P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-9-24

State Police and local law enforcement agencies statewide will crack down on impaired and reckless driving during Super Bowl weekend. The STOP-DWI campaign will include underage drinking enforcement, along with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. The enforcement initiative runs Today, through Sunday, February Night.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multi-vehicle accident that occurred on State Route 12A in the Town of Chenango at about 8:10 AM this morning. Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrols received a report of a stolen Kia SUV in the Town of Chenango, a patrol recognized the stolen vehicle waiting at a stop light and initiated a traffic stop, the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver took off at a high rate of speed, running a red light, the deputy returned to his vehicle and began to initiate what would ultimately be a short pursuit, with the stolen Kia colliding with two other vehicles less than a mile from the site of the original traffic stop. The driver of 1 of the vehicles hit, sustained serious injuries and was transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the stolen Kia was identified as a minor, sustained minor injuries and was also taken to Wilson. The investigation is continuing.

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40 year old Christopher Davis of Oneonta was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury Thursday, for Predatory Sexual Assault against a Child & Criminal Solicitation, Davis is alleged to have commanded, requested, or otherwise attempted to induce a third party to commit the felony crime of Criminal Sexual Act & repeatedly attempting to arrange for an adult mother to engage in sexual conduct with him and her minor daughters & attempting to cause an adult female to commit Sexual Abuse, and for planning with another adult to drug a female friend so that they could engage in sexual acts while that female was incapacitated. Davis was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on Tuesday

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57 year old John Sheldrick of Edmeston following an investigation into a menacing complaint. Sheldrick was charged with Criminal Possession of a weapon, Menacing, Criminal Mischief & Aggravated Harassment, he was found to be in possession of a weapon, menacing the victim, intentionally damage the property of another and harassment, Sheldrick was held at the Otsego County Sheriffs Office, pending court action.

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The Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney will host a Comedy Night tonight with Pat Dabiere & Travis Sealey & host Mikael Gregg. Tickets Are $15 Per Person Or $25 Per Couple at the door. Spokesperson Amy Williams told WCDO that there will be an event for children on Saturday:

(Amy Williams 2-9-24)

More information about upcoming events at the Community Cultural Center can be found on their Facebook page.

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Sidney Police Department received a complaint Thursday of a deceased dog found in a wooded area near Fox Street. Officers responded to the scene and located a female dog that is believed to be a Bull-mastiff. The dog is a fawn color with a black mask and appears to be less than a year old. The dog also appeared to have been extremely malnourished before its death. Evidence at the scene suggests the dog was placed at the location after its death. The Sidney Police Department is investigating this as an animal cruelty case and is asking anyone with any information to please contact the Sidney Police Department at 607 561-2301

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-9-24

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident at a residence at 90 Circle Drive in the Town of Colesville, Upon the deputies’ arrival, 22 year old Robert Bertram of Port Crane, pulled into the driveway behind the patrol car, exited his vehicle and began yelling at other residents at the scene. After repeatedly ignoring both verbal commands and efforts by patrols to deescalate the situation, Bertram was arrested, he was intoxicated and fought with officers, While in custody, he refused all sobriety and chemical tests. He continued to act aggressively and erratically, repeatedly shouting, screaming, throwing shoes, he was charged with DWI, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, Harassment, Refusing to Take a Breath Test, & various traffic violations, he was arraigned at Central Arraignment and released on an appearance ticket to answer for his charges at the Town of Colesville Court later this month.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will host a seasonal job fair at Mirabito Stadium on Saturday from 10 am. – 3 pm. The Rumble Ponies are looking to fill a variety of positions this coming season, Open interviews will be held on-site, and candidates are encouraged to bring a resume, Applicants must be 16 years of age or older, The job fair will be held at Mirabito Stadium. More information is available at milb.com/binghamton/team/employmentopportunities

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Bainbridge Rotary Club Red Cross Blood Drive at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 15 North Main Street on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. To Make an appointments, call 1-800 RED CROSS or RedCrossBlood.org or with the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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The Delaware County Office for the Aging will have an Open House today, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at 97 Main Street in Delhi, more information about their programs are available at (607) 832-5750.

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