Binghamton

Binghamton Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Tragic Shooting of Newborn Daughter and Attack on Wife

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – A Broome County man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Friday after being found guilty of fatally shooting his newborn daughter and attempting to kill his wife with a crossbow during a violent altercation last summer. The incident occurred at the home of Patrick Proefriedt, 26, on June 26, 2023, following a dispute between him and his wife, Megan Carey, fueled by the cries of their three-week-old daughter, …

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Social Security Fraud: Binghamton Woman Faces 38 Counts for Stealing $25,000 in Benefits

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Loretta Washington, a 59-year-old Binghamton resident, faced a federal indictment on Thursday, May 23, for allegedly committing 38 counts of social security fraud. Washington stands accused of unlawfully obtaining social security benefits on behalf of a minor. In these instances, a representative-payee acts as an individual or organization designated by the Social Security Administration to receive benefits on behalf of an individual incapable of managing their payments independently. Washington is alleged to …

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