{"id":11481,"date":"2026-04-16T15:46:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/?p=11481"},"modified":"2026-04-16T15:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:46:33","slug":"wcdo-news-thursday-4-16-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/wcdo-news-thursday-4-16-26\/","title":{"rendered":"WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-16-26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-16-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Chenango County Grand Jury has indicted 2 people recently, Kimberly Hart was indicted on for disseminating indecent material to a minor, promoting a sexual performance by a child, sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a child, Hart is accused of using electronic communications involving a 16-year-old, produced nude images of the minor, subjected the minor to sexual contact, and acted in a manner injurious to the child\u2019s welfare. In a separate case, Ryan Barnhart was indicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance, Barnhart is accused of possessing fentanyl with intent to sell and possession of methamphetamine in Norwich, both will appear in Chenango County Court for arraignments shortly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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30 Year Old Joseph Hahn of Walton pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine with the intent to sell and he was sentenced to 4 years in state prison to be followed by 2 years of post-release supervision. On January 27, Delaware County Sheriff Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Walton they discovered that Hahn had a revoked license, a search of the vehicle uncovered multiple baggies of methamphetamine, scales, funnels, packaging material and other paraphernalia associated with the sale of illegal narcotics. The case was presented to a Grand Jury & Hahn was indicted, he pleaded guilty on Monday in Delaware County Court, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to begin serving his sentence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The City of Oneonta Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for Solstice Commons, a housing project proposed by Rehabilitation Support Services. The development would be built on a 6.4-acre plot at 164 River Street, consisting of a 3-story building, the Units are designated for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area median income, with about half of the units intended for individuals living with mental illness issues. The Planning Commission determined that the project will have no adverse environmental impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The New York State Police at Troop C will be hosting 2 FREE Car Seat Safety Checks locally, the 1st will be on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department at 59 West Street, another will be on Monday, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7; Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on-site to Inspect car seats, Ensure proper installation & Answer questions and provide guidance. No appointment is necessary but are encouraged by calling Troop C Traffic at (607) 561-7400.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-16-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Chenango County Grand Jury indicted Lance Madsen for criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon, unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle and criminally using drug paraphernalia. The indictment alleges that on September 17, 2025, in the City of Norwich, Madsen possessed about 2 ounces of methamphetamine with intent to sell, along with a scale, baggies and cash. He was also charged with possessing a switchblade knife and allegedly fleeing Norwich police on a motorcycle while speeding, passing vehicles and disobeying traffic signals. Madsen faces court action on the indictment shortly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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State Police arrested 22 year old Kevin Wright of Binghamton and an 18 year old unidentified female from Smithville Flats for theft of a firearm, ammunition and blank checks stolen from a residence in Chenango County. Wright was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Grand Larceny & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, the female was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 27 counts of Forgery, 5 counts of Possession of Forged Instrument, Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. In February, Troopers responded to Smithville Flats after fraudulent charges were made using a victim\u2019s account, the victim discovered a check book, a revolver and ammunition were missing, 27 checks were fraudulently signed and transactions were made using a credit card, for just under $14,000. The 2 were found in Binghamton, Wright was wanted on an active arrest warrant, the 18-year-old female possessed 5 forged checks from the victim, the loaded revolver was in the vehicle, both were being held at the Broome County Jail pending court action.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sparkle Closet Project & the Sidney High School Student Council is hosting a Pop Up clothing day today 12:30 to 3:30, at the high school main entrance & in Friday from 10:00 to 1:00, Project Coordinator Victoria Gregory told WCDO News that they are focused of finding formal wear for area students who may not be able to afford it, but would still like to attend the prom or other formal events:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Victoria Gregory 4-16-26)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sparkle Closet Project has a Facebook page, or you can call or text Gregory at 607-226-3309 for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Delhi from 10:30 am. – 3:30 pm., at the SUNY Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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