Binghamton Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary, Assault, Witness Tampering

Hamail R. Waddell, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary, assault, and witness tampering in Broome County Court for violently breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home in Binghamton in violation of a No Contact Order of Protection. During the May 24, 2025 incident, Waddell and an accomplice unlawfully entered the residence, where he assaulted a male victim with a glass object causing injury. Upon arrest, Waddell also assaulted a Binghamton Police Officer, breaking the officer’s ribs. While in custody, Waddell attempted to interfere with the prosecution by urging a protected party not to cooperate in a recorded jail call. He agreed to a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence followed by four years of post-release supervision, with sentencing scheduled for November 14, 2025. Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti condemned Waddell’s actions as a blatant disregard for the law and safety, affirming that violent offenses and attempts to manipulate the justice system will not be tolerated.