Binghamton Man Facing Jail After Leaving Death Threat for CPS Staff

A Binghamton man is facing jail time and years of probation after admitting to threatening local child welfare workers earlier this fall.

Joshua B. Crampton, 40, pled guilty in Broome County Court to making a terroristic threat before Judge Elizabeth Burns.

The charge stems from an August 28, 2026 incident in which Crampton left a voicemail on a Child Protective Services account. In the message, he threatened to shoot and kill Broome County CPS employees.

District Attorney F. Paul Battisti emphasized that local authorities will move swiftly against anyone attempting to intimidate civil servants.

"Threats of violence will never be tolerated in Broome County," Battisti said in a statement following the plea. "The men and women who serve the public deserve to do so without fear for their safety. This office will always pursue accountability for those who choose to intimidate or threaten the people who work to serve our community."

The case was investigated through a joint effort by the New York State Police, the Broome County Security Division, and the Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center. Chief Investigator Scott Pauly assisted the Broome County District Attorney’s Office in prosecuting the case.

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Broome County Court Sentencing and Probation Terms

Crampton is scheduled to return to court for sentencing on January 12, 2027, at 9:00 a.m.

Under the terms of his plea agreement, Crampton faces:

• Incarceration: Six months at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

• Supervision: Five years of probation following his release.

• Protective Order: A No-Contact Order of Protection issued to protect the targeted party.

If Crampton violates the conditions of his probation supervision after serving his jail sentence, he could face up to seven years in New York State prison.

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