P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-30-24
Early Sunday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fatal, 1 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport, that claimed the life of a Davenport resident. An investigation revealed that at approximately 1:03AM, 18 year old Jayden Aviles of Tarrytown was traveling Eastbound on State Highway 23, he was unable to maintain control of the vehicle on a curve, left the roadway, crashing into a private home, 2 sleeping people in the home were seriously injured, 34 year old Larry Vankeuren succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. This investigation is ongoing.
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Norwich Police Department attempted to stop an UTV Saturday afternoon that was illegally driving on Mitchell Street in the City of Norwich. 22 year old Michael Bliss of New Berlin was charged with DWI and Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Bliss is accused of trying to flee officer, Bliss flipped his UTV at the Rexford Street bridge as he tried to turn onto State Highway 23.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office aims to create a safer, more understanding environment for interactions between law enforcement and individuals and families with autism, by unveiling the “Blue Envelope Program,” a first-in-New-York-State initiative aimed at easing communication and preventing misunderstandings between individuals with autism and law enforcement during interactions like traffic stops or during an emergency. Sheriff Fred Akshar explained at a press conference today:
(Sheriff Akshar 9-30-24)
More information on either the Blue Envelope Program or the Yellow Dot Program or to request your envelope and sticker, please contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement Team at 607-778-1168.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 61 year old James Clapper of Norwich after a Sex Abuse Investigation. Last Thursday , Clapper was charged with Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, 1st degree Rape, Incest, Sexual Abuse and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Clapper is accused of performing sexual acts with a juvenile female victim, he was processed and arraigned & he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility with no bail until he can be arraigned in Chenango County Court.
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Binghamton Police are investigating a fatal shooting early Saturday morning at The North Side Deli on Chenango Street, officers were made aware that a male had arrived at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds, was provided with emergency surgery and died several hours later. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.
A.M. NEWS Monday 9-30-24
The City of Oneonta Fire and Police Departments continue to investigate a fire that occurred at 47 Chestnut Street Thursday afternoon. Oneonta Firefighters located the fire in a second-floor street-side bedroom and quickly brought it under control. It was then discovered that what is believed to be gasoline had been present in the room, contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. The deceased has been identified as 48-year-old Jason Stevenson, the investigation indicated that Stevenson ignited what is believed to be gasoline inside the bedroom before taking his own life with a firearm, and the investigation is continuing.
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State Police arrested 32 year old Jacob Ritchie of Bainbridge for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after Troopers initiated a traffic stop on State Route 7. Ritchie has a suspended driver’s license, he failed a Field Sobriety Test & was arrested. 2 passengers, 46 year old Marc Kimble of Smyrna and 42 year old Cricket Miller of Norwich, were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, all 3 were issued appearance tickets to the Bainbridge Town Court on October 21st.
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19 year old Qualem Hernandez of Binghamton, was sentenced Friday in Broome County Court to 8 years in State Prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in June to Criminal Possession of a weapon. Hernandez opened fire in April at a group of 4 individuals on Susquehanna Street in the City of Binghamton, Binghamton Police were able to identify Hernandez from surveillance cameras when he fled the scene, while still in possession of the firearm.
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Today is the last day to register to win a 2024 Ford Mustang from the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich. The drawing will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 9th in the Lobby of the Museum. You do not need to be present to win. More information is available at classiccarmuseum.org.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today at the Oneonta Quality Inn from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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