Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49 year old Michael Hackett of Norwich following a traffic stop in the Town of Norwich Monday. Deputies and Detectives initiated a traffic stop on a motorcycle on State Highway 12 for Vehicle and Traffic violations. During the investigation, Deputies located Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Crack Cocaine. Hackett was charged with multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Hackett was arraigned & he was held without bail until a later court date.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction has begun on a $21.8 million project along a stretch of I-88 from Exit 18 in the town of Maryland to Exit 19 in the town of Worcester. The $21.8 million project will resurface 8.4 miles of pavement, Additionally, minor work will take place on the bridges over South Hill Road, and rehabilitation work will be done on 16 small culverts.
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The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased by 0.1%, to 8.35 Million in April. The State’s unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.2% in April & the State’s labor force participation rate decreased slightly to 61.3%.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested the 2nd suspect of a Grand Larceny complaint. On July 15, 2023 a business in the Town of North Norwich reported that an enclosed trailer was stolen, Detectives were able to identify the 2 suspects by tracking the vehicle used in the larceny, into Oneida County by viewing security cameras, the suspects were Michael Garramone of Remsen, and Derek Crouse of Whitesboro. On July 28, 2023 Garramone was arrested, Crouse fled to Rhode Island, a warrant was issued for Crouse’s arrest. Cranston Police Department in Rhode Island was involved in a vehicle pursuit Sunday with Crouse on a motorcycle, they took Crouse into custody & he was turned over to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, he was charged with Grand Larceny & Conspiracy & was arraigned & remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on no bail pending action in Town of North Norwich Court.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Tyler Mitchell of Stamford, following a traffic stop in the Town of Edmeston. Mitchell was found to be operating a motor vehicle on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, he was found to be in possession of a modified pistol that had the serial number removed, he was found to be in possession of a quantity of Methamphetamine and Suboxone. Mitchell was charged with Criminal Possession of a firearm, Criminal Possessing of a controlled Substance, among several traffic infractions, he was taken into custody and later held at the Otsego County Jail pending central arraignment.
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A Public Meeting will be held tonight at the Guilford Town Hall, for residents on the Guilford water service district, supervisor Sue McIntyre comments:
(Sue McIntyre 5-16-24)
More information is available at guilfordny.com, the meeting tonight is at 7:00 PM
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9:00 Am to 2:00 PM, at the Delhi Alliance Church. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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Catholic Charities will hold their 11th annual fundraising Pasta Dinner on May 16th at the Quality Inn of Oneonta, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Catholic Charities offices at the Sidney Civic Center, 176 Main Street in Oneonta or 489 West Main in Cobleskill. More information is available at 607-604-4071.
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