(DAmico 9-3-15)

Nearly 200 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 203rd session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy.
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State Police arrested 30-year-old Nathan Tuttle of Deposit for 3rd degree rape and criminal sexual act. The arrest occurred after an investigation determined Tuttle allegedly had sexual contact with a victim under the age of 17. Tuttle was arraigned in the Village of Deposit Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond. Tuttle was previously charged last week with 4 counts of Sexual Abuse and 3 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child relative to an incident involving a different victim. Anyone with information involving Tuttle is asked to call the State Police at 775-1241.
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The Broome County Specials Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 51-year-old Dennis Scrubbs of Endicott Wednesday. Scrubbs is accused of possessing 622 bags of heroin, plus Suboxone, cocaine, crack-cocaine, and marijuana, Investigators also confiscated about $4,000 in cash. Scrubbs was held pending court action.
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A Broome County Court jury convicted Nigel Smith for the murder of Bretnie Owens in Binghamton in June of 2013. Smith was found guilty of 2nd degree murder, 1st degree robbery, criminal trespassing and resisting arrest. Smith is due to be sentenced on November 17th.
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The State DEC announced that the Fall CleanSweepNY program will be held the week of September 28, CleanSweepNY provides an opportunity to ensure proper disposal of unwanted and obsolete pesticides and other chemicals, Pre-registration is required, with a registration deadline of September 18th. This Fall’s effort is focused on Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties, among others in the capital region, It is directed at agricultural and non-agricultural professional pesticide applicators, schools and businesses like golf courses, cemeteries and marinas. CleanSweepNY services are not available to homeowners. Pre-registration is required by September 18, at cleansweepny.org or 1-877-SWEEPNY.
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Governor Cuomo and area leaders announced a Citizens Preparedness corps training program in Walton on Tuesday September 15th at 6:00 PM. The event will beheld at the Walton High School auditorium, all participants must pre-register at prepare.ny.gov.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42 year old Tina Garcia of Walton for Falsely Reporting an Incident. Garcia is accused of falsely reporting the theft of a vehicle owned by Shane Bellows after that vehicle was involved in a hit and run property damage accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton on August 15. Garcia was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden court on September 21st.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 74 year old Richard Wayman of Jefferson with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person, for allegedly endangering the welfare of a physically and mentally disabled resident of Robinson Terrance Nursing Home in Stamford while visiting another resident of that facility earlier this week. Wayman was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and released on his own recognize pending his appearance in the Harpersfield Town Court on September 14th.

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On September 8th, Commerce Chenango will host a Pre-Primary Meet and Greet, At the Commerce Chenango Community Room, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich at 5: 30 PM. Chamber members will be able to meet one-on-one with incumbent Mayor Joseph Maiurano, candidate-elect Christine Carnrike, incumbent District Attorney Joseph McBride and candidate-elect Zachary Wentworth. RSVP’s are required by Friday to 334-1400 or info@chenangony.org
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM.

(Rich Townsend 2-3-14)

The Storm will start out down south, & move up through the Mississippi Valley & head into the Southern Tier around Midnight Tuesday night.

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2 Binghamton men were indicted for an alleged robbery-turned homicide against a South Side man last year. 40-year-old Nigel Smith and 36 year old Calvin Bell, were named in an indictment as co-defendants for multiple charges, including second-degree murder, in the June 15 death of Bretnie Owens. Smith, who is being held on a parole violation, pleaded not guilty last month in Broome County Court. Smith and Bell allegedly caused Owens’ death while committing a robbery. The men are accused of aiding and abetting each other to commit the crime.  Bell is being held in the Broome County jail

Acco Brands in Sidney had a reduction of staff in 2 departments recently, leading to speculation of more changes at the Sidney facility.  Vice President of Media Relation Rich Nelson said that the Sidney facility is very successful, and he told WCDO news what their plans are:

(Rich Nelson 1-22-14)

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The Chenango county Health Department has noticed an increase in diagnosed flu cases recently, the number are in line with numbers reported around the state.  The health department urges eligible residents to obtain a flu shot as soon as possible through their family health care provider; they are also available through the health department, more information is available at 337-1660.

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Broome County Sheriff department announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a recent homicide in Binghamton.  Police chased Nigel Smith to 17 Pine Street in the Town of Fenton this afternoon.  Smith was wanted by Binghamton police in connection with the murder of 44 year old Bretnie Owens at 11 Stone Street in Binghamton in June.  Smith was taken into custody after a brief struggle, Broome County deputies were assisted by state police, Binghamton police & a SWAT Team, and Smith faces court action shortly.

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The state legislature will wrap up their legislative session this week, with a flurry of bills expected to be acted upon.  Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that the last minute flurry of bills give lawmakers little time to accurately assess the proposals:

(Crouch 6-17-13)

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Disgraced former state Senate leader Pedro Espada Junior was sentenced to 5 years in prison Friday in a federal courtroom, after pleading guilty to tax fraud and for stealing money from his own his taxpayer-subsidized non-profit Bronx health clinics.  Espada was ordered to go straight to prison, he was also ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in back taxes and stolen money.

State Police at Sidney arrested 47-year-old Tina Thoms of Unadilla, for 2^nd degree Harassment following an investigation into a dispute on Alton Deforest Road in the Town of Unadilla.  Thoms was arraigned in the Town of Unadilla Court and released on her own recognizance, she will reappear in court on July 8^th.
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Binghamton City Police are investigating an apparent homicide at 11 Stone Street.  Police reported that 44-year-old Bretnie Owens was found deceased inside his apartment, the autopsy performed over the weekend ruled his death as a homicide.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Binghamton Police Detective at 772-7080.

Delaware County Deputies arrested 33-year-old Tanya Wood of Delhi for 2^nd degree Harassment.  Wood will appear in the Town of Delhi Court tomorrow to answer to the charge.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be sponsoring 3 farmers’ markets for the 2013 season in Sidney, Walton and Deposit.  The Sidney Farmer’s Market will be held at the Video Entertainment parking lot, 89 Main Street from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Tuesday, from July 2^nd to September 24^th.  Walton’s market will be open on August 7^th  & September 4^th, at Delaware Valley Hospital, 2 dates have been chosen for markets in Deposit, August 15^th and September 19^th at the First United Methodist Church on 2^nd Street.  More information is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.

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The American Red Cross will kick off the “Heroes for the American Red Cross” campaign today at 5:30 pm at Remliks in downtown Binghamton.  “Heroes” is a grassroots campaign where businesses, school clubs, church groups, civic organizations and individuals pledge to raise at least $1,000 for the Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter, more information is available at 785-7207.

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