P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-15-25

Norwich City Police arrested 4 Norwich residents on a variety of charges Friday. Police Detectives were investigating an animal abuse case at 7 Park Street, a search warrant was issued & executed, Officers located methamphetamine, a digital scale, drug-packaging materials, plus a gun, metal knuckles, and several other weapons. The animals were removed & turned over to local veterinarians. City Code Enforcement officials condemned the residence due to unsafe conditions. Arrested were 27 year old Kathryn Schultz, 36 year old Jordan Bates, 23 year old Hunter Bishop & 47 year old Marc Kimble on a variety of drug, weapons & Animal Cruelty charges, all 4 were arraigned were remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility pending further proceedings.

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Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that Reginald Morris was sentenced following his guilty pleas to Attempted Assault and Attempted Criminal Sexual Act. Morris was sentenced to 1 ½ – 3 Years on his plea to Attempted Assault and 7 Years incarceration followed by 10 years post release supervision on his plea to Attempted Criminal Sexual Act. Morris will be required to register as a Sex Offender. The convictions stem from 2 separate incidents, on August 16, 2024, Morris approached a woman and attempted to forcibly engage in sexual conduct with her. The victim was able to resist and escape, and Morris was later taken into custody, and while incarcerated at the Broome County Correctional Facility, Morris intentionally damaged property and violently resisted corrections officers who attempted to restrain him, he bit an officer on the knee, causing injuries.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting tomorrow at 7:30 am at Bob’s Diner, where minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting will be discussed, and various community updates and events will be shared.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-15-25

Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced a 7 count indictment against 46 year old Arthur Cotten of Sidney. Sidney Police responded July 19th to a domestic dispute, where Cotten is accused of damaging a property and attempting to set it and responding officers on fire. The Indictment charges Cotten with Attempted Arson, Attempted Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Justice & Menacing.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in an animal cruelty investigation in the area of Foster Lane in the Town of Otego. On September 6, a gunshot was heard in the area. Shortly afterward, the pet’s owner discovered their animal had been shot. The animal was immediately taken to a veterinary facility and is currently receiving ongoing medical care. Anyone with information should call the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office at 607-547-4273.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s office arrested 22 year old Dustin Cronkhite of Stamford following a reported domestic dispute. On September 11th, Deputies arrested Cronkhite for Unlawful Imprisonment, Obstructing Governmental Administration & Criminal Mischief, he was transported and turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment on the charges.

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Mohawk Valley Gives, an annual one-day on-line fundraiser, returns on September 19, 2025, Hosted locally by the Community Foundation of Otsego County, Mohawk Valley Gives this year will provide more than 80 participating Otsego County nonprofits a fundraising opportunity by using a secure online platform. Community Foundation Director Jeff Katz explains some can start to donate earlier than Friday:

(Jeff Katz 9-15-25)

Katz said that Members of the community can visit givemv.org/info/otsego to browse all the nonprofits and give online to the organizations and causes that matter to them most.

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The State DOT announced that I-88 westbound will be closed near Exit 8 in Bainbridge for pavement repairs, today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Drivers should follow the posted detours, utilizing the off-ramp at Exit 8, then crossing State Route 206 to the ensuing on-ramp, back onto Interstate 88 westbound. Flaggers will be stationed at the intersection to control traffic.