The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating a wanted individual who is the subject of an outstanding warrant. Patrick Scott, whose last known whereabouts include frequenting the N. Knight Ave. area of the Town of Union, is being sought by law enforcement authorities.

Patrick Scott, described as a white male, stands at a height of 5’ 9” and weighs 180 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. A photo of Scott dated January 27, 2024, was released by the Sheriff's Office as part of efforts to help in his identification.

The warrant issued for Patrick Scott pertains to a Violation of Probation for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th degree. The Broome County Sheriff's Office is urging residents of Broome County to come forward with any information that may lead to Scott's whereabouts.

Residents who have information on Patrick Scott's location are encouraged to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Tips can be submitted securely and confidentially through the Sheriff’s Office website at Broome County Sheriff's Office Warrants. Alternatively, individuals may also contact the Sheriff's Office tip line at (607) 778-1196 or the Warrants Division at (607) 778-2923 or (607) 778-2933.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office says that all information provided will be handled with the utmost confidentiality to protect the identities of those who come forward. For any additional questions regarding this case, individuals are encouraged to direct their questions to Detective Sergeant Harder at 607-778-1189.

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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 11/01/2024:

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.

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