Binghamton Man Pleads Guilty to Making Terrorist Threat
Joshua B. Crampton faces jail time after threatening to kill Child Protective Services employees via voicemail.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Terrorism
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Joshua B. Crampton has pleaded guilty to charges related to a terroristic threat made against staff at Child Protective Services. He allegedly recorded a voicemail message threatening to shoot and kill employees of the agency.
Why it matters
The guilty plea follows a threatening incident that resulted in a formal order of protection for the targeted workers. This case highlights the legal consequences for individuals who direct violent threats toward public service personnel.
Crampton is expected to serve six months in the Broome County Correctional Facility followed by five years of probation. A violation of these terms would result in a seven-year state prison sentence.
The players
Joshua B. Crampton
The defendant who pleaded guilty to making a terroristic threat against agency employees.
Child Protective Services
The government agency whose employees were the targets of the violent threats.
Broome County Correctional Facility
The local detention center where the defendant is expected to serve his jail sentence.
The details
Crampton directed his threat against Child Protective Services employees by leaving a recorded voicemail message. The court has officially issued a no contact order of protection to safeguard the affected employees from further harassment.
Timeline
Crampton left the threat via voicemail in August 2026.
Sentencing is scheduled for mid-January 2027.
Legal Context
This case follows the established prosecution patterns under New York penal code provisions regarding terroristic threats. The sentencing reflects the legal system's efforts to categorize targeted harassment of public workers as serious criminal behavior.
The issuance of a no contact order of protection ensures that agency employees can continue their work without direct interference from the defendant. Local residents are reminded that threats directed at public service organizations are subject to immediate legal intervention.
The takeaway
This case serves as a reminder that violent threats recorded in digital communications are actionable evidence in court. Public employees and the agencies they represent remain protected under law from intimidation and harassment.
What happens next
Crampton is scheduled to appear in court for sentencing in mid-January 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local legal enforcement regarding threats at Binghamton Terrorism.
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