P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23
Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 area residents after they were stopped driving a stolen vehicle. Deputies stopped the vehicle on Oneida Street in Oneonta, it had been reported stolen earlier that day. 45 year old Tressa Becker of Unadilla and 54 year old Michael Hartley were arrested for criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of to controlled substance, deputies seized heroin and fentanyl from the vehicle. Becker was released on an appearance ticket. Hartley was wanted on an active bench warrant and was being held at the Otsego County Jail.
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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force & Binghamton Police executed a narcotic search warrant Wednesday at 111 Oak Street in Binghamton. Police arrested 37 year old Andrew Bethune of Binghamton for criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon & criminally using drug paraphernalia. Police seized A .22 Revolver, Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, $5,481 in cash, & items used in the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Bethune was transported to the Binghamton Police Department for processing.
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CDO Workforce is hosting a free virtual job fair for all businesses and job seekers in several counties in the region, including Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties on Tuesday, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Training materials for businesses & prospective Employees can be found at working-solutions.org, prior to Tuesday’s event.
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Sidney Village Police arrested 64 year old Peter MacDonald of Sidney. MacDonald was charged with Criminal mischief, Reckless endangerment, & Discharging an air gun within the village, he faces court action at a later date.
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Sidney Village Police arrested 19 year old Joseph Riglioni of Sidney on a variety of charges. Riglioni was charged with 1st degree Burglary, 3rd degree Assault & Criminal mischief following a brief investigation, Riglioni faces court action at a later late.
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8.5 million for essential infrastructure and long-desired community development projects across the Southern Tier. This federal funding was secured by the senators as Congressional directed spending in the end-of-year budget for Fiscal Year 2023. $2,850,000 was confirmed for the City of Norwich Water Main Replacement project, due to begin in April.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23
43 year old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport pleaded guilty to 1 count of 1st-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, in Delaware County Court. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that Hoyt appeared in court for a scheduled hearing on January 17 and instead of moving forward with the hearing, he entered a guilty plea, for performing sexual acts on a child younger than 13 years old on 2 occasions between January and August of 2019. Hoyt will be sentenced to 20 years in jail and 10 years of post-release supervision, he will be required to register as a sex offender, sentencing is scheduled for March 6th.
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The Community Cultural center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday January 28th, with music & food, Center Board President Amy Williams said that other fundraisers are likely to follow to keep the Center going forward:
(Amy Williams 1-27-23)
The Admission price will be $15, with proceed benefiting the Community Cultural Center’s future programs.
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The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive in Oneonta Tomorrow. The drive will be held at the Elm Park Church at 401 Chestnut Street from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800 RED CROSS or at redcrossblood.org.
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