigned in Broome County Court and has been remanded to the custody of a juvenile detention facility in Syracuse, New York.

This matter remains an ongoing investigation, in collaboration with the Broome County District Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau by phone at 607-772-7080.

Adult Male in Critical Condition After Serious Assault by Juveniles - Multiple Arrests by Detectives

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Binghamton Police Continue A.B.C. Law Compliance Checks Of City Bars and Taverns

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April 22nd, 2026
City of Binghamton Police Warrant Unit Detectives Arrest Fugitive in Possession of Handguns

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