P.M. NEWS Tuesday 12-17-24

33year old Shawn Carman of Walton was sentenced to 2 years in State Prison to be followed by 2 years of post-release supervision in Delaware County Court, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, & Possession with Intent to Sell. Carman previously pleaded guilty to in October, he was arrested on March 13, along with 3 other individuals after a traffic stop, cocaine and suspected drug packaging were seized. A Delaware County Grand Jury returned an Indictment accusing Shaun Carman of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he was also facing unrelated charges in the Village of Walton that were resolved as part of this plea deal and sentence.

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Chenango Sheriff’s Office announced that they will soon be opening a Bainbridge Sub-Station. The sub-station will be located in the Bainbridge Police Department at 33 West Main Street Bainbridge. The Sheriff’s Office currently has sub-stations located in Otselic, Coventry, and Afton.

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Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.86 billion for the month, In November, County and city collections totaled $903 million, an increase of 1.8%, with 35 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases.

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43 year old Dennis Fickeria of Margaretville, has been sentenced to 4 ½ years in State Prison for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Fickeria’s residence in Margaretville in January, which resulted in the seizure of controlled substances and firearms, Fickeria admitted that he possessed Fentanyl with the intention of selling it, he was also ordered to be supervised by the Department of Parole for 1 year following his prison sentence.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-17-24

CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE arrested 28 year old Corey Hadlock of Oxford for Criminal Contempt, Criminal Mischief and Harassment. Hadlock disobeyed an order of protection by subjecting the victim to unwanted physical contact, the victim attempted to Dial 911, Hadlock took the phone, preventing the 911 call. Hadlock was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Hadlock was arraigned in CAP Court and was released on his own recognizance.

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Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies stopped a motor vehicle in the Town of Hamden after observing the vehicle driving erratically and violating multiple sections of the vehicle and traffic law. Upon stopping the vehicle, it was determined that the operator, 18 year old Brandyn Santiago of Peekskill had been smoking marijuana in the vehicle, he was charged with driving while ability is impaired by the use of drugs, Smoking Marijuana in a Motor vehicle, failure to keep right and Speeding at 65 miles an hour in a 40 miles per hour zone. Santiago was subsequently released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Hamden court at a later date to answer for the charge.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announced that a new contract was signed with Otsego County for the Law Enforcement Division. The contract compensates Deputies comparable to surrounding law enforcement agencies.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting this morning, beginning at 7:30 AM. The meeting will be held in the back of Bob’s Diner.