P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-8-25

Norwich Police arrested 43 year old Donald Craw of Delhi, following a vehicle pursuit Saturday that began in downtown and ended in a field off Chenango County Road l0A. At approximately 11:30 pm. officers attempted to stop a Craw’s motorcycle after observing multiple traffic violations, he failed to comply and led officers on a pursuit, where he ran stop signs, nearly struck another motorist, and reached speeds double the posted limit. Craw traveled across a field & abandoned the motorcycle and attempted to flee on foot, he was caught after a brief struggle, & was taken into custody, Police recovered a large quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl, along with drug packaging materials and a digital scale, he was wanted on multiple warrants, Craw was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle & Resisting Arrest, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on no bail. Additional charges are expected.

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Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar announced the arrest of Kurt Compton of Nanticoke on rape and weapons charges this afternoon:

(Sheriff Akshar 9-8-25)

Sheriff Akshar said that Compton is currently being held at the Broome County Correctional facility, anyone with information on this case or Compton can call the Sheriff’s Office Tipline at 607-778-1196.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle being operated by a driver known to have a suspended drivers license. Prior to conducting a traffic stop, Deputies observed the driver and the passenger switch seats. Upon conducting a traffic stop, Deputies observed drugs and paraphernalia in plain view & conducted a search of the vehicle, a quantity of crack cocaine and fentanyl was removed from the vehicle. Deputies arrested 23 year old Deanna Eignor of Hobart and 30 year old Dustin Roberts of Stamford for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Both Eignor and Roberts were released on appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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A Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at the Colonial Ridge Golf Course, on September 20th and 21st, Lull told WCDO News about the event:

(Nate Lull 9-8-25)

To register by calling the Golf Course directly at 607-263-5291.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-8-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced an 8 count indictment Friday has been filed against 54 year old Joseph Bellows of Downsville, from the crash that occurred in Hancock on July 17th, that resulted in the death of East Branch Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Lucas Shuta recounted the incident at Friday’ Press Conference:

(Major Shuta 9-5-25)

DA Smith announced that counts against Bellows when the indictments were unsealed Friday:

(Shawn Smith 9-5-25)

DA Smith said that the most serious charge of 2nd degree Manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 5 to 15 years in jail if Bellows is convicted.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Gerald Walke of Walton for Promoting Prison Contraband. On August 23rd, Delaware County Corrections Division, reported that Walke received a prohibited item during visitation and intervened, The item was recovered and the visitor was removed from the facility. Walke was processed and issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer the charge.

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On Friday, Delaware County Corrections Officers were conducting a search of 37 year-old Matthew McLean, of Delhi on unrelated Bail Jumping Charges, they located a crystal type substance folded into a one-dollar bill, which was revealed to be Methamphetamine. McLean was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility om $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.

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Governor Hochul has signed a new executive order to make COVID-19 vaccines more accessible to New Yorkers, which will allows pharmacists to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines. The executive order will be effective for at least 30 days as a long-term legislative solution is developed.

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