WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-23-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 23, 2018

Norwich Police arrested 49 year old Rebecca Evans for grand larceny and forgery, for allegedly stealing property worth more than $3,000 and about $7,600 in cash from the Norwich Purple Tornado Community Team. The thefts began in July 2016, while Evans served as treasurer; She was released on her own recognizance and ordered back in Norwich City Court at a later date.
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21-year-old Jabari Ashe was found guilty today in Broome County Court, for the April 2017 murder of Tyquan Gumbs according to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office says the jury found Jabari Ashe guilty of murder in Broome County Court on Friday. Ashe was found guilty of the fatal shooting of Gumbs, whose body was found behind a residence on Fayette Street in Binghamton last year.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Business Award is NBT Bank. NBT Bank has 58 employees in the county & in 2017; NBT Bank marked its 20th business anniversary in Oneonta and Otsego County. The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host this celebration on Thursday, May 3rd beginning at 5:45 PM at The Foothills Performing Arts Center in the Atrium.
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More than 5,750 consumers have received rebates to buy electric cars in New York since the State’s Drive Clean Rebate was launched a year ago. The Program provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers. Most of the consumers were on Long Island, or in Mid-Hudson valley region, only 217 rebates or 3.8% came from the Central New York region. More than 10,000 electric cars were sold in New York in 2017, a 67% increase over 2016.
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DCMO BOCES announced that the 2018 Educational Forum will be held on April 12th, at the Sidney Central School Auditorium. Reservations are requested By April 2nd through dcmoboces.com
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The State Department of Health announced that for the 4th consecutive week, the number of laboratory confirmed influenza cases has decreased. Last week 3,005 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported, the number of weekly hospitalizations decreased for the 6th consecutive week, with 493 New Yorkers hospitalized. Since December, 20,612 people have been hospitalized with influenza, there have been 5 pediatric influenza-associated deaths this flu season.
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The St. Baldrick’s Foundation will host their head-shaving event in Norwich Saturday, where 3 dozen volunteers will shave their heads to raise money for lifesaving childhood cancer research. The Norwich St. Baldrick’s event starts at 6 pm at the American Legion Post 189 Banquet Hall, 29 Sheldon Street, Norwich. The event is free and open to the public.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-22-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 22, 2018

Governor Cuomo already has a commanding lead over his challengers in the race for Governor this year. Cuomo leads actress Cynthia Nixon by a 66 to 19% margin, according to a Siena College poll released this week, The same poll also had Cuomo with a 2 to 1 advantage over both State Senator John DeFrancisco and possible Republican candidate Marc Molinaro
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said yesterday that she is endorsing Governor Andrew Cuomo over challenger Cynthia Nixon. Gillibrand said that she believed that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will join also support Cuomo for Governor again this year.
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New York’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.7% to 4.6% in February, the lowest level since July 2007. Locally, the state labor department reported that the number of Non-Farm Jobs declined in the Tri County Region by .3% in the last 12 months.
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Delaware County Public Health is holding a “Medical Countermeasures” drill on Tuesday, April 3rd to practice and test the ability to dispense large amounts of medicine in the event of a public health threat such as a disease outbreak or bioterrorism threat to the community. All are welcome to attend the drill. There is no pre-registration required. No medications are actually being dispensed. The event will be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm on April 3rd at the Delhi American Legion Hall, 41 Page Avenue, more information is available at 832-5200
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Oneonta City officials announced that their First Fabulous Fridays will begin on May 4th this year. Scheduled for the season opener are Tom & Doug’s Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, with Live Music, food & Beverages available.
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The New York State Senate passed “Laree’s Law” this week. Laree’s Law would allow law enforcement officials to charge a drug dealer with homicide if a death results from the sale of heroin or an opiate controlled substance. State Senator Fred Akshar voted in favor of the measure, he said that High-level drug dealers who profit from the heroin epidemic should be held accountable for the lives taken from the sale of the deadly drugs, the bill moves onto the Assembly for consideration.
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Governor Cuomo today announced new efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, including advancing partnerships in New York’s Prescription Monitoring Program across the country, training investigators with the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement to carry and administer naloxone, and allowing hospitals to provide detoxification services without a separate certification from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The State Department of Health announced that their prescription Monitoring Program is now connected to 25 states and Washington, D.C., so that New York’s program securely shares and receives information regarding about 150 Million patients’ prescriptions records.
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State Police arrested 54 year old Michele Bookhout of Schenevus, for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C of .19%. Troopers were dispatched to a one-car rollover on State Highway 7 in the town of Milford, Troopers located Bookhout uninjured in her vehicle. Bookhout was issued tickets and released. She is scheduled to appear in the town of Milford Court on April 10, 2018.
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State Police arrested 22 year old Rene Flowers of Oneonta for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and 2 counts of Harassment, Troopers were called to Oneonta Job Corp, Flowers allegedly pushed, punched and choked 1 person & pushed another. Flowers was issued appearance tickets and released. He is due in the town of Oneonta Court on March 27th.
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State Police arrested 34 year old Christopher Davis of Otego for Criminal Mischief and Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were called to a residence on State Route 357 in the town of Franklin for a dispute Monday. Troopers determined Davis had violated an order of protection and also damaged property, he was located in Cooperstown where he was arrested. Davis was issued appearance tickets and is due in the town of Franklin Court on March 22, 2018.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-21-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 21, 2018

The results are in from Tuesday’s Village elections. In the Village of Afton Mayoral race, Cynthia Burnett defeated incumbent Mayor Sally Muller 58 to 51. In the Village of Walton, Stephen Condon & Joseph Cetta won the 2 seats on the Village Board, in Unadilla Paul Baldwin & Matthew Glynn won seats on the village board.
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Governor Cuomo today declared a state of emergency for the counties in the Catskill regions, New York City & Long Island ahead of the coastal storm, which is bringing another round of heavy, wet snow through this evening. 300 New York National Guard service members have been activated and will be deployed to areas impacted by the storm, and a travel ban on tractor trailers on certain roads has been instituted due to the hazardous winter weather conditions, which restricts tractor trailers, short and & long tandems trailers, from entering several Interstate Highways.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office’s arrested 32 year old Andrew Baker of Bainbridge for Criminal Mischief. Baker is accused of intentionally damaging leg restraints while incarcerated at the Delaware County jail; he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on March 27th for arraignment.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the guilty plea and conviction of Robert Niederriter of Kirkwood, and his business, Buffalo Head Bar & Grill, for failing to file numerous sales tax returns and remit over $59,000 in sales tax that was collected at the business. Niederriter paid $59,789 to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for the unpaid sales tax and was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge.
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State Police arrested 35 Year old Christopher Lindow of Binghamton for Driving While Intoxicated with a B.A.C of .29% and several traffic infractions. A passing motorist had contacted Chenango County 911 reporting that a vehicle was parked in the middle of the driving lane on State Route 26, in the town of Bainbridge. Lindow was arrested & was released on appearance tickets for town of Bainbridge Court on April 5th.
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State Police arrested 49 year old Dwayne Lockwood of Guilford for DWI. Troopers were originally called to a dispute at a residence in the town of Butternuts but learned that Lockwood left the residence prior to their arrival. Lockwood was located by Troopers at a business nearby, he was arraigned in the town of Guilford Court, he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 bond pending an April 10th court date.
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State Police arrested 19 year old Sarah Smith of Oneonta for Petty Larceny, for allegedly stealing state lottery tickets while employed at Leatherstocking Market and Fuels on County Highway 11 in the town of Davenport. Smith was arrested and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Davenport Court on March 27th.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 19 year old Isabella Crusan, of Schenectady with 3rd degree Assault during an investigation in the Town of Delhi where Crusan is accused of causing physical injury to another person. Crusan was arraigned at the Town of Davenport Court & was released on her own recognizance; she will appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 41 year old Daniel Sulima of Walton, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, following a routine traffic stop in Walton. Troopers discovered that Sulima’s driving privileges were revoked, he was also charged with operating a motor vehicle with unsafe tires. Sulima was arraigned at the Town of Hamden Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $150 cash bail, pending future court action.
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State Police at Sidney arrested 20 year old Brandon Swislosky of Unadilla for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Swislosky was stopped at a checkpoint on State Highway 7, in the town of Unadilla, Troopers determined that Swislosky was driving while impaired by drugs; he was released and was issued appearance tickets for town of Unadilla Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a free Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets today. The Clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall, more information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

 

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-20-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 20, 2018

State Police CNET officers & Oneonta Police Department executed a search warrant at 5357 State Route 7 in Oneonta’s East End. Police arrested 35 year old Benjamin Bockus of Oneonta for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, plus Criminal Possession of Marihuana, Criminal Nuisance and 2 counts of Criminally using Drug Paraphernalia. Police seized approximately 48 grams of cocaine, approximately 300 grams of psychedelic mushrooms, concentrated cannabis, 2.5 pounds of marihuana, 3 digital scales, cellular phones, drug packaging material and $7,985.00 in cash. Bockus was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.
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State Police at Troop C have released the results of their crackdown on impaired drivers over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. 11 impaired driving arrests were reported by Troop C, while statewide, there were 217 impaired driving arrests in New York State on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Bassett Healthcare Network announced that William Streck will return to the organization to assume the role of President and CEO, following the decision by current CEO Vance Brown to step down effective April 20th, , to pursue opportunities outside of Bassett. Streck served as Bassett’s President & CEO from 1984 to 2014, he then joined the Healthcare Association of New York State as Chief Medical and Health Systems Innovation Officer. Streck will also be tasked with developing a long-term leadership strategy for Bassett Healthcare Network. Last fall, William LeCates, was appointed acting president of Bassett Medical Center and will be president of Bassett Medical Center when the network CEO transition is completed.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce along with other agencies, is transforming the former Andel inn of Andes into an agri-business incubator, called the ” Delaware County Foodworks Plus”, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 3-20-18)

The Inn was purchased last month by the Delaware County IDA for $320,000.
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State Police arrested 25 year old Chad Darwesh of Schenectady for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and Controlled Substances in Non-Original Container and several traffic infractions. Troopers observed Darwesh speeding on Interstate 88 in Otego, A passenger 30 year old Michael Horton of Schenectady, was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Darwesh was arraigned in the town of Otego Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.
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41 year old Louisa Garcia of Oxford pleaded guilty to making a false claim against the United States for assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. Garcia admitted that she prepared 110 false tax returns between 2011 and 2014, resulting in an intended loss to the United States of $848,196. Garcia faces up to 8 years in prison, post-imprisonment supervised release of up to 3 years, and a maximum $250,000 fine, when she is sentenced on July 17th.
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The New York State Fair Officials announced today that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members “Blondie” will take the stage on the fair’s opening day on the Chevy Court. Opening day for the Great New York State Fair is Wednesday August 22nd at 8:00 pm.
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The Delaware Academy Girls Basketball Team will celebrate their State Championship on Wednesday, with a parade down Main Street in downtown Delhi at 5:30 PM. The parade will line up at 5:00 PM at Clinton Street & will end up by the Social Services Building on Main Street, more information is available at delhischools.org.
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Main Street in Oneonta was closed for a brief period this Morning, as Oneonta Firefighters tackled a small boiler fire, that required an evacuation, at the former Oneonta Hotel building, across from Muller Plaza. The fire was out quickly, Main Street was re-opened, no injuries were reported.

Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig will deliver the annual State of The City Address tonight at 7:00 PM, during the Oneonta Common Council meeting. Prior to the annual address at 6:15, Mayor Herzig will present the annual Trailblazer Awards in the City Hall Lobby.
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that a $5,000 reward was issued for information leading to the arrest of 20 year old Valentino Mondolfi, who is a witness in the ongoing Broome County Court murder trial of Jabari Ashe. Mondolfi is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Michael Wright of Walton for DWI & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the Town of Tompkins. Wright is also accused of driving with a revoked license; he was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail. Wright is to re-appear in the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Johnathan Ruland of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for DWI, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Ruland was stopped at a checkpoint on State Highway 7, in the town of Unadilla, troopers accused Ruland of possessing marijuana and cocaine & he was wanted on a warrant with the Village of Sidney Police. Ruland was arraigned in the town of Unadilla and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,500 bail. He is scheduled to reappear in the town of Unadilla on April 9th.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 54 year-old Lorraine Hahn of the Walton for DWI in the Village of Walton, she was also issued a ticket for operating a motor vehicle with inadequate brake lights. Hahn was released on an appearance ticket and scheduled to appear before the Village of Walton Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-19-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 19, 2018

Village Elections will be held in several local villages tomorrow. Locally in Afton, Sally Muller & Cynthia Burnett are running for Mayor, in Walton, Bruce Dolph, Stephen Condon, Gregory Miller & Joseph Cetta are running for 2 seats on the village board, In Unadilla, Paul Baldwin, Matthew Glynn & Jeff Jones are running for 2 seats on the village board. Polling places will be open Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM.
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The Chenango County Farm Bureau is hosting their annual Agricultural Celebration tomorrow from 11:00 am until 2:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant in Greene This year’s theme is ‘Agriculture: Food for Life”, The keynote speaker will be NY State FFA Vice-President Megan Lamb.
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State Police arrested 49 year old Wilford Bridenbaugh of Germantown, Ohio for DWI and several traffic infractions. Troopers were dispatched to Stumptown Road in the town of Bainbridge for a 1 car motor vehicle accident, Troopers discovered Bridenbaugh’s vehicle on its side, in a snow embankment and Bridenbaugh walking from a driveway nearby. He was released on tickets to the town of Bainbridge Court on March 27th.
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Country music star Blake Shelton was announced today as this year’s concert at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Open. The Golf Tournament will run from August 13th to August 19th at En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott. The concert will be held the evening of Friday, August 17th, tickets go on sale March 28th through Ticketmaster.
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State Police arrested 2 men following a traffic stop on State Route 7 in Binghamton. Troopers arrested the driver, 43 year old Kenneth Rauch of Colesville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and having a Controlled Substance in the Non-Original Container. The passenger of the vehicle, 27 year old Justin Cook of Colesville was arrested for Criminal Possession of Marijuana, both were released on appearance tickets and are due in the City of Binghamton Court on March 30th.
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State Police arrested 66 year old Deborah Visceglia of Deposit for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C of .26% and several traffic infractions after Troopers observed her speeding and unable to maintain her lane on State Route 17 in the town of Windsor. Visceglia was released on tickets and due in the town of Windsor Court on March 21, 2018.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 49 year old Heidi Andreas of Masonville for DWI and several traffic infractions, after they observed her speeding on I-88. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 7 in the town of Oneonta, Andreas was released on appearance tickets for Town of Oneonta Court on March 27th.
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Broome County DA Steven Cornwell announced that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Orlando Tercero for the death of Haley Anderson:

(Cornwell 3-17-18)

Cornwell said Saturday that they were working with multiple agencies & Nicarguan authorites to return Tercero to Binghamton to face trial.
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The Delhi Girls Basketball team won their 1st title in School History Sunday with a thrilling 54-51 overtime win over Franklinville, at the Hudson Valley Community College in Albany. Delhi was 3 points down with 5 seconds to go in regulation, when senior Logan Bruce hit a 3 pointer at the buzzer to send the game into Overtime, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull & Color Man Dave Smith with that call:

(Lull 3-19-18)

That shot tied the game at 46, Delhi would go on to win in Overtime, The Lady Bulldogs & Coach Todd Bruce end the season with a 24-2 record. The game can be heard at WCDOSPORTS.COM.
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Binghamton Police Department responded to 84 Pine Street Friday morning, where they found 51-year-old Lazar Jones deceased on the front porch, Jones was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 41 year old Miguel Manchion and 21 year old Courtney Baldwin were both charged with 2nd degree murder The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau at 772-7080.
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Jennifer Grenchus of Vestal was sentenced Friday in Broome County Court to 5 years of probation, following her serving 11 months in jail, for striking 47 year old Ronald Richardson of Binghamton with her vehicle, Richardson was found pinned underneath. Grenchus’ vehicle struck Richardson along Main Street and dragged his body underneath for several yards, before she turned into a parking lot. Richardson died at the scene, Grenchus was impaired by drugs at the time, she pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in November.
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The Otsego County Planning Department & the Department of State are hosting a land use training work at the Milford Central School Auditorium on April 10th from 5:00 to 8:15 PM. 2 sessions will be offered covering planning, zoning, and General Municipal Law. To register, call the Planning Department at 547-4225 or go otsegocountyworkshop.eventbrite.com to register online.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-16-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 16, 2018

State Police and local law enforcement will conduct special enforcement efforts designed to deter drinking and driving during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The traffic enforcement detail runs through Sunday, Drivers can expect sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and stings targeting underage drinking and illegal sales of alcohol to minors during the campaign. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. During the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day weekend enforcement effort, Troopers made 229 arrests for DWI and issued nearly 15,000 tickets.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Morgan Cleveland of Norwich for 1 count of Criminal Contempt, after Cleveland allegedly violated an order of protection that was issued in February by the Town of Norwich Court. Cleveland was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on bail; he will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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State Police arrested John Griffioen for Reckless Endangerment & Disorderly Conduct, after troopers discovered that Griffioen deliberately caused a traffic hazard by parking his vehicle in the middle of West Hill Road in the town of Worcester, which almost caused a school bus with 31 passengers to collide with his vehicle. He is accused of approaching the bus and shouting at the bus driver. Griffioen was released on appearance tickets and is due in the town of Worcester Court on March 20th.
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State Police arrested 39 year old Jillenia Murphy of Afton for DWI, Obstructing Governmental Administration and several traffic infractions. Troopers were dispatched to Oak Hill Road in the town of Afton for a 1-car accident, they located Murphy and her vehicle stuck in the snow. Murphy refused to submit to a breath sample or allow troopers to take her fingerprints and was charged with obstructing governmental administration. Murphy was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $2,000 bond; she faces court action in the town of Afton Court & Town of Unadilla Court on March 26th.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21 year old Armoni Prince of Endicott for Criminal Mischief, after deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Greene. Prince is alleged to have destroyed the cellular phone of the victim who was attempting to contact police for assistance. Prince was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and was released on recognizance and is to reappear in court at a later date.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Parade along with other activities this Saturday, Chamber Spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 3-16-18)

Those who would like to sign up to participate in the parade can do so today by calling 435-5620, others participating in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Sidney include Main Street 88 Tavern, the Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique, Awestruck Ciders, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, Trackside Dining, & Ermetti’s Community Lounge.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is having their annual Cabin Fever Bowling tournament, tomorrow at Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge. More information is available by calling Galaxy Bowl at 967-8818. The proceeds of this tournament will go towards additional upgrades to Community sound system.
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Afton Sertoma Club will hold their 15th annual “Goofy Golf” fundraiser tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Afton Central School. Prizes will be awarded & money raised will support Afton Sertoma programs.

State Police arrested 46 year old Marc McKercher of Union for Attempted Arson, after troopers received a complaint of 2 suspicious devices on the front steps and front lawn of a residence on King Street in Endwell. Further investigation revealed the items were improvised explosive devices which did not detonate successfully. State Police Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene and rendered the items safe. They secured the items from the scene, the investigation is continuing.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will hold his next Town Hall Meeting in Bainbridge tomorrow at the Town Hall Theatre. Constituents are invited to attend from 11:00am to 12:30pm
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Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 19 year old Johnathon Gemberling of Norwich on a warrant for failure to comply with his conditions following a conviction of Criminal possession of a controlled substance. Gemberling was apprehended following a foot pursuit and was taken into custody; deputies discovered Suboxone and methamphetamine in Gemberling’s possession. Gemberling was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and on 2 active warrants, he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail & will appear in Chenango County Court and Town of Norwich court at a later date.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-15-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 15, 2018

Saint Luke’s Church, Parish Nurse Committee & the Sidney Area Youth Advocate Prgram will be presenting the documentary “Chasing The Dragon” free of charge, on Saturday April 14th at St. Luke’s. The film deals with the issue of heroin & Opiod Abuse in Graphic Terms, and is a must see, according to Sidney Area Youth Advocate Program Spokesperson Ronnie Haag:

(Ronnie Haag 3-15-18)

Haag said that Parents & children middle school age & up are especially encouraged to attend, Light Refreshaments & a discussion is scheduled after the Documentary is screened.
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Police in Nicaragua were turning over Orlando Tercero to Judicial Authorities in Nicaragua, they may decide to send Tercero back to Broome County to face charges, in connection with the death of Haley Anderson at Tercero’s Binghamton apartment last week. Both Tercero & Anderson were nursing students at Binghamton University & had dated for a short period of time last year. The Broome County District Attorney’s Office is working with Binghamton Police in presenting charges against Tercero to a grand jury, if he is indicted, he could be brought back to Binghamton to face charges.
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Governor Cuomo announced that for the 3rd consecutive week, the number of laboratory confirmed influenza cases has decreased. Last week, 3,692 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported to the State Department of Health, The number of weekly hospitalizations decreased for the 5th consecutive week, with 694 New Yorkers hospitalized for influenza. There have been 5 pediatric influenza-associated deaths this flu season.
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Lawmakers in each house of the Legislature have finished their budget proposals, State Senator Jim Seward said that the Senate budget cuts $1 Billion dollars in taxes but adds spending for Agriculture, the Opioid Crisis & veterans issues:

(Seward 3-15-18)

The state budget is due on April 1st.
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Sheriffs from all over the state are pushing for lawmakers to include money for enough resource officers to be stationed at every school district in the state, Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond comments:

(Dumond 3-15-18)

The Sheriff’s Association lobbied lawmakers to include the money in the state budget, following an increase in mass shootings at schools since January nationwide.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Randy Grabo of Otego for DWI and several traffic infractions, following a 1-car vehicle accident in the town of Morris. Both Grabo and the occupant of the vehicle were taken to Bassett Hospital for further evaluation. Grabo was later released and issued tickets to return to the town of Morris Court on March 26, 2018.
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State Police arrested 20 year old Collin Vonlangen of Fenton for Menacing, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and traffic infractions, after a 2 vehicle crash on State Route 7 in the town of Colesville. During their investigation, troopers learned that Vonlangen was the operator of a vehicle that collided with a second vehicle, he displayed a metal pipe in a threatening manner toward the driver of the 2nd vehicle. Vonlangen was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the town of Colesville Court on March 21, 2018.
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A Nineveh woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing checks from a family member and making purchases. 35-year old Jessica Schultz was arrested on Monday and charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of a forged instrument, and identity theft. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office says Schultz allegedly stole personal checks from a family member taking 63-hundred dollars from their account. Schultz was already incarcerated at the Broome County Jail on other charges. She will be arraigned in the near future.
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47 year old Kenneth Upton of Mount Vision was indicted on a varoety of drug counts, following an arrest by Oneonta Police for allegedly selling heroin in 2016. Upton was being held in the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond pending future court action.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-14-18

by wcdonews Posted on March 14, 2018

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell confirmed today that Orlando Tercero has been apprehended by authorities in Nicaragua. Cornwell said that his office is working with the Binghamton Police Department to prepare the case of the homicide of Haley Anderson for a Grand Jury to consider, if Tercero is indicted, Cornwell’s said that they will file for a warrant, & with the assistance of the federal Department of State, will present their case to Nicaraguan authorities, to extradite Tercero to Broome County. Anderson’s body was found at 23 Oak Street Friday, at Tercero’s apartment, Tercero flew to Nicaragua before authorities discovered Anderson’s death,
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State Police arrested 23 year old Rebecca Loucks of Cherry Valley for felony Aggravated DWI With a Child, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Loucks was observed by troopers driving erratically, After troopers stopped the vehicle, they observed a one year-old child in the vehicle. Loucks is accused of Driving While Intoxicated and having marijuana in her possession. After a brief struggle with troopers, Loucks was arrested, she is scheduled to appear in the town of Cherry Valley Court on March 28th.
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The Otsego County Chamber announced that Nominations are now being accepted for the Distinguished Business Award, showcasing companies with 50 or more employees. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, by e-mail to baheegan@otsegocc.com.
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State Police arrested 35 year old Derek Miller of Afton for felony of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after Miller crashed his vehicle on January 27th in the town of Colesville. Miller’s B.A.C. was .18% when he crashed, he is scheduled to appear at the town of Colesville court on March 21st to answer to the charge.
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State Police arrested 20 year old Zoe Ring of Otego, for DWI, following the report of a vehicle off the roadway on Hanley Road in the town of Otego. Ring was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the town of Otego Court on March 29th.
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The DEC has rescheduled the public meeting to roll out the Joint Fisheries Investigation Plan for the Upper Delaware River. The new date is March 22 at 6pm. The meeting will be at the Hancock High School, 67 Education Lane, Hancock NY. All members of the public are encouraged to attend!
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The DEC reminds residents that residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York State. DEC will post a Fire Danger Map rating forecast daily for the 2018 fire season on its website and on the NY Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife App available on DEC’s website. Currently, fire conditions in most of the state are low risk. Open burning of debris is the largest single cause of spring wildfires in New York State. When temperatures are warmer and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. In the eight-year period since the ban was established, the average number of spring fires per year decreased by 36.7 percent, from 2,649 in 2009, to 1,677 in 2016.
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About 185 environmental groups are urging state lawmakers and Governor Cuomo to pass legislation this session, banning plastic bags at retails stores. many localities have already banned those bags, others have imposed fees on those & other types of bags. New York City had planned to institute a fee on plastic bags to encourage re-use, state lawmakers blocked that rule from taking effect.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Parade along with other activities this Saturday, Chambers Spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 3-14-18)

Those who would like to sign up to participate in the parade can call 435-5620, others participating in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Sidney include Main Street 88 Tavern, the Houndstooth bakery & Boutique, Awestruck Ciders, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, Trackside Dining, Ermetti’s Community Lounge, as well as the Girl Scouts & some local musicians.
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Snow continues to make its presence known, with more expected today, according to Meteorologist Rich Townsend:

(Rich Townsend 3-14-18)

More snow accumulations are expected to the East of the WCDO listening area again today.
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State police arrested 35 year old Dennis Harrington 2 times in a span of just over 4 hours. Harrington initially was charged in connection with a fight that was reported at a town of Colesville residence Monday afternoon, He originally faced counts of criminal obstruction of breathing and harassment. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance, and an order of protection was issued. Troopers were called back to the Colesville home early Monday evening when Harrington returned. He was arrested again. This time he was charged with criminal contempt. Harrington was ordered held on $5,000 bail.

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