There is still confusion regarding different aspects of the state’s new Bail Reform law, especially the “Discovery” Provision that keeps police agencies from arresting suspected criminals if a lab report is needed, Delaware County DA John Hubbard explains:
(John Hubbard 1-14-20)
Opponents to the Discovery portion of the bail reform bill note that DA’s offices & Law Enforcement agencies would need more personnel to meet the 15 day requirement & some arrests might not even be made initially, as it is often difficult to get certain lab tests performed in the 15 day time limit.
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Dylan Robinson and Nicolas Meridy have been offered plea bargains in Otsego County Court by Otsego County District Attorney’s office. The pair was offered 22 years in prison to life if they plead guilty for their roles in the fatal shooting of Robinson’s father Kenneth Robinson, in his Worcester home on October 10th. Meridy & Robinson face additional court action on March 9th.
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New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year 2018 than it got back in federal spending, according to a report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. New York was 1 of 7 states that paid more tax dollars than it received back in spending, only the neighboring states of New Jersey and Massachusetts fared worse.
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The Otsego County Jail is expected to reopen in mid-February. The inmates were moved out to other jails following a roof leak in November, where the prisoners were all being kept, while renovations were underway in another part of the jail.
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Governor Cuomo today announced an agreement with Senate & Assembly leadership on a limousine safety regulation package. The package includes seatbelt requirements, immobilization of defective limousines, increased penalties for illegal U-turns, GPS requirements, regular validation of vehicle and driver safety information, and new commercial driver’s license requirements for limousine drivers, plus the creation of a passenger task force and drug and alcohol testing. The legislation follows the Schoharie limo crash on October 6th 2018 that left 20 people dead.
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The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee will be held tonight in Bainbridge. The meeting will be held at Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge. The race Committee meeting will begin at 6:30, the general meeting will begin at 7:30.
Oneonta Police Announced that 32 year old April Johnson has died in an Albany Hospital. Johnson was hit by a car while trying to cross the Lettis Highway on December 30th. No charges will be filed against the driver of the vehicle, 41 year old David Shafer of Otego.
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The Sidney Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop Saturday on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The vehicle failed to comply and refused to stop. The officers followed the vehicle where it stopped on County Route 4 in the Town of Sidney. The 2 occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of Methamphetamines, and they are accused of attempting to dispose of evidence. The investigation is ongoing & Charges will be filed at a later date after evidence has been processed by a State Police Crime Lab.
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The Otsego County Chamber & Otsego Now will hold an Access to Capital Workshop this afternoon in Oneonta. The workshop will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 PM with the SBDC and SBA at Otsego Now/ Otsego County Chamber offices at 189 Main Street
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