06/19/2026
VPD responded to a missing persons complaint on Powderhouse Road around noon today. An extensive ground search was conducted by members of our agency along with members of Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad, Inc. with K9 assistance from the Binghamton Police Department. Ultimately a command center was established in coordination with Vestal Fire Department and Broome County Office of Emergency Services. While we were briefing the New York State Rangers, the missing subject was located and reunited with their family.
Members of the community welcomed us onto their property and aided us in any way needed, making cameras accessible to us and providing us with details about their property layout. Numerous off duty members of our agency became aware of this case and showed up to assist, unprompted.
VPD extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who stepped up to assist us today.