A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-19-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 19, 2013

Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call of a possible drowning in the West Branch Delaware River, at about noon on Tuesday.  21-year-old Donald Shamus of Delhi had fallen from his capsized kayak and was swept away by the current, he was not wearing a personal floatation device.  A witness was unable to rescue Shamus, Environmental Conservation Officers located Shamus at about 1:15 Tuesday approximately ½ south of the confluence of the West Branch Delaware River and the Little Delaware Rivers, Resuscitation was performed, shamus was taken to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi where he was later declared deceased due to apparent drowning.

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Chenango county sheriffs deputies arrested 35-year-old Daniel McCoy of Oxford for DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08 or more, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.   McCoy was stopped; he was found to be intoxicated & was taken into custody and was processed to appear in the Town of Oxford Court at a later date.

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Chenango county sheriffs deputies arrested 20-year-old Caden Cruz of Oxford for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, DWI, and Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Needle and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Deputies, Oxford Police & state police responded to a report of a vehicle driving into a field and then returning to the road. Cruz was found to be in possession of a hypodermic syringe with heroin, He was arraigned in the Village of Oxford court and remanded on $5,000.00 cash bail. He will appear in court at a later date.

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The New York State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle and highway equipment auction is today in Utica.  A listing of other New York State auctions to be held throughout the state later this year is located at: nysstore.com.  Information on specific items and terms of sale are available at www.ogs.ny.gov or at (518) 457-6335.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-18-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 18, 2013

The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting tonight at city hall.  The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers, prior to that at 6:00 PM, the council will see the “Parks Master Plan” presentation.

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The city of Norwich will be receiving a 4 million dollar loan and $1 million grant from the USDA’s Rural Development Program to for building a new water treatment plant.  Norwich’s treatment plant has been in operation for more than a century, the funding came through a joint effort from US Senators Schumer & Gillibrand and Congressman Richard Hanna.

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The New York Farm Bureau announced that the state Assembly unanimously passed the 2% Agricultural Assessment Cap previously passed by the State Senate. The bill will help rein in rising property taxes on farm properties; it goes to Governor Cuomo’s desk for approval.

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A Binghamton man has been detained after a flight from Hong Kong to Newark airport following various outbursts.  The man identified himself to authorities as Daniel Morgan Perry of Binghamton, Perry warned passengers regarding government agencies and Edward Snowdon, the leaker of information from the NSA, who is believed to be hiding in Hong Kong currently.  Members of the flight crew detained Perry, he was taken to an unidentified hospital for observation, no injuries were reported, and Perry will be facing charges shortly.

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State Police arrested 39-year-old Evelyn Augusto of Sandy Hook, Connecticut for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, as well as other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations after a traffic stop on State Route 30 in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County.  Augusto was arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and released on her own recognizance to reappear at a later date.

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State comptroller Tom DiNapoli released “The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System” results today, from data collected & analyzed through the end of last month.   The data was collected from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to DiNapoli’s Office.  Locally, Broome County ranked highest on the “Susceptible for Fiscal Stress” chart from 54 municipalities that have their fiscal year end on December 31st.

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Delaware County Fair officials today announced that there would be a 5K run at the fair this year.  Officials said that the run will start and end on the fairgrounds, there will be a variety of prizes & giveaways.  The cost of he event is $20 if registered by August 1st and $25 after that. More information will be available shortly at delawarecountyfair.org.

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State Troopers arrested 22-year-old Frederick Schum of Binghamton for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest was the result of a complaint on Loughlin Road in Kirkwood; Schum was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Kirkwood Town Court on July 2nd.

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The 18th annual Gus Macker 3 on 3-basketball tournament will be held in downtown Norwich the weekend of July 13th.  Macker organizer Tom Revoir said that they are in need of volunteers known as “Gus Busters”:

(Tom Revoir 6-18-13)

Revoir said that those who want to volunteer as “Gus-Busters” should call 336-9622, extension 29.   The Mail-in registration deadline for teams interesting in playing is this Friday; the online registration deadline at Macker.com is June 24th.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-18-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 18, 2013

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39-year-old Keith  DeGraw of Kansas City, Kansas & Walton  on a bench warrant issued by Walton Town Court for failure to appear.  DeGraw was arraigned in Walton Town Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $1000 bond.  He is scheduled to reappear in Walton Town Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Cameron Wentz of Delhi for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.  The arrest took place at the conclusion of a home inspection conducted by Delaware County Probation. He was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $500 Cash Bail or $1,000 property bond.

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A bi-partisan agreement has been reached between the state Legislature and the Governor that will fully restore funding to programs for the developmentally disabled. The agreement would restore the $90 million cut, According to the bill language, a previously established working group will come up with savings recommendations without impacting vital programs such as adult day care. If the savings fall short of the $90 million objective, state funds will be used to make up for the difference.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-17-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 17, 2013

Following a 5-month investigation by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Sealed Indictment Warrants were handed down by a Delaware County Grand Jury Friday.  8 people were arrested Friday on a variety of drug charges.  Charged were 23-year-old Miguel Santiago of Stamford, for allegedly selling Heroin in the Village of Stamford, & 30-year-old Gerard Johnson of Walton for allegedly selling Heroin in the Village of Walton.  Sidney police arrested 45 year old Nancy   Tomao of Sidney was arrested for allegedly selling a prescription controlled substance in Sidney, she was turned over to Delaware County  Deputies pending arraignment.  State police arrested 20-year-old Jordan King of Unadilla for allegedly selling a prescription controlled substance in Franklin; he was turned over to Delaware County Deputies pending arraignment.  Chenango county deputies arrested 56-year-old Kim Chlad of Sherburne for allegedly selling a prescription controlled substance in Sidney; she was turned over to Delaware County Deputies pending arraignment. Delaware county deputies arrested 25-year-old Sande Lower of Oneonta, for allegedly selling a prescription drug in Franklin; &  24-year-old Mandi Stratton of Walton, for allegedly selling Heroin in Walton having a child present.  All were arraigned today in Delaware county court and they are being held without bail pending court action.  26 year old Jessica Woodcock of Walton, was arrested for endangering the welfare of c child for allegedly allowing her child to be present during a heroin transaction, she was arraigned Friday and was released on recognizance pending further court action. The Investigation is continuing and more arrests are pending.

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The state legislature will wrap up their legislative session this week, with a flurry of bills expected to be acted upon.  Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that the last minute flurry of bills give lawmakers little time to accurately assess the proposals:

 

(Crouch 6-17-13)

 

Among the bills that will make their way to the assembly & state senate this week, the new Tax Free NY proposal, the new Women’s Rights bill and the 2nd year vote on allowing for casinos to be placed upstate.

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The Sidney Village Police Department arrested 25-year-old HEATHER WRENCH of Bainbridge, for criminal possession of a controlled substance.    Wrench is accused of possessing SUBOXONE in an uncapped syringe; she was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $10,000 Cash bail, pending court action in Sidney court tomorrow morning.

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Disgraced former state Senate leader Pedro Espada Junior was sentenced to 5 years in prison Friday in a federal courtroom, after pleading guilty to tax fraud and for stealing money from his own his taxpayer-subsidized non-profit Bronx health clinics.  Espada was ordered to go straight to prison, he was also ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in back taxes and stolen money.

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State Police at Sidney arrested 47-year-old Tina Thoms of Unadilla, for 2nd degree Harassment following an investigation into a dispute on Alton Deforest Road in the Town of Unadilla.  Thoms was arraigned in the Town of Unadilla Court and released on her own recognizance, she will reappear in court on July 8th.
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Binghamton City Police are investigating an apparent homicide at 11 Stone Street.  Police reported that 44-year-old Bretnie Owens was found deceased inside his apartment, the autopsy performed over the weekend ruled his death as a homicide.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Binghamton Police Detective at 772-7080.

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 33-year-old Tanya Wood of Delhi for 2nd degree Harassment.  Wood will appear in the Town of Delhi Court tomorrow to answer to the charge.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be sponsoring 3 farmers’ markets for the 2013 season in Sidney, Walton and Deposit.  The Sidney Farmer’s Market will be held at the Video Entertainment parking lot, 89 Main Street from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Tuesday, from July 2nd to September 24th.  Walton’s market will be open on August 7th  & September 4th, at Delaware Valley Hospital, 2 dates have been chosen for markets in Deposit, August 15th and September 19th at the First United Methodist Church on 2nd Street.  More information is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.

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The American Red Cross will kick off the “Heroes for the American Red Cross” campaign today at 5:30 pm at Remliks in downtown Binghamton.  “Heroes” is a grassroots campaign where businesses, school clubs, church groups, civic organizations and individuals pledge to raise at least $1,000 for the Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter, more information is available at 785-7207.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-17-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 17, 2013

State Police arrested 28-year-old Scott Frost and 22 year old Arianna Michalski of Binghamton for 1st degree Robbery in connection with the armed robbery at the Afton Xtra-Mart last Wednesday morning.  The 2 were apprehended at the Super 8 Motel in Kirkwood along with 25-year-old Shane Jasak and 23 year old Emily  Shaver, who were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument.   Jasak and Shaver were arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail on $1,000 bail.  Frost and Michalski were arraigned in the Afton Village Court, Frost was remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail and Michalski was remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.  The investigation is continuing.

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 43-year-old Ronald Conrow of Delhi for Unlawful Imprisonment, following the report of a domestic incident in the Town of Delhi.  Conrow was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Delhi Town Court tomorrow.

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The New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended the addition of 17 properties, to the National Registers of Historic Places.  The STATE REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS included the Sidney Historic District, which encompasses archeological sites where prehistoric peoples congregated on the Susquehanna River at the confluence with the Unadilla River and also the buildings reflecting Sidney’s development from an agricultural center to the arrival of two railroad lines in the 1860s and 1870s.  Also chosen was the Hartwick Historic District, & the Old Hartwick Village Cemetery in Otsego County.

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The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 29th Annual Food & Fitness Conference will be held at the Foxcare Center Conference Room in Oneonta from 2:00 to 4:30 pm today.  A representative from the State Education Department will discuss changes to the School Breakfast Program.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-14-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 15, 2013

The 2nd annual ”Teddy Memorial” will be held tomorrow at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.  The event starts at 9:00 am through 10:00 pm, activities include a baseball tourney, a 3 on 3 soccer tourney, chicken barbeque, bounce house and many other events.  The event is in honor of Teddy Cherniak of Bainbridge, who suffered a fatal injury at the Bainbridge Memorial Day parade last year. More information is available at 320-4101 or on the teddy memorial Facebook page.

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Tomorrow will be the annual Chenango County Dairy day in Norwich, featuring a parade & a number of activities at the County Fairgrounds.  Parade Chairperson Karen Hoffman explains:

 

(Karen Hoffman 6-14-13)

 

Hoffman said that due to the high river levels, the “Duck Derby” has been rescheduled as part of this summer’s Chenango County Fair.

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Delaware valley humane society will be holding a fund raising golf tournament in July.  Humane Society Spokesman Bill Heath told WCDO News that they are looking for golfers to sign up by July 8th:

 

(Bill Heath)

 

More information about the K-9 Golf tournament at the Afton Gold course is available at 563-9148.

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The Sidney Village Police arrested 22-year-old Wesley Crawn of Bainbridge for criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Crawn is accused of possessing SubOxone  in an uncapped syringe, he was arraigned in Sidney village court and was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $10,000 cash bail, he faces court action on June 18th.

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Delaware County Public Health and the Village of Sidney will be conducting a Car Seat Safety Event tomorrow from 9:00 am to Noon at the Sidney McDonalds.  Parents are reminded to bring their children to the event and expectant parents are welcome as well.  More information is available at 832-5200.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 1-car property damage auto accident Tuesday in the Town of Meredith on Coe Hill Road.  Deputies reported that 20-year-old Kaci Anderson of Delhi lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and rolled over.  No injuries were reported, no tickets were issued.

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The Sidney village police arrested 59-year-old Kim Contreras of Sidney for 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Contreras is accused of possessing 40 Hydrocodone tablets, she was arraigned in Sidney village court and was remanded to the Delaware county jail on  $50,000 cash bail, pending a June 18th court appearance.

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State Police arrested Gary Conklin, of Harpursville for 3rd degree Assault. The arrest was the result of an incident on June 12th at the Red Apple Gas Station in Port Crane.  Conklin was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Fenton Court on June 20th.

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The Natural Resources Defense Council, Catskill Mountainkeeper, Advocates for Morris, the Butternut Valley Alliance, Otsego 2000 and the Otsego County Conservation Association, will hold a public information forum regarding the recent court cases regarding gas drilling bans or moratoriums  in Middlefield and Dryden, and how those  cases affect home rule authority in New York state.  The forum will take place at the Morris Central School auditorium tonight from 7:00 to 8:00 PM,  It will be followed by a question and answer session.

 

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-14-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 15, 2013

Delaware County Deputies investigated a one-car personal injury auto accident in the Town of Hamden on County Hwy 2.  94-year-old Philip Brancato of Garfield New Jersey lost control of his vehicle, struck the guardrail and slid across a lawn.  He was transported to O’Connor Hospital for an evaluation; Police discovered that Brancato had been missing from Garfield for several hours prior to the accident.

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The Otsego County Sheriffs department arrested 28-year-old Timur Demirel for making a terrorist threat & possession a weapon while on probation.  Deputies accuse Demirel of threatening to blow up the Otsego County Office Building, after he told fellow inmates of his plans; he was arraigned and taken back to county jail without bail.

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 39-year-old Keith Audette of Hamden for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, Unlawful Imprisonment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  The arrest stems from an alleged domestic incident in Hamden, Audette was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and was released on his own recognizance, he will appear in Town of Hamden Court on July 8th.

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The annual Unadilla Flag Day parade will be held tonight.  Unadilla Fire department Captain Mike Gray explains:

 

(Mike Gray 6-14-13)

 

The Unadilla Flag day parade is one of the first & oldest Flag Day parades in the entire country, those who want to be in the parade should arrive at the Unadilla elementary school by 6:00 PM tonight.

 

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-13-13

by wcdonews Posted on June 13, 2013

State Police are investigating a robbery at around 2:00 AM today, at the Xtra Mart on Main Street in Afton. Police said that a white male with a bandana over his face entered the store, displayed a knife and demanded cash, he left in a late model black Nissan Maxima with license plate number FDD-1366.  Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to contact police at 561-7400.

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The 18th annual Gus Macker 3 on 3-basketball tournament will be held in downtown Norwich the weekend of July 13th.  Macker organizer Tom Revoir said that the deadline to register teams is coming up soon:

 

(Tom Revoir 6-13-13)

 

Revoir said that the Mail-in registration deadline is June 21st; the online registration deadline is June 24th.  Those who want to volunteer as “Gus-Busters” should call 336-9622, extension 29.

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Governor Cuomo today introduced legislation to help improve New York State’s ability to coordinate preparation and response for disaster emergencies. The legislation will make technical updates to current emergency laws, allow the State to accept certain gifts and donations to assist with emergencies, and help implement the NY-Text emergency alert system.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested 25-year-old John Mahler of Walton for 3rd degree Criminal Mischief.  Mahler is accused of breaking a cell door window while incarcerated in the Delaware County Jail, he  was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and was returned back to the Jail, he will reappear in the Town of Delhi Court on June 18th to answer to the new charges.

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State police in Oneonta arrested 29-year-old Eric Sinstack of Oneonta, for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .10%. The arrest resulted from a one car property damage auto accident on County Highway 11A in the Town of Laurens.  Sinstack was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the Town of Laurens Court on June 20th.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 1-car property damage auto accident Tuesday in the Village of Delhi on Franklin Street.  17-year-old Emma Berry of Bovina lost control of her vehicle went over an embankment.  Berry was not injured, she was issued a traffic ticket for an un-inspected motor vehicle, which is returnable to the Town of Delhi Court on June 25th.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of a package of legislation to help New York’s military veterans.. The bills would exempt veterans organizations from paying taxes on heating fuel, currently only  religious and charitable organizations get that exemption.  The senate also passed the Veterans Employment Act that would grant veterans the right to temporary appointments by state agencies, rather than using temporary employment service companies.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s investigated a 2-car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton.  20-year-old Ashley Goodrich of Walton lost her brakes, left the roadway and struck a parked vehicle causing property damage. Goodrich was issued a Traffic ticket for Uninspected Motor Vehicle and is scheduled to appear in the town of Walton Court on June 26th.

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