Branden has been a journalist for more than 15 years, working in newsrooms around Central New York, Western New York and the Capital District, where he covered urban crime and political news for Albany's WRGB. During his career, he's served as the New York State Television Chair for the National Press Photographers Association (TVQCC) and has won numerous awards for his video journalism. Prior to joining the WIBX Newsroom, Branden worked with Governor David Paterson's 2010 campaign for Governor. A Mohawk Valley native, Branden enjoys covering Utica politics and public safety issues. You can hear him Saturday mornings from 6-9 on WIBX 950AM.
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Annsville Standoff Ends Peacefully, Man Arrested
Annsville, NY (WIBX) - According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, a 41-year old Annsville man was taken into custody after an 8-hour standoff at the man's home.
Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol say members of the Sheriff's Department went to Daniel Bragg's residence to execute an Arrest Warrant on Bragg and when they showed up, they say Bragg retreated into his home, refusing to surrender
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Herkimer Teen Arrested on Felony Assault Charge
Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - A Herkimer teen has been charged with felony assault after it's believed he hit two young girls with a metal tow chain.
According to police, 19-year old Ryan Robellard was arrested after police responded to the female's shouts for help...
Facial Injuries Send Elderly Woman to Hospital, Relative Arrested
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Police arrested a 51-year old man on a felony assault charge for allegedly beating up his elderly relative. According to authorities, Matthew Cuda drove the elderly woman from Utica to a Cooperstown hospital after it's believed he pushed her down and repeatedly slammed her head against the floor...
New York Mills Standoff Ends Peacefully
New York Mills, NY (WIBX) - A New York Mills man was taken into custody tonight by members of the New York State Police following a 5-hour standoff at the Carolyn Courts apartment complex.
According to authorities, 54-year old James Mogle barricaded himself inside his apartment after becoming distraught over a personal relationship...
Mohawk Valley Water Authority Raise Rates by 2%
Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Mohawk Valley Water Authority has voted to raise rates, a 2-percent rate hike will go into effect on April first.
Executive Director Patrick Beecher says the Water Authority is planning to spend $10 million in Capital improvements; $5 million will go towards installing a new automated meter reading system and another $3 million will be spent on a new holding tank for the sou
Fatal Snowmobile Accident in Lewis County
West Turin (WIBX) - A Canastota man is dead following a snowmobile accident in Lewis County.
According to the State Police, 56-year old Edward Kohles was maneuvering his 2011 Polaris snowmobile down a trail in West Turin when he lost control and was throw from the sled; he struck another snowmobiler who was traveling in the opposite direction...
NY State Trooper Avoids Head On Collision; Other Driver Arrested
Lakeport, NY (WIBX) - A New York State Trooper was nearly hit head-on, while on patrol.
According to authorities, Sergeant Matthew Navin was patrolling Route 31 Saturday afternoon, January 21, 2012 when a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire crossed the double yellow line, forcing Trooper Navin to swerve onto the shoulder, avoiding a head-on collision...
State DEC Officer Involved in Motor Vehicle Accident
Western, NY (WIBX) -An on-duty DEC officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident Saturday afternoon, January 21, 2012, in the town of Western. According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department, Officer James Kerns was traveling on Route 46 when 16-year old Johan Larsen III pulled out in front of him...
Utica Police Looking for Missing Wagon Wheel
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Police need your help locating a wagon wheel that went missing from in front of a home on Andres Avenue. According to police, the wheel was stolen on January 10th between 7 and 8 PM.
The wheel is made of metal and is approximately 3 feet high...
Accused Cop Killer Assulted in Oneida County Jail
Oriskany, NY (WIBX) - It was back to the hospital for accused cop-killer Christian Patterson. According to Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol, Patterson was assaulted while in custody; the Knoxville man is accused of killing Oneida County Deputy Sheriff Kurt Wyman last June...