P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-2-24
The Oneonta City Police Department is looking for 17 year old Alexandria Constable, who has been missing since November 13th. She is described as a white female, with black hair & brown eyes, about 5′ 5″ and 190 pounds, she may have traveled to the Binghamton area. Anyone with information on her location should contact the New York State Missing Persons toll free number at 1-800-346-3543, more information is available at criminaljustice.ny.gov.
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The village of Sidney is expecting to have their new water source & system ready by early next year, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 12-2-24)
The village has been working for several years to replace to the old water source, which contained Manganese, in favor of a newer cleaner water source for village residents.
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Today is the last day to return Christmas Presents to the trees for those participating in “Operation Merry Christmas” this year, Spokesperson Val McCain explains:
(Val McCain 12-2-24)
More information about the program is available at their Facebook page.
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the State Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be cautious of charity scams. fraudsters pretend to be affiliated with well-known organizations or even the government to scam people out of their hard-earned money. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were 9,809 reports of charitable solicitation fraud nationwide in 2023, but many of these scams go unreported because individuals may not know where their donations are going or that they are being scammed. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220, consumer complaints can be filed at dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
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A Florida man is facing multiple charges following a firearms related incident in Endicott. Last Tuesday, patrols responded to a report that the Endicott Police Department were searching for a male suspect who had pointed a handgun at a female in Endicott, before fleeing the scene in a red Dodge Caravan. A short time later, Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies located the vehicle in the Town of Dickinson and conducted a traffic stop, 62 year old Jack Hawe of Zephyr Hills, Florida was found to have a loaded Glock pistol & ammunition, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and other similar charges, he was processed & was sent to the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-2-24
A State of Emergency Declared for Multiple Counties in Western New York & in the North Country, with Snow Totals of 4 Feet reported. Between 4 to 10 inches of snow is forecast for Central New York and 3 to 5 inches in the Mohawk Valley Regions today. Motorists should check 511ny.org before traveling to the North & West of New York today.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrols responded Monday to a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of State Route 7B in the Town of Fenton. The caller had been working to clear brush on State property with a Bobcat machine when he heard a gunshot and saw a person pointing a shotgun directly at him. After raising a portion of the Bobcat to protect himself, the worker called 911. 42 year old Jennifer Warner of Port Crane was taken into custody, she was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Menancing & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance for methamphetamines, she was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Senator Peter Oberacker on a Winter Coat Drive. In Delaware County, new and gently used winter coats and jackets in any size may be dropped off at the Delaware County Office Building at 111 Main Street Delhi, For a list of other drop off locations go to Oberacker.NYSenate.gov.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a hit and run accident in the Town of Chenango. On November 27 at 6:30 p.m. at 1388 River Road, a car struck a pedestrian. Investigators are seeking assistance from anyone with information or home security camera footage from the accident. The vehicle involved is believed to be a black sedan with damage to its front passenger side, any information related to the incident, contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at (607)778-1196.
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State Officials report that there have been relatively few incidents during this year’s Deer Hunting Season, they did report that a 17 year old accidentally shot himself in the foot Saturday Morning in Oneida County, he was taken to a Syracuse hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
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