JULIAN VANCOURT-WEIS – WCDO Radio News

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-2-18

wcdonews — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:31:37 +0000

Lawmakers passed budget bills late into the night Friday, finishing off a 168 billion dollar State spending plan, local State Senator Jim Seward comments:

(Seward 4-2-18)

Seward said that the budget also tackles the sexual harassment issue with tougher penalties, and deals with a 4.4 billion dollar deficit.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Gary Scofield of the Walton for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation of a domestic incident in Walton. Scofield allegedly applied pressure to the neck of another person during the domestic incident, in the presence of a child less than the age of 17. Scofield was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4000 in bond.
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The trial of Jeremy Coates began today in Chenango County Court, Coates is accused of murdering disabled Veteran David Green, by blunt force trauma to the head, in green’s Oxford home in September 2016. Melissa Crispell pleaded guilty last May to 1st degree robbery for her involvement in the crime.
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Governor Cuomo announced the passage of the bill Saturday to prevent gun violence. According to the law, New York citizens convicted of domestic abuse must turn in their rifles, shotguns, and other firearms. The original law only barred abusers from owning pistols or revolvers. Statistics show that perpetrators of domestic violence accounted for about 54% of mass shootings between 2009 and 2016.
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State Police, Johnson City Police & the Broome County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the fatal shooting of 46 year old Erika Smith Cunningham of Binghamton, and the injuring of 2 other people, at 92 Crocker Avenue in Johnson City around 6:30 Sunday morning. Anyone with information related to the shooting should call the Johnson City Police Department at 798-9318.
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State Police reported that several people were killed in a house fire at 2753 State Route 145 in East Durham today. Several Fire departments responded, the road has been closed off & the fire is under investigation, more information will be released pending family notification.
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A Public Scoping Session for the preparation of an environmental impact statement for the Oneonta Rail Yards Project will be conducted on Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Riverside Elementary School in Oneonta, and on Thursday at 6:30 PM at Greater Plains Elementary School. Oneonta City officials are planning to redevelop the railyards for future use & add jobs to the local economy.
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Governor Cuomo and top lawmakers struck a deal late Friday on a $168 billion state budget, bypassing a possible government shutdown.

(Cuomo 4-2-18)

The budget closes a $4.4 billion deficit and it gives employers the option to shift to a payroll tax, to protect employees from the federal tax changes.
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25 year old Joshua Underwood pleaded guilty to 1st-degree manslaughter for the death of Mark Morrison; he was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Otsego County Court on Friday. Underwood called 911 on January 1st 2017 and reported that he had killed Morrison in his Main Street Oneonta apartment; he also tried to set fire to the apartment unsuccessfully to cover up the murder.
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23 year old Kevin Perry of Laurens is facing 2 counts of 1st-degree murder and 2 counts of 2nd-degree murder for the December 12th shooting death of his parents in their Laurens Trailer. Perry was scheduled to go before a judge for a pre-trial conference on Friday, he was presented with a plea deal in exchange for a 25-year prison sentence, Perry is expected to announce his decision on the plea offer at a later date.
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Julian Vancourt-Weis faces charges of attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon, in connection with an attack on his girlfriend in her Oneonta Apartment December 8th, on Friday he was offered a plea deal in Otsego County Court. Prosecutors offered him a 15 year sentence in exchange for pleading guilty to assault; a decision is expected at a later date.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-29-18

wcdonews — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 22:18:17 +0000

State Leaders announced that an agreement on Lavern’s Law, which would extend the amount of time a person, could file a lawsuit for a missed cancer diagnosis. The bill amends the statute of limitations to 2 ½ years after the time that the patient learns of the error, under current state law, the statute of limitations applicable to medical malpractice actions can expire in some cases before some patients know they have been injured. The legislation is named after Lavern Wilkinson, who died in 2013 after a missed cancer diagnosis.
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Pistol Permit Holders have only until this Wednesday to recertify their permits with the State Police, if their permit was certified before January 15th 2013. Local assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:

(Crouch 1-29-18)

The forms are available at troopers.ny.gov; those with questions can call Assemblyman Crouch’s Office at 648-6080.
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State Police arrested 46-year-old Greg Dyn of Richfield Springs for 5th degree Arson, after the troopers investigation determined that on January 21st, during an argument with his ex-girlfriend, Dyn had sent her pictures of some of her clothing and personal items that he had set on fire. Dyn was arraigned in the town of Exeter Court and was released on his own recognizance. An order of protection was issued against him & his next scheduled court date is January 31st.
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Taste New York sales continued to increase in 2017, growing to a record $16.1 million, which topped last year’s sales totals by $3 million. Taste NY’s food and beverage businesses support the State’s farmers by using New York grown and produced ingredients in their products. Taste NY is promoting local products at Welcome Centers in the Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Central New York & Long Island. ——————————————
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State Police arrested 25-year-old Lisa VanDyke of Endwell for Falsely Reporting an Incident, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle & Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Interlock Device. Last November, Troopers responded to a report of a burglary in the town of Union, when VanDyke reported that her TV, video game console, and computer tablet had been stolen, troopers believe that VanDyke had falsely reported the thefts. Troopers attempted to locate VanDyke, she was observed driving with a suspended license, with a vehicle that did not have a court ordered ignition interlock device as required by a prior DWI conviction. VanDyke was issued tickets returnable to the town of Union Court on February 6th.
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On January 4, 51 year old Donald Savastano of Sidney claimed a New York State Lottery check for $1 million which he won playing the Merry Millionaire scratch off ticket. Savastano died Friday following a recent diagnosis of stage 4 cancer. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:00 AM at the Oneonta Assembly of God Church, at 1776 County Highway 48, Oneonta.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department has charged 7 teenagers in connection with the fire that destroyed a railcar on the Leatherstocking Railroad Historical Association siding in Milford last October 3rd. Deputies stated that the teens had entered the railcar over a 2 day period, removed items from the railcar, set off the flair that caused the fire.
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An Otsego County grand jury handed down an indictment against 23 year old Kevin Perry of Laurens, on a variety of counts for 1st-degree murder and 2nd-degree murder in connection with the shooting deaths of his parents in two town of Laurens home in December. Perry was remanded to the Otsego County jail without bail until his arraignment on the Grand Jury charges.
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20 year old Julian VanCourt-Wels was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on the charge of 2nd degree attempted murder. For allegedly stabbing his girlfriend on December 8th. VanCourt-Weis is accused of using a kitchen knife to stab his girlfriend in their apartment at 30 Maple Street in Oneonta. VanCourt-Wels is being held on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond pending future court action.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will restart the Reunite Bainbridge program for 2018, with a buffet dinner at Bob’s Diner on January 29th at 6:00 PM. Those wishing to attend should call 967-8657 to confirm attendance.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-11-17

wcdonews — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:07:50 +0000

Oneonta Police arrested 20-year-old Julian Vancourt-Weis of Schenectady, on charges of 1st degree attempted murder, 1st degree assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. Oneonta Police responded late Friday night to the report of a domestic dispute at 30 Maple Street, the victim was taken to Albany Medical center with stab wounds to the face, neck, shoulder & arms, she was subsequently released from the Hospital Saturday night. Vancourt-Weis was arraigned & was sent to the Otsego County Jail without bail pending future court action.
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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the newly created Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program, to provide funding assistance to eligible applicants for projects that seek to attract more tourists. Applications for grant assistance under this program must be hand-delivered to the Delaware County Department of Economic Development or postmarked by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. The Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program is funded through revenues raised through the Delaware County Hotel Occupancy Tax. More information is available at the Delaware County Department of Economic Development at 832-5123, by email to ecodev@co.delaware.ny.us or at the office at 1 Courthouse Square in Delhi.
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The Oneonta Police Department announced that, in anticipation of the snow event predicted for Tomorrow, the City is lifting parking regulations in municipal lots effective at midnight, Tuesday December 12th. Residents are reminded that vehicles are not permitted to be parked on city streets any time there is more than 2 ½” of snowfall.
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The Modern Baseball Era Committee has elected three-time 20-game winner Jack Morris and six-time All-Star shortstop Alan Trammell to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Morris and Trammell will be joined in the Hall of Fame Class of 2018 by any electees who emerge from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voting, on January 24th. Morris pitched 18 seasons and pitched for 4 World Series Champions, Trammell spent his entire 20-year big league career with the Tigers, and he was the 1984 World Series MVP,
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The City of Oneonta announced the cancellation of 4 meetings this week, due to a lack of agenda items. Cancelled are today’s “Operations, Planning & Evaluation Committee meetings, Tuesday’s Legislative committee meeting, and the Community Development committee & Planning Commission meetings on Wednesday.

The Broome County District Attorney, the State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and State Police announced a large scale bust of untaxed tobacco products which resulted in 14 arrests. 13 people from Broome County and one person from Elmira were arrested in a bust of shops selling untaxed cigarettes. State Police made the arrests Thursday evening, in simultaneous sweeps of 11 convenience stores, more charges are anticipated.
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The State Department of Health announced the filing of regulations for adoption that will improve the state’s Medical Marijuana Program for patients, practitioners and registered organizations. These regulations allow for the sale of additional medical marijuana products and the ability for the Department to approve new courses that will allow prospective practitioners to complete their training in a shorter amount of time. The regulations also streamline the manufacturing requirements for medical marijuana products. There are 38,642 certified patients and 1,358 registered practitioners participating in the program.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the availability of $26 million of for the Affordable Home Ownership Development Program. Grants can be used to make improvements to existing owner-occupied single or multi-family homes, condominiums, or cooperatives; acquire and rehabilitate owner-occupied homes for sale, including single and multi-family homes, condominiums, or cooperatives; and construct new owner-occupied homes for sale, including single and multi-family homes, condominiums, or cooperatives including dilapidated and manufactured homes. Applications are due February 16, 2018. More information can be found at nyshcr.org.
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Delaware County Public Health is hosting a free training session called “Self Care: A Response to Vicarious Trauma”. The program will be held today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon & from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The program is geared to professionals who treat people with physical or emotional traumas full time and often find themselves in need of counseling.
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The Tri-Town Regional Hospital Blood Drive will be held today from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. The Hospital lab will host the blood drive in the Conference Room; Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org, bassett.org or by calling 1-800-RedCross.
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Operation Merry Christmas announced Sunday that this year’s giveaway will be on Saturday, December 16th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Charitable organization announced that pick ups will be at their new location at 12 Whitney Way in Bainbridge, behind the Galaxy bowling alley on State Route 7, just outside of Bainbridge.