WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-8-24

by wcdonews Posted on February 8, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-8-24

State Police held a Trooper Candidate Processing event this past weekend at the Police Academy in Albany, over 1225 applicants attended the event. State Police saw an increase in female and minority candidates compared to the last processing weekend. The number of female candidates increased by 30%, the number of Black candidates increased by 35%, and the number of Hispanic candidates increased by 13%. State Police are accepting applications for Entrance Examination until March 4th & individuals can take the test through March 17th, more information is available at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.

————————————

Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced today a county-wide diversion program for those suffering from substance use disorders, in partnership with the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and Helio Health. Starting February 19th, qualifying accused individuals being arraigned at The Centralized Arraignment Part of the Broome County Court System will have the opportunity to be part of the new diversion program, Motivation to Change, where upon acceptance into the program, the individual will be directly transported to Helio Health for placement into detox or inpatient residential treatment. The Sheriff’s Department has agreed to transport program participants directly to Helio Health, where the individual will be assessed and the appropriate treatment plan would be recommended.

———————————————————-

The Class of 2024 inductees to the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame has been selected and will be honored during the 62nd event in May, Spokesman John Harmon told WCDO News who was inducted:

(John Harmon 2-8-24)

Harmon said that the induction ceremony is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, May 25 at General Clinton Park under the Main Entertainment tent, during the weekend of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta.

——————————————————————–

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Sophie Shalhoub of Meredith, for criminal possession of a weapon, following a domestic incident on January 31st. Deputies responded to the incident, during the investigation, a handgun was discovered belonging to Shalhoub, who did not possess a New York State Pistol Permit. Shalhoub was arrested & was released on an appearance ticket, returnable at a later date to the Meredith Town Court.

————————————————————-

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that an Arrest Warrant issued by the County Probation Department has resulted in the arrest of 20 year old Timothy Taylor of Starlight, Pennsylvania. On Saturday February 2nd, Deputies were advised by Hancock Police that they had Taylor in custody for unrelated charges and Taylor had an outstanding Probation Absconder Warrant from the Delaware County Probation Department. Taylor was subsequently arrested & was brought to Delaware County Centralized Arraignment to answer his charges.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-8-24

28 year old Frank Mazepa of Morris was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury for Criminal Possession of a controlled substance. Mazepa was arraigned on the indictment Tuesday, he is accused of possessing Fentanyl or Methamphetamine with intent to sell in Delhi last month. He was remanded to the Delaware County jail on $5,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond pending a conference on February 20th.

—————————————————————–

71 year old Rudolph Pacheco of Staten Island, was convicted in Delaware County Court of Vehicular Manslaughter, Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident, and Aggravated DWI, and was sentenced to state prison. Pacheco admitted to drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages for 6 to 7 hours before driving away, with a BAC over .18, he struck a pedestrian & admitted that he knew the pedestrian was killed, and he left the scene. Pacheco was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in state prison for Vehicular Manslaughter, 2 to 6 years for Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident; and a 1-year conditional discharge for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, the sentences would run concurrently, other fines were also imposed fines totaling $3,820 and his license was revoked, he will need to install an ignition interlock device if he is ever permitted to drive again, he was sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to begin serving his sentence.

———————————————————

42 year old Edna Cering of Sidney entered a guilty plea to Criminal Trespass in Delaware County Court. On August 5, 2023, Sidney Police received reports of individuals squatting in another individual’s home, as police arrived, 2 individuals ran into the woods behind it, 1 of the suspects was Cering, she appeared in County Court & was sentenced to a 1 year conditional discharge, a fine, and a mandatory state surcharge.

———————————————————-

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-8-24

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-7-24

by wcdonews Posted on February 7, 2024

The Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, will host their next Comedy Night this Friday Night, spokesperson Amy Williams Explains:

(Amy Williams 2-7-24)

Williams said that the tickets are available at the door prior to the start of the show, doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

———————————————————

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Heather Aviles on an outstanding warrant for 3rd degree Burglary. Aviles is described as a white female, 5 foot tall, about 150 pounds with green eyes & brown hair, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by the tip line at (607) 778-1196.

———————————————————

Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a follow up meeting this month, to the “Re-Unite Bainbridge” meeting of a few years ago, later this month, Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:

(John Payne 2-27-24)

Payne said that the meeting will be on Thursday February 29th at 6:00 PM in the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater.

———————————————————

State parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by 6% or 4.7 million, compared to 2022, the 11th consecutive annual increase in State Park attendance, more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov.

————————————————————-

The Chenango SPCA will be hosting the 18th annual Fur Ball from 7 to 11 pm. this Saturday, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Registration for the fundraiser ends at 2 pm. Thursday, Tickets are available at the shelter, or by calling them at 607-334-9724.

———————————————————–

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-7-24

WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-6-24

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-6-24

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Cody Leonard of Binghamton for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment, following a Domestic Dispute in November 2023. Shortly after the incident occurred, Leonard was incarcerated at the Broome County Jail on unrelated charges & an arrest warrant was issued. Leonard faces court action on the newest charges shortly.

———————————————————–

The Broome County Sheriff’s office arrested 35 year old Kasandra Wolfran of Port Crane for DWI, Aggravated DWI, Operating a vehicle with a suspended registration & Moving from a lane unsafely after a car-tractor trailer accident on Route 17 West in the Town of Union. Deputies responded Friday to a report of a motor vehicle accident, video footage recorded by the tractor trailer’s camera revealed that Wolfran attempted to cut in front of the tractor trailer & her car was struck by the tractor trailer & they both headed for the median, where they struck & damaged the guardrail, with the tractor trailer dumping its load of aluminum spools. Deputies reported that Wolfran had a BAC of .18, more than double the legal limit, she was arrested, arraigned and released on an appearance ticket for Town of Union Court later this month.

————————————————————————-

35 year old William Polhamus of Harpursville appeared in Delaware County Court Monday for sentencing on 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. On July 4th, 2023, Walton Police responded to a physical domestic dispute in progress, where Polhamus physically assaulted a woman in front of a minor child, he then took another minor child and had drove off on a motorcycle, he then led Walton police in a chase, weaving through traffic, the chase was stopped & State Police located & arrested Polhamus, he was sentenced to 1 year in jail, he was ordered to pay a crime victim’s fee and was assessed the mandatory state surcharge.

————————————————

Governor Kathy Hochul announced State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million to provide 3,000 SUNY students with internships before graduation. SUNY Chancellor John King visited SUNY Delhi, where he met with students and business leaders to discuss internship opportunities and the ways SUNY can create a workforce development pipeline in Delaware County and across the state. All 29 campuses will increase the number of paid internship slots for undergraduate students.

————————————————-

The State Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Services announced today that the annual Winterfest, originally scheduled for February 10th, at Nathaniel Cole Park has been canceled. Officials stated that there was insufficient snow and ice to accommodate the usual scheduled activities.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-6-24

Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced that Josie Valdes-Pica of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to Attempted Assault & 2nd & 3rd Degree Assault just before the start of jury selection. On November 7, 2022, Valdes-Pica struck a female victim multiple times with a metal baseball bat, he is facing 3.5 to 15 years in a State Correctional Facility, followed by 5 years post-release supervision. Sentencing is scheduled for May 3, 2024, in Broome County Court.

——————————————————————————————

Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that a corrections investigation led to a an arrest of an inmate at the Correctional Facility. Investigators received information on a homemade instrument, Officers initiated a search of several cells, 19 year old Alixander Lavelle had the solid, sharpened piece of plastic from under the mattress in Lavelle’s cell, he was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband, he was processed and will answer for his charges at the Town of Dickinson Court on a future date.

—————————————————————————–

Local government sales tax collections totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, from 2022, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. New York City’s sales tax growth was 5.9% in 2023 for the rest of the state was 2.4%, much of the increase was attributed to the return of tourism to per-pandemic levels.

———————————————————————-

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today the 6 designated Free Fishing Days in New York will take place on: February 17 to 18, June 29 to 30, September 28, and November 11 for Veterans Day. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters.

—————————————————

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-6-24

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-5-24

by wcdonews Posted on February 5, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-5-24

Early Saturday at 2:04 AM the City of Norwich Fire Department was dispatched for the report of a structure fire involving a “carport” at 19 Miller Street in the City, firefighters found a working house fire, a single occupant was located at a 2nd floor window, jumped from the window & was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital & was transported to University Hospital in Syracuse, listed in critical condition. Norwich Fire Department was assisted by the North Norwich & Oxford Fire Departments, Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino said that several tenants did escape, but 2 adult individuals were deceased. The investigation into the incident is still on going, with the City of Norwich Police Department, and the Chenango County Office Emergency Services Fire Investigation Unit.

———————————————————–

———————————————————–

Oneonta Police responded last Tuesday to the area of 30 Center Street to the report of a male that had suffered a gunshot wound. A 36-year-old male was located and was taken to an area hospital, an assailant fled the scene prior. Oneonta Police were assisted by State Police, State University Police at Oneonta and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office in the search for a suspect & collecting of evidence. Oneonta Police were able to identify the suspect as Miguel Alcaraz, who was taken into custody & was charged with 2nd degree Burglary last Wednesday. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Oneonta Police Department at (607) 432-1111.

——————————————————

The Norwich police arrested 6 people following an investigation into animal cruelty and neglect at 60 Mitchell Street. Police charged 48 year old Barbara Herbert, 50 year old Norman Herbert, 20 year old Americus Herbert, 51 year old Stacy Cox, 22 year old Johnathan Fuller & 20 year old Kendra Cummings, all of Norwich, for a variety of charges including animal cruelty, endangering the welfare of a child Conspiracy & other charges, All were released and issued appearance tickets to appear at Norwich City Court at a later date.

———————————————————-

Helios Care announced a fundraiser coming up on February 23 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. The Dine Out For a Cause event will be held at the Feel Good Smoothie Bar and Cafe, 4 Clinton Plaza Drive, Oneonta, a percentage of the proceeds will go to raise awareness and support for Helios Care. More information is available at 607- 432-5525

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-5-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office & Cooperstown Police Department announced that a deceased male was found Friday morning in the Susquehanna River, the deceased was identified as Matthew Sisson of Otego, who was missing for 7 days. Sisson left Bassett Hospital Friday January 26th, where he had been transferred from Fox Hospital in Oneonta with Appendix issues.

————————————–

30 year old Autumn Transue of Oneonta pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to DWI, she had a prior Conviction in within 10 Years, making the charge a felony. On March 8, 2023, Colchester Police conducted a traffic stop for erratic driving, Transue had an out of state conviction for DWI in Nevada, her case was taken to a Delaware County Grand Jury, a 2 count indictment was returned, she pleaded guilty & was sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision and to the Adult Treatment Court program, her license was revoked for 1 year and she was ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device, if she fails to complete the Adult Treatment Court program, she will be sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.

—————————————————————-

Attorney General Letitia James announced a $150 million multi state settlement with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. Hikma produces a range of branded and generic opioid products, From 2006 to 2021, Hikma failed to monitor and report suspicious opioid orders from potentially illegal distributors, Hikma will pay $150 million to participating states and localities, encompassing $115 million in cash and $35 million worth of opioid addiction treatment medication.

————————————

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to search for lost or forgotten funds as part of National Unclaimed Property Day. The Comptroller’s office returned over $406 million in 2023 to New Yorkers and continues to return about $1.5 million in lost money every business day. New Yorkers can check for unclaimed funds on the State Comptroller’s website at osc.ny.gov or call 1-800-221-9311.

———————————————-

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-5-24

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-2-24

by wcdonews Posted on February 2, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-2-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Joel Young of Burlington Flats for Attempted Assault, Criminal Mischief, & 2 counts of Harassment. Young is accused of Assaulting Corrections Officers while incarcerated at the Otsego County Jail, on January 20th, 1 officer was treated at Bassett hospital & was released, Young was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

———————————————–

The Rogers Center Celebrates 46 Years of Winter Living Celebration Saturday from 11 am. to 3 pm. on in Sherburne. This event is hosted by Friends of Rogers with help from several regional organizations, for more information, call (607) 674-4733 or visit friendsofrogers.org

—————————————-

The 2024 wedding expo will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center this Sunday, Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 2-2-24)

More information about the Wedding Expo & other events are available at foothillspac.org.

—————————————————

The annual Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump is coming up February 17th, with their annual auction to be held this Sunday at 12:30 at the Milford Central School. Organizer Brenda Waters told WCDO News that they are raising money for 12 people this time with medical issues

(Brenda Waters 1-29-24)

Waters said that the Polar Bear Jump will be on February 17th at 12:30, the awards banquet will be held that evening at the Oneonta Elks club, all the information is available at pbjump.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-2-24

State Police received a cybertip of child sexual abuse material that was uploaded to a mobile messaging application in November, An investigation determined that 31 year old Bethany Crispell of Smithville, used a mobile messaging application to view and exchange child sexual materials. Crispell was charged with Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child Under the Age of 17 and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, she was remanded to the Cortland County Correctional Facility and is due to appear in the Town of Smithville Court on February 6th.

————————————————————–

3 murder suspects are in custody after a joint police operation between the U.S. Marshals, Southern Tier SWAT Team, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force and the Endicott Police Department Wednesday night. U.S. Marshals Service notified Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies of 3 murder suspects possibly staying in Endicott, for a murder, robbery & Arson on January 20th in Norristown, Pennsylvania. A search warrant was obtained for 1104 Monroe Street in Endicott, the law enforcement agencies executed the search warrant & arrested 29 year old Daquan Allen, 18 year old Damon Brantley & 28 year old Jerry Butler, they were taken to the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility as fugitives from justice, where they were remanded, & are awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.

————————————————————————————–

Congressman Marc Molinaro will have his constituent service team holding mobile office hours at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on Main Street in Delhi Today. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Molinaro’s office to resolve issues they may be having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration, today’s event in Delhi will be held from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

———————————————————

Bainbridge Initiative is a group that started last summer, to try to deal with various issues facing Bainbridge & elsewhere, like substance abuse, homelessness & helping area youth making healthier choices. The group has invited Truth Pharm to Bainbridge this Saturday for Narcan training, according the Bainbridge Initiative spokesperson Carole Kanzer:

(Carole Kanzer 2-2-24)

Kanzer said that the training is for all over the age of 16, at the Bainbridge Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, it is free & open to the public.

——————————————————–

The Binghamton Police Department recognized Shaun Putrino from this week’s Broome County Sheriff’s Office Featured Warrant, and he was taken into custody. Putrino was wanted on a warrant for criminal mischief, Police located him on Rutherford Street in Binghamton and brought him into custody.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-2-24

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-1-24

by wcdonews Posted on February 1, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-1-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested Steven Baker of Sidney for failure to register with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office for the Delaware County Local Law Animal Abuser Registry. Deputies were made aware that Baker had failed to register with the Sheriff’s Office within 5 days of his release from incarceration as mandated in the County Law, Deputies located and arrested Baker Monday for 1 count of violating Local Law Number 15 of 2021, he was transported to the Village of Sidney Police Department where he was processed and released on an appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

—————————————————————

Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of every attorney general in the nation in securing $350 million from Publicis Health, LLC for the company’s role in the opioid crisis. Publicis is one of the world’s largest healthcare advertising companies and developed predatory and deceptive marketing strategies for Purdue Pharma to increase prescriptions and sales of opioids such as OxyContin, ultimately fueling the opioid epidemic. New York will receive $19,176,750 as a result of the agreement, which will be used to fund opioid abatement, treatment, and prevention.

——————————————-

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that their annual Dinner will be held on April 25th at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown. Nominations may be submitted for annual awards online at form.jotform.com.

———————————————————–

NYSEG Crews responded to power outages around Chenango County this morning, with over 4700 customers without power, the majority of those were in the City & Town of Norwich, and the issue was attributed to a substation, the Norwich City School District was closed today.

—————————————————————

4 people were injured yesterday when a vehicle crashed into the White Rose day Spa on the Vestal Road Wednesday afternoon. 4 people were taken to area hospitals after the crash with non-life threatening injuries, the vehicle was a courtesy rental from Miller Honda nearby, the investigation is continuing.

—————————————————

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-1-24

Matthew Caletka of Binghamton, pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, on April 19, 2023, The Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at 9 Sherwood Avenue in Binghamton. Caletka was found to be in possession of over 2 ounces of Methamphetamine, he admitted to possession with the intent to sell. Caletka will be sentenced to 3.5 years in State Prison and 2 years post-release supervision when sentenced on April 26th. .

——————————————-

Cortland County Deputies were attempting service at 171 Homer Avenue in the City of Cortland, Monday, they were confronted at the door by a male subject with gun, and the Cortland City Police Department and State Police responded to assist. Multiple unsuccessful attempts were made to deescalate the situation and the subject fired upon the Officers. Gunfire was exchanged within the residence and the subject was struck, he was transported to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, where he currently remains in stable condition. No Officers were hurt and the State Police have assumed control of the investigation.

——————————————————————–

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Shaun Putrino on an outstanding warrant for criminal mischief, he is described as a white male, 6’2″ 160 pounds with hazel eyes & & brown hair. Anyone with information on the location of Putrino is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or at (607) 778-1196.

————————————–

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that individual game tickets for the 2024 campaign will go on sale today, at 9:00 AM. Tickets for all 69 Rumble Ponies Home Games will be on sale online at www.bingrp.com, at 607-722-3866, and in-person at the Mirabito Stadium Administrative Offices.

—————————–

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-1-24

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-31-24

by wcdonews Posted on January 31, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-31-24

Joseph Swarts of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Broome County Court. On May 4, 2023, Swarts was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine after a traffic stop by the Binghamton Police, he admitted to possession with the intent to sell. Swarts will be sentenced to 3 years in State Prison and 2 years post-release supervision. Sentencing is scheduled for April 18th.

—————————————————————

25 year old Caleb Lane of Walton appeared in the Delaware County Court for sentencing on 1 count of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. On August 25, 2022, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cyber tip that an individual account had downloaded a sexually explicit image of a child. Investigators with the State Police were able to track down the account to Lane, Searches of his computer included numerous images and videos. Lane had previously pleaded guilty on December 4, On Monday Lane was sentenced to 10 years of probation supervision subject to sex offender conditions, he was also ordered to register as a Sex Offender.

————————————————————

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Monday in the Town of Chenango to meet with a domestic violence victim in the Town of Colesville. The female victim and her 2 young children fled their residence due to a physical dispute, Deputies utilized the Lethality Assessment Program and advocates from Crime Victims Assistance Center responded to provide victim safety and support services. 30 year old Timothy Backes of Windsor is accused of violating an order of protection & physically assaulting the victim, Deputies located Backes & charged him with 2 counts of Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Family Offense & Harassment, he was taken to Broome County Central Arraignment and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility, he attempted to contact the victim to solicit funds for bail, violating the Order of Protection again, he was additionally charged with another count each of of Criminal Contempt & Aggravated Family Offense, & was remanded after arraignment on the new charges.

—————————————————————————-

The Bainbridge Lions Club has started a fundraiser to purchase their own camera to test children’s eyes at several area school districts, spokesman Cliff Crouch said that they previously borrowed the device, but they would like to get their own camera & continue the program more efficiently:

(Cliff Crouch 1-31-24)

Crouch said that last year they tested over 1400 students, donations can be sent to the Bainbridge Lions Club Treasurer Robert Evans, 167 Cornell Drive Bainbridge New York 13733.

——————————————————————————

The State Labor Department has corrected their earlier “Warn” statement regarding the Acco Plant in Sidney. The Labor Department amended the closing date of the Sidney facility to April 8, 2025, earlier they state on their website that the plant would be closing in April 2024. The total number of employees at the plant is 290, the number of workers affected by the closing is 231.

————————————————————————-

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-31-24

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Michael Ide of Oneonta following a narcotics investigation. Ide was charged with several counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, plus 2 counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. On December 11th 2023, members of the State Division of Parole, Oneonta Police Department and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of a residence in the Town of Oneonta, Officers seized methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, suboxone, plus $669 in US currency, digital scales, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia and a notebook containing drug sales records were also seized, Ide faces court action shortly.

—————————————————————————————

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a stolen pickup truck from Pennsylvania Monday, the driver failed to comply & a pursuit continued at high rates of speed, until the vehicle was stuck in mud in the Town of Maine. 21 year old Samuel Pierce of Candor was taken into custody, officers seized a loaded handgun & Pierce was charged with several counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Reckless Endangerment & 17 Traffic Violations. Pierce was wanted on a warrant from Tioga County for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell. He was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility. 2 juvenile females who were with Pierce for part of the pursuit were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

——————————————-

Oneonta Police responded last night to a report of a gunshot fired at 30 Center Street. An unidentified male was taken to Fox Hospital with a gunshot wound, the investigation is continuing.

—————————————————————

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-31-24

WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-30-24

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2024

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-30-24

Jerell Thompson of Binghamton, pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon. On December 23, 2023, Thompson was found to be in possession of a loaded Handgun after a traffic stop by State Police. Thompson will be sentenced to 5 years in New York State Prison and 5 years post-release supervision. Sentencing is scheduled for April 24, 2024, in Broome County Court.

———————————————————-

41 year old Amy Kille of Walton appeared in Delaware County Court Monday & pleaded guilty to 1 count of Driving While Intoxicated & 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. On August 30, 2023 Kille was pulled over after driving erratically in the Village of Walton, her license had been revoked for a prior DWI, her BAC was .25%, more than 3 times the legal limit, sentencing will be on March 25, Kille will be sentenced to a 5-year term of probation supervision, she will be required to successfully complete the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program, her license will be revoked, and she will be required to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle she owns or operates.

———————————–

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that 34 year-old Krystynne Bliss of Sidney is facing a charge of Promoting Prison Contraband, On January 19th, members of the Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigation Division received information that Bliss entered the Correctional Facility while in possession of with Schedule 3 controlled substance, Bliss was arraigned at the Delaware County Central Arraignment court and returned to the corrections facility on an earlier unrelated charge.

—————————————

State Police at Troop C responded Monday Afternoon to assist the Cortland County Sheriff’s Department at a residence on Homer Avenue in the City of Cortland. Gunfire was exchanged inside the residence. A person inside the residence sustained injuries and was transported to Upstate Medical Center. No officers were injured during the incident. The investigation is ongoing, there is no danger to the public.

——————————————————-

Interconnect Wireless is up & running & is accepting customers for their new high speed internet services in Norwich & New Berlin, spokesman Terry Potter explains:

(Terry Potter 1-30-24)

Potter said that more information is available at intwireless.com or by calling 335-4492.

——————————————

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Reid Brignac returns as manager, along with Pitching Coach AJ Sager, Hitting Coach Darin Everson, and Bench Coach Mariano Duncan. Juan Loyo joins the staff as the team’s development coach. The Rumble Ponies made it to the Eastern League Championship Series in 2023, they open the 2024 at Mirabito Stadium against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 5. Season Tickets and flex booklets are currently on sale at Mirabito Stadium, on the phone at (607)-722-FUNN, or on our website www.bingrp.com.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-30-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Thursday to a domestic incident in progress in the Town of Meredith. Upon arrival one of the individuals involved was identified as 32- year-old Edward Reed of Meredith, a tinfoil containing a white powdery substance along with a scale was discovered within the residence, Deputies charged Reed with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia, . Reed was released on appearance tickets returnable at a later date to the Meredith Town Court.

———————————————-

The Guthrie Clinic will take over operations at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton Thursday. The take over includes all of Lourdes facilities, including the new clinic at the Oakdale Commons, a new name for the facility will be announced Thursday.

——————————————————————-

The U.S. National Science Foundation has designated the New Energy New York Storage Engine as a Regional Innovation Engine, at Binghamton University. They will receive up to $15 million for 2 years and up to $160 million over 10 years to establish a hub that will accelerate the growth of the domestic battery industry.

———————————————-

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-30-24