Early Saturday at 2:04 AM the City of Norwich Fire Department was dispatched for the report of a structure fire involving a “carport” at 19 Miller Street in the City, firefighters found a working house fire, a single occupant was located at a 2nd floor window, jumped from the window & was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital & was transported to University Hospital in Syracuse, listed in critical condition. Norwich Fire Department was assisted by the North Norwich & Oxford Fire Departments, Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino said that several tenants did escape, but 2 adult individuals were deceased. The investigation into the incident is still on going, with the City of Norwich Police Department, and the Chenango County Office Emergency Services Fire Investigation Unit.

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Oneonta Police responded last Tuesday to the area of 30 Center Street to the report of a male that had suffered a gunshot wound. A 36-year-old male was located and was taken to an area hospital, an assailant fled the scene prior. Oneonta Police were assisted by State Police, State University Police at Oneonta and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office in the search for a suspect & collecting of evidence. Oneonta Police were able to identify the suspect as Miguel Alcaraz, who was taken into custody & was charged with 2nd degree Burglary last Wednesday. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Oneonta Police Department at (607) 432-1111.

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The Norwich police arrested 6 people following an investigation into animal cruelty and neglect at 60 Mitchell Street. Police charged 48 year old Barbara Herbert, 50 year old Norman Herbert, 20 year old Americus Herbert, 51 year old Stacy Cox, 22 year old Johnathan Fuller & 20 year old Kendra Cummings, all of Norwich, for a variety of charges including animal cruelty, endangering the welfare of a child Conspiracy & other charges, All were released and issued appearance tickets to appear at Norwich City Court at a later date.

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Helios Care announced a fundraiser coming up on February 23 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. The Dine Out For a Cause event will be held at the Feel Good Smoothie Bar and Cafe, 4 Clinton Plaza Drive, Oneonta, a percentage of the proceeds will go to raise awareness and support for Helios Care. More information is available at 607- 432-5525

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-5-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office & Cooperstown Police Department announced that a deceased male was found Friday morning in the Susquehanna River, the deceased was identified as Matthew Sisson of Otego, who was missing for 7 days. Sisson left Bassett Hospital Friday January 26th, where he had been transferred from Fox Hospital in Oneonta with Appendix issues.

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30 year old Autumn Transue of Oneonta pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to DWI, she had a prior Conviction in within 10 Years, making the charge a felony. On March 8, 2023, Colchester Police conducted a traffic stop for erratic driving, Transue had an out of state conviction for DWI in Nevada, her case was taken to a Delaware County Grand Jury, a 2 count indictment was returned, she pleaded guilty & was sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision and to the Adult Treatment Court program, her license was revoked for 1 year and she was ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device, if she fails to complete the Adult Treatment Court program, she will be sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced a $150 million multi state settlement with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. Hikma produces a range of branded and generic opioid products, From 2006 to 2021, Hikma failed to monitor and report suspicious opioid orders from potentially illegal distributors, Hikma will pay $150 million to participating states and localities, encompassing $115 million in cash and $35 million worth of opioid addiction treatment medication.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to search for lost or forgotten funds as part of National Unclaimed Property Day. The Comptroller’s office returned over $406 million in 2023 to New Yorkers and continues to return about $1.5 million in lost money every business day. New Yorkers can check for unclaimed funds on the State Comptroller’s website at osc.ny.gov or call 1-800-221-9311.

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The National Transportation Safety Board released information regarding the crash of a single engine Cessna Airplane on May 28th in the town of Plymouth at about 2:50 PM, the pilot, Shawn McMahon of Binghamton, was fatally injured. The plane flew 2 separate sky diving flights that day, a co-owner of the airplane reported that following the 2nd flight, McMahon determined that he had 40 gallons of fuel. During the accident flight, McMahon announced that the skydivers were away & he was descending rapidly, a follow up announcement was unintelligible. 1 eyewitness told investigators that an airplane flew near her house very low, with the engine sputtering & the pilot attempted to start the engine unsuccessfully & she heard the impact, another eyewitness heard the engine shut off earlier when the skydivers jumped, the engine restarted and the plane continued. The investigation is continuing.

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Governor Hochul announced today that New York will be sending engineers to Perform Dam Safety Inspections in Vermont, after their recent devastating flooding. So far, New York has deployed 9 engineers from the New York Power Authority and the Department of Environmental Conservation to Montpelier, Vermont to assist in performing dam safety evaluations throughout the state. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is coordinating additional incoming requests for assistance from Vermont and State agency partners stand ready to provide resources as necessary.

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The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 29 year old Autumn Transue of Denver Colorado was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated. On March 8th, Transue is alleged to have operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated, she was stopped by the Colchester police. The indictment accused Transue of felony DWI, & driving with a blood alcohol content over .08%. A warrant for Transue’s arrest has been issued, if she fails to appear, the DA’s office will work on extradiction.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull held his 2nd Golf Tournament to raise money for the Nate Lull Scholarship that he has established for students in the region, Lull told WCDO News how much was raised with Sunday’s tournament at the Ouleout Golf Course in Franklin:

(Nate Lull 7-19-23)

Lull said that he is planning more fundraisers in the fall, the information will be available at NateLull.com.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Calvin Bulluck on an outstanding warrant for Burglary & a Parole Violation. Bulluck is described as a Black Male, 5’11” about 200 Pounds with brown eyes & black hair, Anyone with information on the location of Bulluck is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com or by calling their tip line at (607) 778-1196.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-19-23

Sentencing was delayed in Chenango County Court for William Sabines of Oxford, Sabines pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide, concealment of a human corpse and attempted criminal possession of stolen property, in connection with the burning & dismemberment death of Jesse Donlin of Unadilla & Sidney in 2019, & hiding Donlin’s vehicle in Chenango County. Sabines was originally scheduled to be sentenced last Friday.

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State Police issued 39 tickets in Broome County during an “Operation Hard Hat” detail. Troopers from the Troop C Traffic Incident Management Unit monitored traffic on State Route 17 in the town of Sanford where road crews were completing bridge work. The 39 tickets issued included 13 for speeding, 8 for cell phone use while driving, 12 were for not wearing seatbelts, and 6 were for other assorted violations.

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Delaware County Public Health has a free rabies vacciantion clinic today at the Walton Town Highway Garage, for dogs, cats & Domesticated ferrets. The Clinic will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today.

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