P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-24-23

Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar released details on a pregnant inmate who attempted to smuggle drugs into the Broome County Correctional Facility and overdosed after entering the facility, leading to the death of her unborn child. Akshar said that his staff worked to saved the life of 36 year old Quashaia Oranchak of Owego on March 20th, after she was arrested by State Police on felony drug charges, she began showing signs of a drug overdose shortly after arriving, Narcan was administered & EMT’s were called to transport her to Wilson Hospital, where she had a baggie of a substance located in her body, which tested positive for both methamphetamine and fentanyl. Toxicology reports from the Coroner show that both the unborn fetus’s blood and cerebral spinal fluid contained an extremely high & fatal level of methamphetamine. Oranchak was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Promoting Prison Contraband. The Sheriff’s Office report can be found at gobroomecounty.com.

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Norwich City Police arrested 27 year old Mark Andrews of North Pitcher Friday on a variety of charges after he failed to comply with Police & led them on a chase. Andrews was taken into custody & was charged 20 charges including aggravated unlicensed operation, Driving while under the influence of drugs, reckless driving, and resisting arrest. A Norwich Officer attempted to stop a Pick up truck with switched plates, with the pursuit ending at Hortsman’s Trailer Park in the Town of Norwich, Andrews barricaded himself in the vehicle until he was taken into custody, Andrews was also wanted on 2 warrants, & was allegedly operating the pickup while under the influence of Methamphetamines, & that Andrews’ license had been suspended 33 times. Andrews was arraigned was released.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old David Moxley of Hamden following a motor vehicle accident on April 14th. Deputies responded to a 1 car motor vehicle roll over with entrapment on County Highway 14, in the Town of Meredith, the vehicle went off the road into the ditch, and had rolled onto the roof. Moxley was charged with DWI and aggravated driving with a BAC greater than 0.18%, he was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 juveniles for 3rd degree Assault, following an incident at the Charlotte Valley Central School on April 12th. The Preliminary investigation by Deputies revealed that a physical altercation had occurred where the victim was physically injured, both juveniles were charged, and were issued a juvenile appearance ticket and were directed to report to the Delaware County Probation Department at a later date.

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CDO Workforce of Otsego County will be hosting a job fair at the Southside Mall in Oneonta on May 3rd, spokesperson Kassidy Wright explains:

(Kassidy Wright 4-24-23)

The Job fair will features representatives from manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, education, municipalities, retail & human services.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-24-23

The General Clinton Canoe Regatta is fast approaching & once again this year, there is a need for volunteers to help out, according to Regatta Co-Chairman Mike Kauffman:

(Mike Kauffman 4-24-23)

Kauffman said that those interested in Volunteering can call the Bainbridge Chamber at 607-967-8700. Kauffman said that the event will once again be a 3 day event from Friday May 26 to Sunday May 28th.

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The City of Norwich is waiting for a few final steps before they can start on Their Water Main replacement projects down town, City of Norwich Community Development Director Erik Scrivener explains:

(Eric Scrivener 4-24-23)

Scrivener said that they have lined up a USDA loan, that would be used to pay for the project, which would then be paid back with the grant money when it finally arrives. The project area includes a new water mains under South Broad Street, and East Main Street.

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Rajee Almashni of Binghamton pleaded Not Guilty in Broome County Court Friday to 17 counts, including Murder & DWI, for the March 5th Hit & Run that led to the death of 72-year-old Elizabeth Atkinson, as she exited the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City. Police were called to the commons & attempted to make contact with Almashni, but he fled in a vehicle at a high rate of speed through the parking lot & hit Atkinson, who was taken to Wilson Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Almashni is being held in the Broome County Jail pending additional court action.

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