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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Fatal Car Accident Claims Life of 4 Year Old
DeRuyter, NY (WIBX) - New York State Police in Oneida are investigating a fatal car/pedestrian accident that occurred around 6pm Friday night on Dugway Road in the Town of DeRuyter, Madison County.
According to authorities, 4 year-old, Martha Miller was crossing the road in front of her home when she ran into the path of a car...
Madison County Sheriff’s Department Investigate Fire
Stockbridge, NY (WIBX) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Department and the Madison County Cause and Origin Team are investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred at about 11:30 Friday night in the Town of Stockbridge.
According to officials, When fire crews arrived the structure, located on the corner of Stockbridge Hill Road and Bishop Road was fully involved...
State Police Arrest 19-Year Old on DWI Charge
Floyd, NY (WIBX) - The New York State Police in Old Forge arrested a 19-year old for DWI. According to Police, Andrew Johnson of Floyd was pulled over on State Route 365 for having no rear bumper or license plate lamps.
Police say Johnson submitted to a breath test resulting in a Blood Alcohol Content of ...
3 Women Arrested in Prostitution Sting
Utica, NY (WIBX) -Three Syracuse area woman were arrested in Utica for allegedly offering to perform sexual acts for money.
According to Utica Police, the woman all placed ads on a website offering sex, they were arrested for prostitution by the Utica Police Department's Metro Unit, with aid from the U...
Grand Jury Indicts Utica Man on Murder Charge
Utica, NY (WIBX) - An Oneida County Grand Jury indicts a Utica man on a second degree Murder charge. According to Utica police, 31-year old Octavius Garrett was arrested late last week for his role in the 2011 homicide of Anthony Garner...
UPD: Sex Offender Arrested for Rape, Burglary
Utica, NY (WIBX) - According to authorities, a registered sex offender was arrested by Utica Police after they say he unlawfully entered the apartment of a female and forceably had sex with her.
Police say 45-year old Dennis Lotoski was charged with Rape in the first degree, that's a class B felony and Burglary in the second degree, a class C felony...
Taberg Man Arrested After Bath Salt Use
Taberg, NY (WIBX) - According to Sheriff Robert Maciol, a Taberg man was arrested after ingesting the synthetic drug commonly known as "bath salts".
According to authorities, 35-year old Jacob Warner was arrested after he called Oneida County 911 to report masked individuals inside his residence...
Another Synthetic Drug Arrest Within City of Utica
Utica, NY (WIBX) - According to Utica Police Chief Mark Williams, 41-year old David Case was arrested over the weekend for unlawful possession of synthetic marijuana.
According to police, Case is believed to have punched the side mirror of another person's vehicle at the Nice N' Easy on Court Street, prompting a 911 call...
Police Use DNA Evidence to Close Cold Case
Barnes Corners, NY (WIBX) - DNA evidence is used to catch a criminal. According to The New York State Police, 21-year old Robert Austin was arrested for burglarizing the Creekside Market back in 2010.
According to authorities, blood evidence left behind at the market was used to match Austin to the crime...
Father Shoots Son at Old Forge Motel
Old Forge, NY (WIBX) - A Rochester man is dead following a shooting at an Old Forge motel. According to State Police, 37 year old Matthew Leach was shot by his own Father, 57 year old Michael Leach, who is a police officer in Perry, New York...