Two Broome County Federal Cases Detailed This Week

Two announcements have been released by the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York:

Possession and Receipt of Child Pornography

On Wednesday, July 8th, 20206, First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone III, Craig Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York State Police Superintendent Steven James, and Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti released information on a local person sentenced to prison for possession and receipt of child pornography.

According to the report, 47-year-old Neil Wesley of Broome County was sentenced on June 25, 2026, to 25 years in prison for receipt and possession of child pornography. 

He admitted to authorities that he had been previously convicted of rape in New York in 2001. He admitted that from at least December 2024 through February 2025 he received and distributed child pornography. Wesley also admitted that in February 2025 he possessed over 200 images and 18 videos of child pornography.

 In addition to the 25-year imprisonment term, the United States District Judge imposed 15 years of supervised release, forfeiture, and directed restitution to victims of the offense.

Another child predator is behind bars, thanks to the diligent work of the FBI, New York State Police and Broome County District Attorney’s Office, This defendant failed to correct his behavior the first time and has now been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his continued depravity. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, together with our federal and local law enforcement partners, will continue to aggressively pursue those who prey on our children and use every resource available to bring them to justice. -First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III. 

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Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs

Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced the indictment of Binghamton resident, 60-year-old Robert Scott on a charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine.

 On October 30, 2025, Scott possessed with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine.  According to the report, he was also on federal probation at the time of the offense.

 The charges carry a minimum sentence of 5 years in prison, a maximum sentence of up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and a period of supervised release of at least 4 years and up to life.

The allegations in this indictment remind us that our efforts to stem the tide of deadly drugs into our communities remain an ongoing endeavor. I thank the Special Agents at the FBI and their partners at the Binghamton Police Department and Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force for their never‑ending pursuit of tracking down and holding accountable individuals such as this defendant, who, as alleged, sought to profit from selling deadly substances in our community. - First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone

 The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York noted that the above charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.