P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-24-25
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the subsequent arrest of 44 year old Brent Trimbell of Hobart following a child sex abuse investigation and initial arrest from June 17th, when he was charged with 1st degree Rape, 2 counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse & 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, at that time Trimbell was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $300,000 cash bail or $600,000 secured bond. Investigators discovered that Trimbell sent at least 6 videos or images to a child of a pornographic nature, on Wednesday Trimbell was arrested on 6 more counts of Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor, at the Delaware County Correctional Facility following Trimbell’s release on bond from the initial charges. Trimbell was later arraigned by Town of Walton Justice Michael Rippa, where the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office argued for bail at $100,000 cash or $200,000 secured property bond on the additional charges, Justice Rippa set bail at $1.00 and Trimbell was released from custody. Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith explains:
(Shawn Smith 7-24-25)
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond also commented:
(DuMond 7-24-25)
Sheriff DuMond said that the investigation remains open and ongoing, anyone with information on any illegal activities committed by Trimbell are encouraged to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
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26 year old Jacob Goodman of Warwick, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Criminal Contempt and was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. If Goodman violates any conditions during that one-year period, he may be re-sentenced to 1 year in jail. Goodman was arrested in March following a physical domestic in progress in the Village of Walton, it was determined he was in violation of a order of protection.
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, announced funding for New York State in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill includes funding for $1.25 billion to sustain the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the primary federal program builds more affordable housing; and $73 million in congressionally directed spending for affordable housing, community development, and transportation projects across New York.
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Republican Congressman Mike Lawler announced he will run for reelection in his own Congressional District, and he will not seek the Republican Party Nomination in the next race for New York Governor. North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is expected to seek the Republican nomination, after her nomination as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations was pulled over concerns about Republicans’ small margin for leadership in the US House of Representatives.
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The Norwich Theater Company will perform “Nunsense The Mega- Musical” this weekend at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, spokesman Terry Colf told WCDO News about the interactive comedy musical:
(Terry Colf 7-24-25)
The shows will be Friday night at 7:00 PM & Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 PM, tickets are available at the door or through norwichtheatercompany.org.
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The Borden Hose Company in Mount Upton, will hold their annual Community day this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The day will include vendors, a LifeNet Demonstration, car show & music from the Beadle Brothers. More information is available at 434-1636.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 7-24-25
State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying 2 individuals connected to a burglary that occurred on May 27, 2025, on Colesville Road in the town of Kirkwood. The suspects were last seen operating a 2010 Honda Civic with Pennsylvania license plate MNM7338. Pictures of the suspects & the vehicle can be found on the State Police Facebook page, Police stated that Please should not approach the individuals, who may be in possession of long guns. If you have any information about the suspects or know their whereabouts, contact New York State Police at (607)561-7400.
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The second season of concerts at Gilbertsville’s Dunderberg Gallery will continue on July 24 with The John Colonna Trio, All concerts will begin at 7 pm. at the Dunderberg Gallery at 118 Marion Avenue in Gilbertsville.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St, to donate blood, use the Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.