P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-18-24

Commerce Chenango & local Law Enforcement agencies & experts are looking to continue the work of Chentac, the Chenango Threat Advisory Committee in training local people about the possible threats of violent behaviors, Sal Testani of Commerce Chenango explains:

(Sal Testani 4-18-24)

Those interested in attending the session at the Achieve facility at 27 Griffin Street in Norwich on April 30th should RSVP by April 24th by email to info@chenangony.org or call 334-1400.

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Craig Ross was sentenced to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting Ross abducted 9 year old Charlotte Sena on September 30th from Moreau Lake State Park, as she was riding her bicycle while picnicking with her family. Ross pleaded guilty in February for abducting the girl & keeping her in a trailer, she was found after a multi-agency 48 hour search.

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The State Department of Labor announced an increase by more than 19,300 on the private sector job count, or 0.2%, to 8.34 Million in March. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased .1 to 4.3% in March 2024, the statewide labor force participation rate held steady at 61.4%.

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Binghamton Police confirm that 45-year-old Virgil Chastine has died from his injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Court Street in Binghamton. The 17 year old driver fled the scene, but police found the vehicle & the driver, who was originally charged with Leaving the Scene of a Serious Physical Injury Accident. The investigation is ongoing.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-18-24

37 year old Dreyshawn McDonald of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to promoting prison contraband prior to the commencement of trial yesterday in Broome County Court. On February 28, 2023 McDonald was found in possession of cocaine in his cell while housed in the Broome County Correctional Facility. McDonald is facing 2-4 years in New York State Prison and will be sentenced on July 16 in Broome County Court.

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44 year old Jennifer Williams of Port Crane pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and was sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision in Delaware County Court. On February 21, 2023, a Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a welfare check of a vehicle which appeared to have broken down on State Highway 17 in Hancock, Williams, was a passenger in the vehicle & was in possession Methamphetamine. The driver of the vehicle, Eva Witteman, was recently sentenced to 1.5 years in state prison on similar charges. Judge Hubbard sentenced Williams to 5 years of felony probation supervision, if she fails to comply with the terms of her probation supervision, she could be re-sentenced to 2.5 years in state prison.

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Bainbridge Initiative will hold an event Today at Bob’s Diner at 5:30 to 7:00 PM, the discussion will include the showing of the documentary “Chasing the Dragon” & a discussion with guest speaker, author Wilma Cotten, Carole Kanzer of Bainbridge Iinitiative explains:

(Carole Kanzer 4-18-24)

Cotten is originally from Bainbridge, her book deal with her daughter’s struggles with Bipolar disorder, & substance abuse.

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American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held locally today, one at the Walton Baptist Church from 12:30 pm. to 5:30 pm., another will be held at SUNY Oneonta from 12:00 PM to 5:00, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Michael Hill on an outstanding warrant for Promoting Prison Contraband and Bail Jumping, Hill is described as a white male, 5’8″ 170 pounds with brown hair & eyes, Anyone with information at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling (607) 778-1196 or Warrants Division at (607) 778-2923 or (607) 778-2933.

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