WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 10, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53 year old Tracy Thomas of Oneonta for providing false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm. Thomas was charged with Falsifying Business Records after an investigation into allegations that he provided false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm at a local sporting goods store in the Town of Oneonta. Thomas was arraigned by Central Arraignment and was released on his own recognizance, he’ll appear in the Oneonta Town Court on March 2nd.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit & the Binghamton Metro SWAT team seized handguns following the execution of a search warrant at a Binghamton residence Thursday at 21 Mather Street in Binghamton. Police seized a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, & a loaded 9mm Glock handgun, which was Reported stolen in Georgia, plus 2 high capacity handgun magazines Police arrested Darshean Beaman on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree & 1 count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he faces court action at a later date.

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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced he will host an 11 county town hall meeting, 1 in each county in his District. The 1st Town Hall will be held on February 14th in Chenango County at the Norwich City Fire Station at 11:00 AM, a Broome County Town Hall will be held on Thursday February 16 at 5:30 pm at the Endwell Fire Department. other meeting are being scheduled and will be announced shortly.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Devin LaValley of Burlington for Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an order of protection, in the Town of Laurens. LaValley was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment & was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1 ,000.00 dollars cash bail. The Defendant is scheduled to appear in the Town of Laurens Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23

Delaware County District Attorney Office announced that 59 year old John Olson of Monroe pleaded guilty to 1 count each pf 1st & 2nd Degree of Criminal Sexual Act. Olson admitted that in March of 2020 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old & in 2016 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a different child, less than 15 years old. Olson will be sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and 10 years of post-release supervision, plus another 5 year term in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision, to run concurrently to the 8 year sentence. Upon his release from state prison, the defendant will also be required to register as a sex offender. Sentencing is scheduled for March 20th in Delaware County Court.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were advised on February 1st by Colchester Police that a missing handgun related to an Order of Protection had been surrendered. The owner of the handgun, 53-year-old, Jeffrey Kaufman of Colchester, had been served an Order of Protection. which required all firearms to be surrendered to Deputies, Kaufman did possess a firearm after the issuance of this order, and it was subsequently surrendered later. Deputies arrested Kaufman on 1 count Criminal Contempt he was processed and issued an appearance ticket to Colchester Town Court at a later date.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer stolen during the early morning hours of February 2nd from 170 East Service Road in the Town of Fenton. The camper is 19.5 feet and bears NY registration BP80082. Anyone who locates this trailer or has any information is asked to contact the BCSO General Detectives line at 607-778-2053.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft that occurred on Saturday, February 4th between the hours of 9:00pm and 11:30pm in the area of Route 79 and Alexander Rd in the Town of Barker. Several items, including a firearm were stolen from an unlocked 2005 Toyota Tacoma. Anyone who locates these items or has any information is asked to contact Detective O’Brien at 607-778-2334.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-9-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 9, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-9-23

State Police responded to a 1 vehicle rollover collision on Hoben Road in the Town of Oxford. The Investigation revealed that a pickup truck operated by 18 year old Ayden Strong of Norwich, failed to negotiate a sharp corner on Hoben Road and overturned, 18 year old Taylor Demuth of Norwich was partially ejected and pronounced deceased on scene. Two other occupants of the vehicle received minor, non-life-threatening injuries. State Police reported that the vehicle was uninsured, unregistered, and Strong was not licensed. The investigation is continuing.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 41 year old Clifton Kirk of Summit, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Kirk was operating a motor vehicle in excess of the speed limit on I-88 in Sidney on October 23rd 2021, Kirk was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury, he appeared in County Court Monday and pleaded guilty. The anticipated sentence will also require that the defendant’s license be revoked for 12 months, and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $300 surcharge, $125 crime victim fee, and a $50 DNA fee.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Brandon Morse of Edmeston twice on February 7th. Morse was charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument, 3rd degree Grand Larceny & 2 counts of Petty larceny, following an investigation in to a report a stolen check that was cashed in the amount of $3,500 at a local bank, he allegedly stole the check from a business and conspired with others to cash the check. Morse is also accused of stealing the sign for the same local business which was later recovered. Morse was arrested also for Aggravated Harassment following an investigation in to a report of threatening messages being sent to another person, containing threats of harm to the victim and a family member. Morse is being held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending future court action in Towns of Burlington & Town of Edmeston Court

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi, crossing over the double yellow line’s multiple times, they conducted a traffic stop, they identified the driver as 30-year-old Carmine Yonnone of Delhi, whose driver’s license was suspended. Yonnone was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Failing to Turn in License to DMV, Moving from a lane unsafely, Unauthorized Sticker and Possession of an open alcoholic Container within a motor vehicle, he will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 year old Steven Osei of Binghamton for 3rd degree Grand Larceny & other related charges for allegedly getting cash by depositing fraudulent checks at an ATM. Osei was processed & issued an appearance ticket for Town of Dickinson Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 2-9-23

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Today at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street in Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities:

(Stacie Haynes 2-9-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public. 

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State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 21 year old Judy Benjamin of Nineveh, she was last seen at her residence on Thorn Hill Road in Nineveh on February 5, She was wearing a green sweatshirt and sweatpants. Benjamin is white, 5’4” and weighs approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact New York State Police at (607) 561-7400.

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State Police investigated a three vehicle collision involving a State Police vehicle in the Town of Middletown on State Highway 30. The Trooper and one vehicle operator were treated for minor injuries. The third vehicle operator was not injured. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million in State funding has been released to support the renewal of State roadways impacted by extreme weather. The funding supports repaving projects at 64 locations, totaling almost 520 lane miles of pavement. In the Southern Tier Region, Projects include $1.5 million to resurface Route 12 in the Town of Chenango, $1.3 million to resurface Route 206 in the Towns of Coventry and Bainbridge, & $1.5 million to resurface Route 97 in the Towns of Fremont and Hancock.

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On December 30th, Delaware County Sheriff Deputies, received a complaint of a possible animal abuse/neglect involving several dogs, in the Town of Davenport. Deputies arrested 47 year old Doreen Biasi & 24 year old Ashley Biasi for Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance, both were released on appearance tickets for Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-8-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 8, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-8-23

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Kristopher Duncan of Plattsburgh was Sentenced To Prison In Broome County Court this week. Duncan was sentenced to 4 years in State prison followed by 5 years post release supervision after pleading guilty to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Duncan possessed an illegal loaded firearm which he discharged in a room at the Comfort Inn on Upper Front Street in the Town of Dickinson, no one was injured. Duncan has a prior felony conviction for Criminal Contempt in 2017,

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Payton Gendron of Conklin will appear in a federal court room in Buffalo next Thursday, February 16th. Gendron was arrested after allegedly fatally shooting 10 people and injuring 3 others in a mass shooting at a Buffalo Tops Supermarket last May. Gendron is scheduled to be sentenced on state charges of murder as a hate crime and domestic act of terrorism motivated by hate on February 15th. Gendron could be sentenced to death if convicted on the federal charges.

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Bassett Medical Center is welcoming 10 students comprising the Columbia-Bassett Medical School Program Class of 2025. Dr. Henry Weil will be overseeing the program:

(Dr. Henry Weil 2-8-23)

The students have completed their 18 months of pre-clinical training on Columbia’s New York City campus and will now be based at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown for 2 ½ years, their clinical experiences at Bassett consists of a required 1-year experience followed by a 1 ½ years of electives and pursuit of an area of concentration.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the first of the Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary licenses in the Southern Tier will open in Binghamton. The opening of the store advances New York State’s Seeding Opportunity Initiative, The planning board in Binghamton gave its final approval this week, The Cannabis dispensary opening in Binghamton – Just Breathe at 75 Court Street – will be owned and operated by a partnership between an experienced local entrepreneur, Damien Cornwell, and the Non-Profit Broome County Urban League.

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The State DMV announced that the annual inspection stickers will be changing. DMV officials stated that the new print-on-demand vehicle inspection certificates will be phased in, it will add enhanced security by adding vehicle-specific information directly onto the inspection sticker. The change over will be completed by the end of 2023, but drivers with the previous inspections will continue to be allowed to have them through 2024.

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63 year old Stanley Eddy of Gansevoort following a traffic stop in the Town of Milford on January 31, 2023. Eddy was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Registration is Suspended, he was issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket returnable to the Town of Milford Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-7-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 7, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-7-23

20 Year old Terry DeCutler of Sidney pleaded Guilty to 2nd degree Murder in Otsego County Court Monday, for the May 30th 2022 fatal stabbing of Kaleb O’Neill near Dietz Street in Oneonta. Terry DeCutler was arrested along with his Brother Nicholas DeCutler of Unadilla shortly after the discovery of O’Neill’s Body, Nicholas DeCutler still faces court action in connection with this case.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her expectations regarding President Biden’s State of The Union Address in Washington tonight, in a video press conference this morning:

(Gillibrand 2-7-23)

The State of the Union address begins at 9:00 PM tonight at the United States Capitol.

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Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded Friday to a report of a 2-car motor vehicle accident on Route 7 in the Town of Colesville. 40 year old Jesse Zurn of Port Crane was charged Driving While Intoxicated, plus aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Making an Unsafe Lane Change, Zurn was released on an appearance ticket to answer for his charges at the Town of Colesville Court later this month. The Driver of the other vehicle was not injured, and not charged in connection with the accident.

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Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that Kennard Wellington of Endwell was sentenced to 8 years in state prison and 5 years of post release supervision, after he was found guilty of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest in October 2022. Wellington was stopped by Police in Johnson City, he was operating a vehicle with a suspended license, no insurance, he did not comply with Police and was forcibly removed from the vehicle, he also had a loaded handgun at the time of his arrest. Wellington disappeared after the 2nd day of his trial was was located by Binghamton Police & US Marshals, he was convicted of selling narcotics in 2007 in Broome County.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-7-23

The New York State Department of Health today announced that even though laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza declined for the seventh week in a row, dropping 34 percent over the prior week’s report, the flu remains widespread across the State for the 17th consecutive week. There was also one influenza-associated pediatric death reported this week, for a total of nine pediatric deaths in New York attributed to influenza this flu season. The Department’s Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending January 28, shows there were 2,937 cases of flu reported, 304 people were hospitalized with influenza, a 35 percent decrease over the previous week.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Michael Coulman of Milford on 2 counts of Criminal Contempt, following a domestic dispute in the Town of Milford on January 28th. Coulman is accused of violating a temporary full stay away order of protection where he had contacted the protected party and invited the protected party over to his residence. A dispute then occurred with the defendant and the protected party. Coulman was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment, he was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1,000 dollars cash bail or $2,000.00 dollars bond, pending future court action in the Town of Milford Court at a later date.

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U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro announced the opening of offices in Binghamton, Leeds, Liberty, Hancock, and Oneonta. Locally, District Office locations will be at 49 Court Street in Binghamton, 661 West Main Street in Hancock & 41 South Main Street in Oneonta.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46 year old John Hilts of Mount Vision following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 28. Hilts was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court on a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Johnnie Hardwick of Binghamton pleaded guilty to Attempted Robbery, in Broome County Court. Hardwick admitted that on October 21st 2022, he entered Weis Markets on Pennsylvania Avenue in Binghamton and stole merchandise, when confronted by a store employee Hardwick pulled out a large knife threatening the worker. Hardwick was apprehended by the Binghamton Police Department a short time later. Hardwick had a lengthy criminal record, including for Sexual Abuse in 2011 and Attempted Robbery in 2002 in New York City, he will face 12 years to life in New York State prison on April 26th,

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The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Thursday, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities & how to deal with the issue:

(Stacie Haynes 2-6-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public. 

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Preliminary Information regarding this morning’s Earthquake has been released by the U.S. Geological Survey, showed that the earthquake registered a magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale, it was centered about near West Seneca at 6:15 AM. More information is available at earthquake.usgs.gov.

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Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Every county saw some year-over-year growth in sales tax collections in 2022, Yates County had the strongest growth at 21.1%, followed by the counties of Lewis (14.9%), Montgomery (12.4%) and Schoharie (11.8%). Locally, Chenango had a 2.4% increase in Tax Collections, the full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull started a Scholarship for area High School Seniors last year, with a couple of fundraisers held to raise funds for the desired amounts for the scholarships. Lull said that the fundraisers were successful and now it the time for interested seniors to apply:

(Nate Lull 2-6-23)

The Scholarships will be awarded in June for 2 students, the criteria & Applications are available at NATE LULL.COM. The deadline to apply is May 5th.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23

The Otsego County Health Department will be offering a bivalent COVID 19 Booster Vaccine at the Meadows Office Complex today, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Registration can be found on the Otsego County Health Department Website, more information is available at 607-547-4230.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro was selected to serve as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development. The Subcommittee will be focused on policies that spur economic growth, & propel the development and adoption of emerging technologies.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Anthony Ward of Oneonta following a traffic stop in the Town of Otego on January 30. Ward was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle for allegedly operating a motor vehicle on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Otego Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Jason Hoffman of Brooklyn, for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and No Tail Lamps, following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 30th. Hoffman is accused of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-3-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-3-23

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Preston Walker of Hancock on a bench warrant from State Police in Endwell. Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with Walker on January 14th, he was wanted on a warrant for Criminal Trespass, Deputies arrested Walker and turned him over to Troopers to answer to the charges.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47 year old Robert Burke of Ogdensburg New jersey, back on January 17th, Deputies were notified that Burke was at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to surrender himself for his active Delaware County Court Bench Warrant, for failure to appear. Burke was arraigned on the Bench Warrant in Delaware County Court where he was committed to the Custody of the Delaware County Correctional Facility future court action at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Frederick Brown of Unadilla following a traffic stop in the Town of Otego on January 30th. Brown was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, Unregistered Motorcycle, and for not wearing a helmet. Brown if accused of operating an unregistered dirt bike on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, he will appear in the Town of Otego Court at a later date

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Vanessa Brewer of Unadilla following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 30th. Brewer is accused of operating a motor vehicle on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, she was ordered to appear in the Town of Otego Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-3-23

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 5 people recovering tens of thousands of dollars in narcotics and illegal weapons. On Wednesday, Task Force members executed a search warrant at 127 Washington Avenue in Endicott, seizing 32.8 Grams of Fentanyl, plus black tar heroin; Suboxone strips; drug paraphernalia, Methadone Pills; weapons and $2,137.00 in suspected drug proceeds, they arrested Chase Tiffany of Binghamton & Paul Reed of Endicott. On Thursday, Task Force members conducted a traffic stop on I- 81 in the Town of Chenango, they seized 1,100 grams of Fentanyl, Forged identity documents & $1,994.00 in suspected drug proceeds, they arrested Adolofo Del Rio De Jesus of the Bronx, Franklin Valdez of the Bronx & Carlos Valdez of North Providence, Rhode Island, who is a previously deported felon originally from the Dominican Republic, All were transported to the Central Arraignment at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Wednesday to a report of a missing 22-year-old woman in Windsor, after an argument with her boyfriend, Jestin Bonilla of Windsor. Early Thursday morning, the woman was located walking along a road, she had several injuries from a domestic dispute, Bonilla was taken into custody and charged with Reckless Endangerment, Strangulation, 3rd degree Assault & Criminal Mischief, he was transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 45-year-old Theodore Monroe following a crash in the town of Hartwick. Monroe registered a BAC of over .18, he was taken to Bassett Medical Center for treatment of injuries, he was charged with DWI, Speed not reasonable and prudent and Failure to keep right, he faces action in Town of Hartwick court at a later date.

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The Jericho Arts Council announced that the deadline is Saturday to file an application to participate in the annual painting of Adirondack Chairs for this year’s Regatta Row. The chairs will be displayed along Main Street in Bainbridge in April & May & they will be auctioned off at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in May. The application can be found at Jericho Arts.com.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-2-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 2, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-2-23

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her dairy priorities for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. Gillibrand said she will reintroduce her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, to change Class I milk pricing by requiring the United States Department of Agriculture to hold national hearings to review Federal Milk Marketing Orders.

(Gillibrand 2-2-23)

Senator Gillibrand will pushing Canada to uphold its dairy trade obligations as part of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, currently Canada is not allowing American Dairy Farmers to import their product into Canada.

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $1,162,978 to 2 local homeless housing and services organizations. In New York, HUD awarded a total of $2,042,599.  The Binghamton, Town of Union, Otsego, Chenango, Delaware, Cortland, and Tioga Counties Continuum of Care received $716,456 for Opportunities for Otsego and $446,522 for Catholic Charities of Chenango County.

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It was a Basketball Homecoming for Hancock resident Laycee Drake at Binghamton University, Drake plays for The University of Maryland Baltimore County Retrievers, they took on the Lady Bearcats in Binghamton last night, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull said that drake received tremendous local support last night:

(Nate Lull 2-2-23)

Drake graduated from Hancock on 2021 and finished her High School Career with over 1800 points, she scored 11 point last night, but Binghamton won the game 80-70.

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Several area Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at 440 St. John Road in Afton early this morning. The fire was mainly confined to the 1st floor, there was smoke & heat damage to parts of the 2nd floor, 1 unconscious occupant was removed & was taken to Wilson Hospital. Firefighters from Afton, Harpursville, Greene, Bainbridge & Coventry Responded, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-2-23

Governor Hochul unveiled a $227 Billion Dollar Executive Budget proposal yesterday in Albany. The Budget contains a $1 Billion Plan to Fix New York State’s Mental Health Care, a pledge Not To Raise Income Taxes, the New York Housing Compact Will Build 800,000 New Homes, to Address Statewide Housing Shortage, a $337 Million Investment Aimed at Reducing Gun Violence, $5.5 Billion to Promote sustainable Energy, more information is available at budget.ny.gov.

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On Saturday night, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Colchester, Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 44-year-old Tyrece Williams of Syracuse, who’s vehicle registration was suspended, due to an Insurance Lapse. Williams was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Failing to turn in license plates into DMV, among other charges, Williams was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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About a dozen people were arrested at a protest at the Johnson City Wegman’s Parking lot last night. People were protesting the police brutality cases of Tyre Nichols in Memphis & the Hamail Waddell keeling incident by Binghamton Police January 1st. Police from the Johnson City, Binghamton and Endicott Police departments, as well as the Broome County sheriffs Deputies and State Troopers responded.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Delhi today. The Drive will be held at the Farrell Student & Community Center at 2 Main Street in Delhi from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, appointments can be made by calling 1-800 RED CROSS, going online to redcrossblood.org or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-1-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 1, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-1-23

Former Broome County Executive Assistant in the Broome County DA’s Office, James Worhach, pleaded guilty to felony Grand Larceny In Broome County Court this week. Worhach admitted to stealing more than $1,000 from Broome County to pay for unauthorized parking for himself and former District Attorney Stephen Cornwell, in a commercial parking lot from 2016-2019. Previously, Worhach pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for working to cover up a felony DWI arrest of Cornwell in 1995, by wiping it out of the DA computer system. Worhach will be sentenced on March 7th, he faces up to 4 years in prison, and the prosecution will seek $5,455 in restitution.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies noticed a disabled tractor trailer on State Highway 17 on January 20th, Upon making contact with the driver, 34 year old Jeiron Vallejo of Bronx, was found to be operating the tractor trailer with a suspended registration & without insurance. Deputies charged Vallejo with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Registration is Suspended, he was released on an appearance ticket to the Colchester Town Court at a later date.

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Sidney Federal Credit Union has partnered with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for every new member and business account enrolled at the credit union in 2023, spokesman Andrew Smith explains:

(Andrew Smith 2-1-23)

Smith said that Membership currently stands more than 65,000 strong and assets total more than $800 million, that is expected to grow with the expansion into new markets around the state in the coming years.

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State Senator Peter Oberacker Supported the Senate approval of legislation to help increase safety for limousine passengers. The comprehensive package of bills follows recommendations advanced by the Stretch Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force:

(Oberacker 2-1-23)

The task force was created as a direct result of the deadly crash in the Town of Schoharie in Ocotber of 2018 where 20 people died, the legislation passed by the state senate must still be approved by the state assembly and signed by the governor to take effect.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton Saturday Night, the vehicle had failed to maintain operation within its designated lane of travel, by crossing over the center roadway markings multiple times. Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 22-year-old Paul Akinware of New York, A check of Akinware’s driver’s license revealed that his driving privileges were suspended in the State of New York. Deputies subsequently arrested Akinware For Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failing to Turn in License to DMV, Unlicensed Operator, Moving from lane unsafely and No/Inadequate Lights, Akinware was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli oversees more than 46 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $17.5 billion. In February, staff from the Comptroller’s office will attend community events to help residents search for lost and forgotten money that is owed to them, New Yorkers can also check at ouf.osc.state.ny.us or by calling 1-800-221-9311.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 2-1-23

Governor Kathy Hochul will present the Executive Budget Proposal at the Capitol at 12:00 Noon today. The budget will be turned over to the legislature for consideration ,they have until April 1st to get it passed.

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State Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation released its report on the death of Paul Weeden in Walton. On October 4th 2021, Weeden called 911 and said he was going to hurt himself & needed a police officer sent to 14 Griswold Street, A Walton Police Officer responded who requested back up from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy met the Walton officer at Weeden’s residence. Weeden called the officer to come inside, he was covered by a blanket, and asked the officer to come closer. The officer asked Weeden to take his hands out from under the blanket, Weeden was holding a gun, the officer retreated out the front door, urging Weeden to drop the weapon, Weeden moved to the front door with his gun pointed at the officer, and the officer fired his service weapon, Weeden fell, but then raised the gun, and the officer fired again. Weeden was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers recovered a pellet gun at the scene, there were no markings on The gun that distinguished it from a firearm. The Attorney General’s Office determined that criminal charges could not be pursued against the officer.

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Deposit Fire Department responded on Saturday to a fatal fire on Lumber Road in the town of Deposit. The fire started around 4 pm. and the house was deemed a total loss, the name of the victim has not been released pending family notification. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Firefighters from Afton, Hancock, Harpursville, Masonville, and West Windsor fire departments responded.

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The largest open-access electric vehicle fast charging hub in the Southern Tier region is open, as the New York Power Authority developed the 16-charger site at Hancock Town Hall in Delaware County in partnership with Tesla along Route 17. The site includes 8 universal charging ports installed by the Power Authority and 8 Supercharger ports by Tesla for its EVs.

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Several Fire Companies were assisting Bainbridge this morning for a structure fire at State route 206 and Butts Road. that was called in at about 4:00 AM. WCDO news will have more details as they become available.

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