WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-18-17

State Police responded to a report of a two-car accident on State Route 20, in the Town of Richfield Monday. 47-year-old Jeanette Gilbeau of Pennsylvania drifted into the opposing lane and struck an SUV driven by 37 year old John Temlin of Roseboom. The Otsego County Coroner pronounced Gilbeau dead at the scene. Temlin was transported to Bassett Medical Center where he was being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.
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Oneonta Police responded Saturday to 12 Hazel Street to the report of a disturbance, Responding officers observed a man standing in the street above an older male on the ground, using his hands to defend himself. Officers said that the victim found the suspect in his home, he was chased outside, and the suspect hit him to the ground. Police charged 22-year-old Diego Bravo of Staten Island, for 2nd degree Burglary, menacing, & Harassment. Bravo was arraigned & was remanded to the custody of the Otsego County Sheriff on $25,000 cash bail/$50,000 bond, pending arraignment Wednesday
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State Police arrested 26-year-old Roger Hall of Port Crane, for 2nd degree Assault, after a fight at the Beer Thirty bar in Kirkwood. Hall allegedly struck another man in the face with a pint glass, causing several lacerations to the victim’s face. Hall was arraigned at the Town of Kirkwood Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set at this time. His next court date is pending.
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A Panel Discussion regarding Climate Change & the public perception will be held Friday in the Science Building at the State University Campus in Oneonta. Matt Beitscher will be leading Friday’s Panel Discussion:

(Matt Beitscher 4-18-17)

The discussion will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, Questions may be submitted, or more information may be obtained at metclass392@gmail.com.
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2005 Sidney Graduate Darren McElligott won a New York State Boxing Golden Gloves Championship last weekend at a tournament in Buffalo. McElligott is the 1st Champion to come from Sidney in over 40 years; previous local champions won regional championships, but not the State one. McElligott competed in the Light Heavyweight division at 178 pounds.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.


State Police responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident Sunday on State Route 23, in the Town of Roxbury. 53-year-old Yamir Betancourt of Oneonta was operating a motorcycle with his wife, 50-year-old Elizabeth Betancourt riding as a passenger. Betancourt drifted over the center yellow line, overcorrected and lost control of the motorcycle. Elizabeth Betancourt was ejected and fell into the path of a westbound 1995 Honda Pilot driven by 38 year old Isaac Abramchayev of Fresh Meadow. Mrs. Betancourt was declared dead at the scene, Mr. Betancourt was treated at the scene for abrasions, Abramchayev was not injured.
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Former Broome County Executive Debbie Preston was arrested Monday by State Police on 3 counts of official misconduct. Preston is accused of unlawfully using a Town of Conklin credit card, for her own use while serving as supervisor; Preston is scheduled to be arraigned April 25th in Conklin.
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The State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all taxpayers that the deadline to file and pay is midnight tonight. State Tax department officials remind New Yorkers that they have from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM to use the Tax Assistance phone Number at 518-457-5181.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting this morning at Green’s Long River Inn, on State Route 357, at 8:15 am. All members and directors are urged to attend. All Chamber members are reminded the Annual Dinner will be on Sunday, at the Unadilla Methodist Church.
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