A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 1, 2013

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force & Binghamton Police arrested Jerell Thompson of 21 Baxter Street following a search of his apartment.   Police confiscated 30 envelopes of heroin and over $1,000 in cash, Thompson is accused of tampering with evidence by swallowing cocaine, he was taken to and area hospital for treatment, he was treated, released and was remanded to the Broome County Jail on various drug charges.

—————————————-

Today is the first day of the 2013 trout and salmon fishing season.  This year, Governor Cuomo is urging New Yorkers of all ages to participate in the NY Open for Hunting and Fishing initiative, where Groups and organizations that desire to conduct a clinic must follow guidelines developed by DEC. The guidelines and application to conduct a free Sport fishing Clinic can be found on DEC’s website at dec.ny.gov. Applications must be returned to DEC for review and approval at least 30 days prior to the date of the event.

——————————————-

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-1-13

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 29, 2013

The state Assembly wrapped up voting on Budget Bills Thursday after the State Senate completed their budget bills Wednesday.  Area assemblyman Pete Lopez commented about the final product:

 

(Lopez 3-29-13)

 

The budget will finish up at 141.5 billion dollars, Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it today, and it’s the third straight on time budget.

—————————-

A New scam Is being Perpetrated by phone where area residents have received calls attributed to Microsoft, Time Warner or an anti-virus company, the callers eventually convince the residents that they can fix their computer problems, if they are granted access.  Jakkie Bickos of Country Computers in Unadilla explains:

 

(Jakkie Bickos 3-29-13)

 

Bickos said that it’s always a good idea to change all of your passwords if they have allowed access to whir PC’s; & it is not a good idea to give any kind of information out to unknown callers.

————————————-

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Sherburne Police Department executed a “no knock” search warrant, following a lengthy investigation by Narcotics Detectives into the distribution of heroin.   Detectives seized heroin, cocaine, marihuana, scales, packaging material, an illegally possessed rifle and cash, charged were 21 year old Jennah Shreve, 23 year old Joshua Trask & 22 year old Dustin Dunagan of Sherburne on a variety of drug charges. .   Shreve & Trask were arraigned & were sent to the Chenango county jail on $1000 cash bail, Dunagan was released on an appearance ticket in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.   More arrests are pending, & the investigation is continuing.

———————————-

State Police at Sidney arrested 27-year-old Anthony Albro of Walton, for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and on an active Arrest Warrant from Village of Walton Court. The arrest resulted from an investigation into a reported intoxicated individual at the Village Laundromat in Bainbridge, Albro was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Village of Bainbridge Court on April 8th, he was then turned over to the Village of Walton Police Department on the active arrest warrant.

—————————————

The State Labor Department announced that the final January private sector job count was 7.4 million, the State’s unemployment rate remained at 8.4%. Locally, Delaware county lost jobs in February, Otsego, Chenango & Broome all had slight jobs gains last month.

—————————————-

State Police are reminding motorists to slow down & move over when they see emergency or hazard vehicles on the side of state roads and highways.  State Police will initiate special traffic enforcement efforts starting Monday April 1st through the 7th.  The  “Move Over Law” requires drivers to move over in order to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle, which is parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder of a road or highway with its emergency lights activated.

———————————————

The Binghamton Zoo’s Easter Eggstravaganza event will be on Saturday & Sunday this weekend, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm both days. Ticket booth closes at 3:00 pm.   The Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, crafts, games, and face painting are all scheduled.

———————————————–

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-29-13

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 29, 2013

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and Sherburne Police investigated a suspicious incident on North Main Street in the Village of Sherburne Thursday night.   The Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious pipe on the sidewalk in front of a building on North Main Street, The area was cordoned off and people were evacuated.  The Endicott Police Bomb Squad responded to the scene and assisted in determining that the pipe was empty and not a threat to safety.  North Main Street was reopened and all residents were allowed to return at approximately 12:15 a.m. on March 29th.

—————————-

Governor Cuomo and state leaders announced the early passage of the 2013-14 Budget, as the Assembly passed all of the budget bills yesterday in a lengthy session.  The Enacted Budget includes job-creating initiatives; new tax cuts for small businesses & middle class families, education reforms and an increase in the minimum wage to $9 per hour over the next 3 fiscal years.

——————————

State Troopers arrested 24-year-old Thomas Reeves of Port Crane for Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument. The arrest resulted from a search of Reeves’ belongings at the Deposit station while he was there for questioning on separate matter. Reeves was arraigned in the Town of Windsor Court and released on his own recognizance to appear at a later date.

———————————————

 

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-29-13

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-28-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 28, 2013

The state senate finished up their work on the state budget plan Wednesday, area state senator Jim Seward said that he was pleases with the school aid increases:

 

(Seward 3-28-13)

 

Seward also approved of the budgets ability to continue to control state spending, cut taxes, & send money to municipalities for road & bridge projects.

————————–

Commerce Chenango’s Economic Development Department announced the approval of a foreign-trade zone in Chenango County. Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig told WCDO News how it works:

 

(Steve Craig 3-28-13)

 

Craig said that CWS & Norwich Pharmaceuticals would be taking advantage of the program, which could lead to job growth at both companies in the future.

—————————-

The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 22-year-old Phillip Kennedy of Greene for 2nd degree obstructing governmental administration.  Kennedy is accused of attempting to prevent law enforcement from interviewing a witness to domestic dispute in the Town of Greene; he was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and was released and ordered to reappear at a later date.

———————————–

Walton Central School agriculture education teacher Tina Miner-James is being recognized this afternoon as 1 of the top 6 Outstanding Agricultural Teachers in the U.S. by receiving a complimentary 2-year lease on new 2013 Toyota Tundra.  A Toyota representative will recognize James during a special assembly at the Walton Central School this afternoon.

—————————–

Jazz musician Branford Marsalis will perform at the Foothills Performing arts center in Oneonta April 7th, with local performers also involved in the show.  Foothills Spokesman Huemac Garcia explains:

 

(Huemac Garcia 3-28-13)

 

Tickets are on sale at FoothillsPAC.org or by calling 431-2080.

—————————————–

State Troopers arrested 32-year-old Shakeen Elliott of Johnson City for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .15 %. The arrest resulted from a traffic accident on State Route 12 in Greene; Elliott was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

———————————

State Troopers at Sidney arrested 31-year-old Larry Miller of Oneonta, for Driving While Intoxicated.  The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 7 in the Village of Unadilla; Ellis was issued tickets and released pending further Court action in the Town of Unadilla Court on April 22nd.

————————————–

The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 19-year-old Dylan Comfort of Otselic on an active bench warrant for violating the terms of his probation.  Comfort was originally charged with 3rd degree Forgery, 3rd degree Identity Theft & Petty Larceny.  Comfort was arraigned and was sentenced to Chenango County Correctional facility for 180 days due to the probation violation.

——————————————–

The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight in the District Conference room at 6:00 PM. The Board will move into Executive Session to discuss the potential staffing implications of the increased state aid.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-28-13

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-28-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 28, 2013

State Police CNET Team and Vestal Police arrested 2 Johnson City residents for drug possession, following the execution of a search warrant Wednesday morning.  Charged were 34 year old Kevin Turner & 36 year old Kevin Andrews for 3rd degree Criminal Possession of Marihuana, Turner was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia.  Police seized 12 ounces of marihuana, plus cocaine, scales, packaging material and over $1,300 in cash.           Both were arraigned in the Village of Johnson City Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. The investigation is continuing.

—————————–

Governor Cuomo reported that $438 million in funding would be included in the 2013-14 Budget under the CHIPS program.  Funding will go to municipalities all over the state for various road and bridge repairs. Local counties will see a 15 to 20% increases in CHIPS money in the new state budget for the fiscal year that starts on April 1st.

———————————-

The state assembly returns to Albany today, to vote on budget bills.  The state senate wrapped up their session before the Easter & Passover vacation period early Wednesday morning, the budget totals 143 billion dollars, the assembly will work to complete the budget votes prior to the deadline, on Monday.

———————————-

The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 79-year-old Robert Huntley of Greene for 2nd degree Driving While Intoxicated.  Huntley was arrested following a traffic stop on State Highway 41 in the Town of Coventry; he was issued an appearance ticket and released to a sober third party.  Huntley will appear in the Town of Coventry Court a later date.

———————————-

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-28-13

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-27-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 27, 2013

Sidney fire fighters & the Sidney village police department responded to a fire at 7 Clinton Street in the village at around 1:25 AM today.  Sidney Police reported that 33 year old David Ruling died in the fire, the autopsy is being conducted today and the results are expected later this afternoon, investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire.

—————————–

The Tri Town Relay for life to benefit area American cancer society, will be held at general Clinton park in Bainbridge may 3rd & 4th.  Area cancer society spokesperson Helen Gregory said that teams can still sign up to particpate:

(Helen Gregory 3-27-13)

Gregory said that last year, local fundraising efforts brought in about $100,000 locally, the numbers to call to sign up, or get more information about the American cancer society are 563-9634 or 563-8841.

————————————

Delaware county sheriff Tom Mills said that the Sheriff’s Department is raising funds to replace Defibrillators that are in use for more than 10 years, with new ones that may be used for the first time on children.  Sheriff Mills comments:

(Sheriff Tom Mills 3-27-13)

Donations can be sent to the Delaware county sheriff’s department at 280 Phoebe Lane in Delhi, 13753.

————————————-

The Sidney chamber of commerce announced their annual citizen of the years and business of the year’s award winners, at this morning’s meeting.  The Sidney Chamber business of the years award winner is Trackside Dining, owner Nancy Hathaway comments:

(Nancy Hathaway 3-27-13)

The citizen of the year award will go to Dennis porter, who has worked with various area organizations including Sidney rotary and the Sidney United way:

(Dennis Porter 3-27-13)

The Sidney chamber will honor Porter and the trackside at the annual dinner in June.

——————————————-

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office completed an investigation in the Town of Oxford where a subject who could not legally possess a shotgun, sold 1 to another subject who could not legally possess a shotgun.  Charged were 34-year-old Nadine Button for making a false written statement, she was released pending a future court appearance in City of Norwich Court.  Also charged, 18 year old Austin Demuth for 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon, he was located in the town of Colesville and arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $500 cash bail pending future court action.  32-year-old Eric carpenter was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, He was arraigned in The Town of Norwich Court; He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5000 bail and order to reappear in the Town of Oxford Court at later date.

———————————-

Chenango county sheriffs deputies & the Greene Police Department arrested 51-year-old Jeffrey Taylor of Greene for Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, resisting arrest & Endangering the welfare of a child.  Taylor is accused of subjecting a child under the age of 17 to physical contact by choking her during a domestic dispute Saturday.  Taylor was found hiding in a closet, he was arraigned in the Village of Greene court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility. He will re-appear in the Village of Greene court at a later date.

—————————————–

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-27-13

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-27-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 27, 2013

39 year old Aaron Powell of Binghamton was brought back to Broome County Tuesday afternoon, he was charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder for the killing of his estranged wife Christina and 24 year old Mario Masciarelli of Binghamton.  Both bodies were found at Christina Powell’s residence, Aaron Powell was apprehended in Montrose Pennsylvania Tuesday afternoon and was returned to the Broome County.  Powell was arraigned and was sent to the Broome County Jail without bail pending future court action.

—————————–

State Police conducted a search of a residence following a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of a “1 Pot” meth-lab and the arrest of the homeowner.   State Police stopped 50 year old ERIK MULLER of Whitney Point, following an investigation by CNET, MULLER had a suspended License, his vehicle was towed back to his residence at his request, where police noticed items in plain view used to manufacture meth.  MULLER was charged with Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 2 counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. The investigation is continuing.

——————————–

The city of Oneonta will begin a drainage improvement project on Morgan Avenue and Butler Street today.  City officials said that the work includes the installation of a new underground storm drainage system, followed by the milling & paving & the installation of new curbs on Morgan, from Chestnut to Butler Street, and on Butler from Morgan to West End Avenue.  The work is expected to be completed by mid-June.

———————————–

Sidney Village police arrested 41-year-old Stacy Martin of Sidney on a charge of 3rd degree robbery.  Martin is accused of forcibly stealing a wallet & faces court action at a later date.

———————————–

State Police at Sidney arrested 21 year old Patrick Chandler of Afton for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .13%. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 7 in the Village of Afton; Chandler will appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.

—————————————

The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold their Annual New Member Coffee Hour, this morning from 7:30-9:00 am at Trackside Dining. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend and to bring along any potential members.

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-27-13

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 26, 2013

The Broome County Sheriff’s Department announced that the Susquehanna County Sheriff’s Office has 39-year-old Aaron Powell in custody. Powell is the ‘person of interest’ in the double homicide in Powell’s house in the Town of Binghamton.  An autopsy ruled that the deaths of 35 year old Christina Powell, and 24 year old Mario Masciarelli were homicides, their bodies were found Friday at 4185 Lisi Lane Binghamton.  Powell was taken into custody at a store in the Montrose Pennsylvania.

———————————

State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of legislation he co-sponsored that would increase the penalty for killing or injuring a police animal.

(Seward 3-26-13)

The senate bill followed the shooting of FBI K-9 “Ape” in Herkimer at the conclusion of a standoff with 64 year old Kurt Meyers of Mohawk, who shot six people, four fatally earlier this month.  The bill has been sent to the assembly.

—————————————

The Joint Landowners Coalition announced that they are seeking contributions to fund the “Takings” lawsuit against New York State.  Chemung Canal Trust Company in Binghamton will administer the fundraising account. Donations for the lawsuit can be made payable to “Landowner Defense Fund” and mailed to JLCNY, PO Box 2839, Binghamton, 13902, Donations can also be made by credit card at the Coalition website and clicking on the Landowner Defense Fund PayPal Link at jlcny.org.

——————————————

State Troopers arrested 63-year-old John Peck of Colesville for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest followed an investigation into a personal injury auto accident on Welton Street in Colesville; Peck was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Colesville Court on April 17th.

———————————————–

Governor Andrew Cuomo detailed an agreement to guarantee every school district has a permanent teacher and principal evaluation system in place by June 1st.   Last year, Governor Cuomo established a new statewide evaluation system based on multiple measures of performance including student achievement and rigorous classroom observations. The new law will ensure 100% compliance.

———————————————-

The state Department of Transportation plans a paving project on Oneonta’s Southside and on a portion of Main Street this year, DOT Region 9 Spokesman Dave Hamburg explains:

 

(Dave Hamburg 3-26-13)

 

Hamburg said that the work is scheduled for nighttime hours to ease congestion; Construction is expected to start in early June & be completed in about 45 days.

—————————————

The New York Lottery presented a $3,000,000 scratch-off prize to Chadd Bill of Liverpool, who won a top prize on the 50X the Money scratch-off game.  Bill, bought his tickets a Sunoco station in Liverpool, he claimed his winning ticket at the Lottery’s Customer Service Center in Syracuse on February 28th.

——————————————

Sidney Village police arrested 42-year-old Laurie Youngs of Norwich, on charges of petty larceny & endangering the welfare of a child.  Youngs is accused of stealing $180.00 in merchandise for the Sidney K-Mart, she faces court action at a later date.

—————————————-

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-13