WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-16-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 16, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-16-23

The Village of Sidney Police Department responded yesterday afternoon at about 2:50 PM, to the report of a unconscious female lying in the middle of Sunset Avenue. Police were advised that the female had been struck by a vehicle, 14 year old Anielle McEwan-Lomnicki was transported to Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City & was transferred to SUNY Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse where she remains in stable but critical condition with bleeding & pressure on the brain, an upper spine fracture & fractured ribs according to family, The driver, 31 year old Courtni Baker of Sidney left the scene and returned a short time later, she was charged with Aggravated DWI, with a BAC of .18 or higher, plus DWI, Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, Reckless Driving, Vehicular Assault & Escape for allegedly attempting to leave the Police Station, along with several other lesser charges. Baker was arraigned in the Town of Delhi court where she was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail. The investigation is ongoing which could result in more charges being filed.

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The Otsego County Health Department reported that a bat from Otego tested positive for Rabies. 1 vaccinated cat was exposed & will recieve a rabies booster, there was no human exposure. More information about rabies is available at 547-4230 or at otsegocounty.com.

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The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that 3 people died and another was hospitalized after they were hit by a car in Newark Valley Wednesday afternoon. According to the Sheriff’s Office, an 18-year-old man was driving south on State Route 38 around 11:20 am Wednesday and hit 4 pedestrians walking on the shoulder. 66 year old John Stephens, 25 year old Kurtis Acker & 52 year old Doreen Wood were killed, a 27-year-old woman was flown to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse in critical condition. All 4 pedestrians were from Newark Valley.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that 37 year old Ronald Bodden of Binghamton pleaded guilty to promoting prison contraband in Broome County Court. Bodden admitted that he possessed methamphetamines while in the County Jail on an unrelated charge, he will serve 2 to 4 years in prison on the new charges starting on March 23rd.

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Commerce Chenango announced that their annual Economic Outlook Breakfast will beheld on March 2nd at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Key Note Speaker will be Ken Entenmann of NBT Bank, more information is available at commercechenango.com

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-16-23

19 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin was sentenced to life in prison without parole yesterday, for the mass shooting of 10 people in May of 2022 at a Tops grocery store in Buffalo. Gendron pleaded guilty in November to 15 charges, including murder, attempted murder & Domestic Terrorism motivated by Hate in a state court room, today Gendron faces Federal Court action, if convicted on the federal charges, he could face the death penalty.

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State Police arrested 44 year old Rodney Oakley of Plymouth, for Scheming to Defraud, 5 counts of 4th degree Grand Larceny & 8 counts of Petty Larceny. State Police received a report last November that Oakley, who was the town Highway Department Superintendent, was allegedly using town money for his own personal use, it was determined that since December 2020 Oakley allegedly had been using town funds to purchase various car parts, tools and materials for his own personal use, he was issued an appearance for the town of Plymouth Court on February 22nd.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the 2023 dates for Free Freshwater Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a fishing license is waived during the 6 days this year: February 18 to 19; June 24 to 25; September 23; and November 11. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.

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The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, is asking for those who attended the original Woodstock Music & Arts festival at that site in 1969, to come forward & share their story. The Center is conducting its “Oral Histories Project” to document the memories of fans who attended the event. Curators from The Museum will be traveling around the country to interview those who attended. The Oral Histories Project began in 2020; over 18,00 stories have been documented. The museum is hoping to get about 4,500 more, More information can be found at Bethelwoodscenter.org.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-15-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 15, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-15-23

The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40 year old Adam Bright of East Meredith entered a Guilty Plea in a Vehicular Manslaughter Case. Bright pleaded guilty to 1 count of Vehicular Manslaughter and 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, in Delaware County Court this week, Bright admitted that he was using methamphetamine while driving & that he crossed the double yellow line and hit a milk truck head on, killing his passenger. Bright faces a state prison term of 1-3 years on the Vehicular Manslaughter charge, he will be sentenced to 364 days in jail for driving while his ability was impaired by drugs, which will run concurrently to the previous sentence. Bright was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff’s office, without bail, pending sentencing.

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At least 3 people were killed in a crash in Newark Valley This Morning. The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reported that a vehicle traveling along Route 38 struck several pedestrians, at least 1 person was taken by a medial; helicopter to an unidentified trauma center, The Sheriff’s Office will release more information following family notification.

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The Norwich St. Baldrick’s Event will return to an In-Person Event this year, on Saturday March 18th at the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street. Organizer Jamie Burchill told WCDO News how they raise the money:

(Jamie Burchill 2-15-23)

Burchill said that the information is available on their website, stbaldricks.org/events/norwich2023.

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Bassett Healthcare Network will continue to require masks for all people in patient care and public areas of their buildings, including in hospitals, clinics, long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, and school-based health centers. Bassett Officials said that COVID-19 and influenza community transmission rates in Central New York remain high or substantial & the State Department of Health’s latest safety guidance continues to affirm the importance of masking as a key infection prevention tool. Bassett’s experts in Infection Prevention and other disciplines will continue to monitor community transmission levels and proceed forward with safety measures that are aligned with CDC guidance and in the best interest of our patients and communities.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Alexis Damulis of Burlington following a traffic stop on February 7th in the Town of Edmeston. Damulis was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a suspended or revoked registration, Failure to comply & Driving on the shoulder among other charges, Damulis is accused of failing to stop for police, she was taken into custody after pulling into a driveway, she faces court action in the Town of Edmeston court at a later date.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Tristan Buss of Utica following a traffic stop on February 2, 2023 in the Town of Edmeston. Buss was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Forged Inspection among other charges, He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Edmeston Court on a later date.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 2-15-23

Payton Gendron of Conklin will be sentenced today on state charges of Murder & domestic terrorism motivated by hate, for the May 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo Tops Supermarket that killed 10 and injured 3, all of the victims were black. Tomorrow Gendron faces an appearance in a federal courtroom, he could face the death penalty on the state charges foe the same crime.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 45 year old John Turner of the town of Dickinson. Turner was stopped for an expired vehicle inspection, he fled from deputies on foot, he allegedly attempted to dispose of methamphetamine crystals, Deputies caught Turner and recovered 11.3 grams of methamphetamines. Turner allegedly attempted to consume a large portion of the narcotics, he was transported to Binghamton General Hospital, after release he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Obstructing Governmental Administration, plus 2 traffic violation, he was processed and issued an appearance ticket to answer for his charges in the Town of Dickinson Court.

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Truth Pharm will be holding a free Narcan training at the Afton Free Library, at 105 Main Street in Afton, at 10:00 AM today The training is open to the Chenango County and surrounding communities, and will teach participants the science of substance abuse and addiction, as well as how to recognize an overdose, and how to respond to an overdose using Narcan.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Vance Murray of Binghamton was sentenced to 2 years in State prison followed by 2 years post release supervision, after pleading guilty to felony Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Murray admitted that on March 26, 2022, in the Village of Endicott he illegally possessed a loaded 9 millimeter pistol, during a traffic stop of a vehicle that he was a passenger in.

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A Davenport man was arrested by Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an ongoing complaint. 20-year-old Brandon Navas was allegedly stealing electricity for his residence, he was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-14-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 14, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-14-23

The State Department of Health announced that laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza decreased by 19% from the prior week’s report, but the flu remains widespread across the State for the 18th consecutive week. There were no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported this week, there have been 9 reported this flu season. For the week ending February 4th, there were 2,374 lab-confirmed cases reported, 196 people were hospitalized with influenza statewide, a 48% decrease from the previous week.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Stephen Kiss of Davenport, after Deputies received a complaint from 2 people claiming that their landlord has been harassing them repetitively, with one incident involving a motor vehicle. On January 7th, Deputies arrested Kiss on 2 counts of Harassment, he was served with 2 Orders of protection, which was granted by the Davenport Town Court. Kiss is scheduled to return to the Town of Davenport Court on a later date to answer for this charges.

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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro hosted the 1st town hall meeting today at the Norwich City Fire Station, the Congressman told WCDO News what his constituents are concerned about:

(Molinaro 2-14-23)

Congressman Molinaro will hold a Broome County Town Hall on Thursday at 5:30 pm at the Endwell Fire Department, other meetings are being scheduled and will be announced shortly.

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A local small business just won an award as the “Dealer Of the Year’ for their Otego franchise, Co-Owner Aileen Howard of Dogwatch of Upstate New York LLC said that they were very pleased to be picked at their Convention in Jacksonville Florida:

(Aileen Howard 2-13-23)

The business features outdoor hidden dog fences, indoor pet boundaries & dog training products, they are located at 779 County Highway 5, in Otego, & can be reached at (607) 988-2746.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced their coaching staff for the 2023 season. Manager Reid Brignac returns, joined by Pitching Coach AJ Sager, Hitting Coach Darin Everson, Bench Coach Mariano Duncan, and Development Coach Jeremy Cologna. The Rumble Ponies open the 2023 season on the road against the Portland Sea Dogs on Thursday April 6th, with the home opener on Tuesday, April 11th against the Somerset Patriots at 6:35 PM. More information is available at bingrp.com.

A.M. NEWS 2-14-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced multiple charges resulting from a weeks-long investigation into a conspiracy to smuggle and distribute illegal drugs into the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility. On February 8, a member of the CIU observed a visit between incarcerated individual Marcello McDonald of Queens and visiting Ethan Papathomopoulos of Endicott, during which the investigator believed an exchange of contraband by a handshake. McDonald refused a body scan search, was placed in a cell, a pink container filled with 7.3 grams of Fentanyl was discovered in the catch basin. As a result of the investigation, McDonald, Papathomopoulos & 21 year Justice Marimberga of the Town of Maine, plus 21 year old Alexis Merrill of the Town of Maine were all arrested on a variety of drug charges, and all are being held in the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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On Friday night, February 10th, 2023, Sheriff’s Deputies received a hit on their License Plate Reader of a vehicle with a Suspended Registration, they conducted a traffic stop, Deputies arrested 42 year-old Katara Bush of Bronx, for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, and Obstructed View, Bush was released on the uniformed traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-13-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 13, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-13-23

The Norwich St. Baldrick’s event will be held in person on Saturday, March 18th at the American Legion Post 189 located at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich at 1:00 PM. Those who sign up participate in a head-shaving event, to raise money against Childhood Cancer, more information is available at Stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich2023.

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New Yorkers who receive SNAP assistance will get some more help during the month of February. Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing New Yorkers will get at least the maximum level of food benefits. It comes as federal funding for SNAP assistance is scheduled to dry up after February. All counties outside New York City should receive assistance by Friday, February 24th.

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The State Department of Health dropped the mask mandate for healthcare facilities this past weekend. following a steady drop in COVID cases and deaths in recent months. The State Health Department still reminds Healthcare workers to be up to date on vaccinations and booster efforts. President Biden recently declared the federal public health emergency would come to an end on May 11th.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 51 year old Charles Wise of Grand Gorge was convicted for DWI in the Town of Roxbury Court. The charge followed an investigation into a motor vehicle crash on State Highway 20, in Roxbury on September 1, 2022. Wise was sentenced to a 1-year conditional discharge, and his driver’s license was revoked for 6 months, he must also install and maintain an ignition interlock device in any motor vehicle he owns or operates for the next 12 months & he was ordered to pay a $500 fine, and to attend a victim impact panel.

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The Susquehanna SPCA hosted an event last week in Oneonta, to meet with others in the field of animal care, to establish a program to deal with large numbers of feral cats in area communities. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News about the meeting and their course of action:

(Stacie Haynes 2-13-23)

Anyone who did not attend last Thursday’s meeting, but would like to get involved can call the SPCA at 607-547-8111.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-13-23

Chobani Yogurt CEO and founder Hamdi Ulukaya, a Turkish immigrant, announced on Twitter that he has pledged $1-million dollars and will match up to $1-million in donations to his Turkish Philanthropy Funds charity to help those affected by the earthquake in Turkey. The charity’s website is tpfund.org.

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York County South Carolina Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating the death of 55 year old Michael Aaron Ingraham of Endicott New York in Fort Mill. Ingraham’s body was discovered about 20 feet off the road by a passerby, Thursday Afternoon. So far, Investigators discovered Ingraham has no known family or acquaintances in the York County or surrounding areas. Anyone with information can call 803-628-3059 or or go to crimestoppersofyorkcounty.com.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 10, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53 year old Tracy Thomas of Oneonta for providing false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm. Thomas was charged with Falsifying Business Records after an investigation into allegations that he provided false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm at a local sporting goods store in the Town of Oneonta. Thomas was arraigned by Central Arraignment and was released on his own recognizance, he’ll appear in the Oneonta Town Court on March 2nd.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit & the Binghamton Metro SWAT team seized handguns following the execution of a search warrant at a Binghamton residence Thursday at 21 Mather Street in Binghamton. Police seized a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, & a loaded 9mm Glock handgun, which was Reported stolen in Georgia, plus 2 high capacity handgun magazines Police arrested Darshean Beaman on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree & 1 count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he faces court action at a later date.

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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced he will host an 11 county town hall meeting, 1 in each county in his District. The 1st Town Hall will be held on February 14th in Chenango County at the Norwich City Fire Station at 11:00 AM, a Broome County Town Hall will be held on Thursday February 16 at 5:30 pm at the Endwell Fire Department. other meeting are being scheduled and will be announced shortly.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Devin LaValley of Burlington for Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an order of protection, in the Town of Laurens. LaValley was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment & was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1 ,000.00 dollars cash bail. The Defendant is scheduled to appear in the Town of Laurens Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23

Delaware County District Attorney Office announced that 59 year old John Olson of Monroe pleaded guilty to 1 count each pf 1st & 2nd Degree of Criminal Sexual Act. Olson admitted that in March of 2020 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old & in 2016 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a different child, less than 15 years old. Olson will be sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and 10 years of post-release supervision, plus another 5 year term in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision, to run concurrently to the 8 year sentence. Upon his release from state prison, the defendant will also be required to register as a sex offender. Sentencing is scheduled for March 20th in Delaware County Court.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were advised on February 1st by Colchester Police that a missing handgun related to an Order of Protection had been surrendered. The owner of the handgun, 53-year-old, Jeffrey Kaufman of Colchester, had been served an Order of Protection. which required all firearms to be surrendered to Deputies, Kaufman did possess a firearm after the issuance of this order, and it was subsequently surrendered later. Deputies arrested Kaufman on 1 count Criminal Contempt he was processed and issued an appearance ticket to Colchester Town Court at a later date.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer stolen during the early morning hours of February 2nd from 170 East Service Road in the Town of Fenton. The camper is 19.5 feet and bears NY registration BP80082. Anyone who locates this trailer or has any information is asked to contact the BCSO General Detectives line at 607-778-2053.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft that occurred on Saturday, February 4th between the hours of 9:00pm and 11:30pm in the area of Route 79 and Alexander Rd in the Town of Barker. Several items, including a firearm were stolen from an unlocked 2005 Toyota Tacoma. Anyone who locates these items or has any information is asked to contact Detective O’Brien at 607-778-2334.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-9-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 9, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-9-23

State Police responded to a 1 vehicle rollover collision on Hoben Road in the Town of Oxford. The Investigation revealed that a pickup truck operated by 18 year old Ayden Strong of Norwich, failed to negotiate a sharp corner on Hoben Road and overturned, 18 year old Taylor Demuth of Norwich was partially ejected and pronounced deceased on scene. Two other occupants of the vehicle received minor, non-life-threatening injuries. State Police reported that the vehicle was uninsured, unregistered, and Strong was not licensed. The investigation is continuing.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 41 year old Clifton Kirk of Summit, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Kirk was operating a motor vehicle in excess of the speed limit on I-88 in Sidney on October 23rd 2021, Kirk was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury, he appeared in County Court Monday and pleaded guilty. The anticipated sentence will also require that the defendant’s license be revoked for 12 months, and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $300 surcharge, $125 crime victim fee, and a $50 DNA fee.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Brandon Morse of Edmeston twice on February 7th. Morse was charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument, 3rd degree Grand Larceny & 2 counts of Petty larceny, following an investigation in to a report a stolen check that was cashed in the amount of $3,500 at a local bank, he allegedly stole the check from a business and conspired with others to cash the check. Morse is also accused of stealing the sign for the same local business which was later recovered. Morse was arrested also for Aggravated Harassment following an investigation in to a report of threatening messages being sent to another person, containing threats of harm to the victim and a family member. Morse is being held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending future court action in Towns of Burlington & Town of Edmeston Court

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi, crossing over the double yellow line’s multiple times, they conducted a traffic stop, they identified the driver as 30-year-old Carmine Yonnone of Delhi, whose driver’s license was suspended. Yonnone was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Failing to Turn in License to DMV, Moving from a lane unsafely, Unauthorized Sticker and Possession of an open alcoholic Container within a motor vehicle, he will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 year old Steven Osei of Binghamton for 3rd degree Grand Larceny & other related charges for allegedly getting cash by depositing fraudulent checks at an ATM. Osei was processed & issued an appearance ticket for Town of Dickinson Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 2-9-23

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Today at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street in Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities:

(Stacie Haynes 2-9-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public. 

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State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 21 year old Judy Benjamin of Nineveh, she was last seen at her residence on Thorn Hill Road in Nineveh on February 5, She was wearing a green sweatshirt and sweatpants. Benjamin is white, 5’4” and weighs approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact New York State Police at (607) 561-7400.

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State Police investigated a three vehicle collision involving a State Police vehicle in the Town of Middletown on State Highway 30. The Trooper and one vehicle operator were treated for minor injuries. The third vehicle operator was not injured. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million in State funding has been released to support the renewal of State roadways impacted by extreme weather. The funding supports repaving projects at 64 locations, totaling almost 520 lane miles of pavement. In the Southern Tier Region, Projects include $1.5 million to resurface Route 12 in the Town of Chenango, $1.3 million to resurface Route 206 in the Towns of Coventry and Bainbridge, & $1.5 million to resurface Route 97 in the Towns of Fremont and Hancock.

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On December 30th, Delaware County Sheriff Deputies, received a complaint of a possible animal abuse/neglect involving several dogs, in the Town of Davenport. Deputies arrested 47 year old Doreen Biasi & 24 year old Ashley Biasi for Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance, both were released on appearance tickets for Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-8-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 8, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-8-23

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Kristopher Duncan of Plattsburgh was Sentenced To Prison In Broome County Court this week. Duncan was sentenced to 4 years in State prison followed by 5 years post release supervision after pleading guilty to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Duncan possessed an illegal loaded firearm which he discharged in a room at the Comfort Inn on Upper Front Street in the Town of Dickinson, no one was injured. Duncan has a prior felony conviction for Criminal Contempt in 2017,

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Payton Gendron of Conklin will appear in a federal court room in Buffalo next Thursday, February 16th. Gendron was arrested after allegedly fatally shooting 10 people and injuring 3 others in a mass shooting at a Buffalo Tops Supermarket last May. Gendron is scheduled to be sentenced on state charges of murder as a hate crime and domestic act of terrorism motivated by hate on February 15th. Gendron could be sentenced to death if convicted on the federal charges.

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Bassett Medical Center is welcoming 10 students comprising the Columbia-Bassett Medical School Program Class of 2025. Dr. Henry Weil will be overseeing the program:

(Dr. Henry Weil 2-8-23)

The students have completed their 18 months of pre-clinical training on Columbia’s New York City campus and will now be based at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown for 2 ½ years, their clinical experiences at Bassett consists of a required 1-year experience followed by a 1 ½ years of electives and pursuit of an area of concentration.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the first of the Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary licenses in the Southern Tier will open in Binghamton. The opening of the store advances New York State’s Seeding Opportunity Initiative, The planning board in Binghamton gave its final approval this week, The Cannabis dispensary opening in Binghamton – Just Breathe at 75 Court Street – will be owned and operated by a partnership between an experienced local entrepreneur, Damien Cornwell, and the Non-Profit Broome County Urban League.

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The State DMV announced that the annual inspection stickers will be changing. DMV officials stated that the new print-on-demand vehicle inspection certificates will be phased in, it will add enhanced security by adding vehicle-specific information directly onto the inspection sticker. The change over will be completed by the end of 2023, but drivers with the previous inspections will continue to be allowed to have them through 2024.

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63 year old Stanley Eddy of Gansevoort following a traffic stop in the Town of Milford on January 31, 2023. Eddy was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Registration is Suspended, he was issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket returnable to the Town of Milford Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-7-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 7, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-7-23

20 Year old Terry DeCutler of Sidney pleaded Guilty to 2nd degree Murder in Otsego County Court Monday, for the May 30th 2022 fatal stabbing of Kaleb O’Neill near Dietz Street in Oneonta. Terry DeCutler was arrested along with his Brother Nicholas DeCutler of Unadilla shortly after the discovery of O’Neill’s Body, Nicholas DeCutler still faces court action in connection with this case.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her expectations regarding President Biden’s State of The Union Address in Washington tonight, in a video press conference this morning:

(Gillibrand 2-7-23)

The State of the Union address begins at 9:00 PM tonight at the United States Capitol.

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Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded Friday to a report of a 2-car motor vehicle accident on Route 7 in the Town of Colesville. 40 year old Jesse Zurn of Port Crane was charged Driving While Intoxicated, plus aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Making an Unsafe Lane Change, Zurn was released on an appearance ticket to answer for his charges at the Town of Colesville Court later this month. The Driver of the other vehicle was not injured, and not charged in connection with the accident.

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Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that Kennard Wellington of Endwell was sentenced to 8 years in state prison and 5 years of post release supervision, after he was found guilty of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest in October 2022. Wellington was stopped by Police in Johnson City, he was operating a vehicle with a suspended license, no insurance, he did not comply with Police and was forcibly removed from the vehicle, he also had a loaded handgun at the time of his arrest. Wellington disappeared after the 2nd day of his trial was was located by Binghamton Police & US Marshals, he was convicted of selling narcotics in 2007 in Broome County.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-7-23

The New York State Department of Health today announced that even though laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza declined for the seventh week in a row, dropping 34 percent over the prior week’s report, the flu remains widespread across the State for the 17th consecutive week. There was also one influenza-associated pediatric death reported this week, for a total of nine pediatric deaths in New York attributed to influenza this flu season. The Department’s Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending January 28, shows there were 2,937 cases of flu reported, 304 people were hospitalized with influenza, a 35 percent decrease over the previous week.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Michael Coulman of Milford on 2 counts of Criminal Contempt, following a domestic dispute in the Town of Milford on January 28th. Coulman is accused of violating a temporary full stay away order of protection where he had contacted the protected party and invited the protected party over to his residence. A dispute then occurred with the defendant and the protected party. Coulman was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment, he was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1,000 dollars cash bail or $2,000.00 dollars bond, pending future court action in the Town of Milford Court at a later date.

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U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro announced the opening of offices in Binghamton, Leeds, Liberty, Hancock, and Oneonta. Locally, District Office locations will be at 49 Court Street in Binghamton, 661 West Main Street in Hancock & 41 South Main Street in Oneonta.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46 year old John Hilts of Mount Vision following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 28. Hilts was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court on a later date.

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