State Police arrested 23 year old Moshe Rabinovitz of Brooklyn for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle where Rabinovitz was a passenger, after the vehicle was observed speeding on State Route 17 in Hancock. Troopers located amphetamine salts in Rabinovitz’s possession; he was arrested and was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Hancock Court on September 23rd.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Dylon Wall of Davenport for the Criminal Mischief, False Personation and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, after a trooper was dispatched to the Walmart in Oneonta after a complainant reported that Wall smashed her front windshield. After an investigation, Wall is accused of intentionally damaging her property, he was located at his residence, he was also found to have marijuana in his possession & he allegedly gave troopers a false name. Wall was arraigned in the town of Oneonta Court and is scheduled to reappear in court on September 20th; he was turned to State Police in Norwich from open warrants in Chenango County.
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Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will have ZZ Top headlining its annual benefit “The Upstate Food Truck Festival,” The concert Will be held Saturday Night at the Sixth Ward Booster Club Field in Oneonta, proceeds will be for the Hospice program. Tickets are still available through ticketfly.com.
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The Chenango Arts Council has lined up its schedule for the year, for performances at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich. Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 8-24-18)
Tickets for all of the shows will be on sale Monday at ChenangoArts.org, 336 ARTS or at the box office at 27 West Main Street in Norwich.
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State Troopers arrested 4 people after a vehicle was stopped for traffic violations on County Route 41 in Afton. After an investigation, the driver, 25 year old Priyank Raj of New Haven, CT was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and several traffic violations. 3 passengers, 31 year old Michael Bueno of Cliffside Park, New Jersey 26 year old Watchaiapon Chiamsatchamongkho, of Massachusetts & 19 year old Jahennye Fortado of New York City were all arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, for allegedly possessing marijuana and MDMA. All 4 were arraigned in the town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,500 cash or $7,000 bond, pending court action on August 27th, in the town of Afton Court.
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State Police arrested 35 year old Walter Lewis of Sanford for DWI, Criminal Mischief, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Harassment, after Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Sanford. Lewis is accused of aggressively grabbing a victim and causing bruising, while the victim was holding a child. The victim also told troopers he broke a tablet & took off in a vehicle. Troopers located Lewis on Sherman Creek Road, he was arraigned at the Broome County Central Arraignment where he was remanded to the Broome County Jail on bail.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will host Afton Sidewalk Day tomorrow around the village of Afton. Melissa Matthews of 6ZERO7 Advertising Concepts of Afton explains:
(Melissa Matthews 8-24-18)
The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More information is available at aftonsidewalkday.com or (607) 208-4064.
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The Franklin Chamber Of Commerce presents “Old Franklin Day” will be held around the Village of Franklin Saturday, spokesperson Trish Tyrell explains:
(Trish Tyrell 8-24-18)
The full schedule is available at franklinny.org.
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The Sidney American Legion will be giving away school supplies to area children on Saturday. The giveaway will be held at the Legion Hall on Union Street Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
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