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20-year-old Michael Roque of Long island was sentenced today in Broome County Court for the murder of Joao Souza on April 15 at Windham Hall on the Binghamton University campus. Roque pleaded guilty in September to 2nd degree murder, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

20 year old Michael Roque pleaded guilty Friday for the 2nd degree murder of Binghamton University student Joao (Joe-Ow) Souza. Roque fatally stabbed Souza in his Binghamton University dorm in April. Roque is scheduled to be sentenced on November 16.

Broome County District Attorney Steven Cornwell announced that a Grand Jury indicted Michael Roque for 2nd degree murder of Binghamton University student Joao Souza. Souza was found dead on April 15th at Binghamton University, Roque will be arraigned on the indictment shortly.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Delhi Emergency Squad responded Saturday to 2 ATV accidents in the Town of Hamden. 30 year old Michael Armstrong of Roxbury lost control of the ATV on a curve, struck a tree and sustained head injuries, his passenger, 28 year old Laura Armstrong was ejected, Both subjects were taken to O’Connor Hospital, Michael Armstrong was transferred to Bassett Hospital, where he is in critical condition. Laura Armstrong was treated and released. A 2nd ATV accident occurred when 27 year old Corey Hochbrueckner of Oneonta, struck Armstrong’s ATV; Hochbrueckner & 33 year old Ashley Joslin of Hamden, were injured. The investigation is continuing & alcohol was a contributing factor, charges are anticipated.

Broome County District Attorney's office announced the arrest of 20 year old Michael Roque in his SUNY Binghamton Dorm Room, he has been charged with 2nd degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 19 year old Joao Souza in room G17 of Windham Hall Sunday Night. Roque was remanded to the Broome County Jail last night pending court action.