P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-21-23
State Police arrested 22 year old Dustin Dungey of Afton, for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, Criminal Sexual Act, Sexual Abuse & Resisting Arrest last week, following an investigation that accuses Dungey of having inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 13 in June. Dungey was arrested and was processed at State Police Troop C Headquarter in Sidney, he was transported to the Chenango County Central Arraignment and Processing where he was remanded to the Jail on $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond or $500,000 secure bond.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Kyle Buckley of Walton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failing to Turn in New York State License, along with other violations, after Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester with no license plate lamps. Deputies conducted a check of Buckley’s driver’s license & found his driving privileges were suspended in New York. Buckley was released on the traffic summonses and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49 year old Zacharias Fuller on over 80 counts of Criminal Contempt. Fuller is an Otsego County inmate accused of violating a court order of protection, for contacting the protected party prior to his incarceration, and while incarcerated in the Otsego County Correction Facility violating the order of protection. Fuller was turned back over to Otsego County Correctional Facility where he was being held for prior offenses, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Worcester Court on a later date.
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Broome County Office for Aging announced a scam targeting older adults has occurred in Broome County with an increased frequency lately. Elderly Individuals are being approached by men who claim to be offering on-the-spot driveway paving services. These scammers demand immediate payment in exchange for their services. Legitimate Companies should have customers reviews readily available, will have identification available, they will not ask for pay in advance, more information is available at gobroomecounty.com/senior.
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The Small Business Resource Fair will be held September 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Sidney Community Cultural Center, Delaware County Chamber Of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 8-21-23)
Pucci said that the event is free & open to all businesses and entrepreneurs, registration is available at delawarecounty.org.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-21-23
Binghamton Police & Firefighters responded Saturday to the report of shots fired & smoke coming from at 56 Howard Avenue. Binghamton police said that a man and woman were discovered inside after the fire was put out, they were taken to area hospital where they were later pronounced dead. The investigation is continuing.
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Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 26 year old John Macrabie of Walton, was arraigned on a 4 count indictment in Delaware County Court. Macrabie was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors & Criminal Sexual Act, he is accused of sending a child naked pictures of himself to entice sexual acts, which allegedly occurred, in the presence of a 2-year-old child. Macrabie pleaded not guilty, he was released to the supervision of the Delaware County Probation Department, the case is scheduled for a conference on September 5th.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Saturday to the apartments at 101 Hooper Road for complaint of shots fired. Deputies located a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen on the lawn, he was taken to Wilson Hospital and was in stable condition following surgery. 25 year old Jeffrey Gates of Endwell was charged with Assault with a Weapon, Criminal Use of a Firearm & Reckless Endangerment, he was taken to Broome County Central Arraignment and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility, the investigation is continuing.
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Sidney Resident, Businessman and Village Board member Jeremy Matviak passed away Thursday at the age of 48, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Matviak was a partner in the family business VEP/Waldrons in Sidney & he was recently elected to the Sidney Village board. Calling Hours will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main Street in Sidney, Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, also at C.H. Landers followed by a private burial for immediate family members, & then a Celebration of Life reception will be held at the American Legion on Union Street, Sidney.
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