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WCDO News — Monday 7-8-13
PM News 7-8-13
A Town of Meredith couple was killed in a single-car crash around 3:30 p.m. yesterday in the town of Meredith. 65 year old Barbara Secord of Moravia, was driving on Turnpike Road when she lost control. The vehicle became airborne after hitting a ditch and struck a tree and stone wall. Barbara Secord and her passenger, 67 year old Tyler Secord also from Moravia, were killed. Deputies were assisted on the scene by the Meridale Fire Department and EMS, the Delhi Fire Department, Cooperstown Medical Transport and the Delaware County Medical examiner.
A Binghamton man, setting off fireworks, was arrested last Friday after police discovered 209 envelopes of heroin hidden in his pants. Police responding to an unrelated call at a Binghamton apartment building heard 44 year old Joaquin Molina-Cartagena setting off fireworks. Police discovered he had an outstanding warrant for drug possession -- and while arresting him discovered drugs hidden in the front of his pants. Molina-Cartagena was arrested on drug, illegal fireworks and outstanding arrest warrant charges.
A former Harpursville high school teacher who was accused of having sex with a female student has filed a lawsuit against Broome County claiming wrongful arrest, a year after the charges were dropped. David Gatto was charged in March 2011 with felony third-degree rape involving a 16-year-old female student, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. An attorney for Gatto brought a lawsuit in Broome County Supreme Court, claiming wrongful arrest and “malicious prosecution.” The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
Governor Cuomo and State Police Superintendent Joe D’Amico announced that on-line applications are now available for the upcoming statewide Trooper examination. Exams are scheduled for October 5, October 12, October 19 and October 26 and will be offered at several locations around the state. Those interested in becoming a Trooper can apply on-line at: NYTROOPER.com. On-line applications must be submitted by Midnight September 8.
State Troopers arrested 29 year old Philip Albergo of Hancock for DWI and first degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation following an incident on State Route 10 in Hamden. Albergo was arraigned in Town of Hamden Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000.00 bail.
Oneonta Troopers arrested 29 year old Christine Parshall of Morris for DWI with a BAC result of .10%. followng a complaint on County Route 14 in New Lisbon. Parshall was issued tickets for Town of New Lisbon Court July 17.
State Police in Binghamton arrested 22 year old Amanda Owens of Binghamton for DWI with a BAC result of .12%. following a traffic stop on Court Street in Kirkwood. Owens was issued an Appearance Ticket for Town of Kirkwood Court at a later date.
A 44-year-old Binghamton woman was charged with dwi yesterday morning following a single car accident on Carman Road, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of a single car accident at 1:55 a.m. Upon arriving, deputies determined alcohol consumption may have been a factor. Sandy Yezzi was also charged with two violations: Refusal of breath screen device and moving from lane unsafely. Yezzi was issued tickets and released pending a future court appearance.
A Town of Meredith couple was killed in a single-car crash around 3:30 p.m. yesterday in the town of Meredith. 65 year old Barbara Secord of Moravia, was driving on Turnpike Road when she lost control. The vehicle became airborne after hitting a ditch and struck a tree and stone wall. Barbara Secord and her passenger, 67 year old Tyler Secord also from Moravia, were killed. Deputies were assisted on the scene by the Meridale Fire Department and EMS, the Delhi Fire Department, Cooperstown Medical Transport and the Delaware County Medical examiner.
A Binghamton man, setting off fireworks, was arrested last Friday after police discovered 209 envelopes of heroin hidden in his pants. Police responding to an unrelated call at a Binghamton apartment building heard 44 year old Joaquin Molina-Cartagena setting off fireworks. Police discovered he had an outstanding warrant for drug possession -- and while arresting him discovered drugs hidden in the front of his pants. Molina-Cartagena was arrested on drug, illegal fireworks and outstanding arrest warrant charges.
A former Harpursville high school teacher who was accused of having sex with a female student has filed a lawsuit against Broome County claiming wrongful arrest, a year after the charges were dropped. David Gatto was charged in March 2011 with felony third-degree rape involving a 16-year-old female student, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. An attorney for Gatto brought a lawsuit in Broome County Supreme Court, claiming wrongful arrest and “malicious prosecution.” The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
Governor Cuomo and State Police Superintendent Joe D’Amico announced that on-line applications are now available for the upcoming statewide Trooper examination. Exams are scheduled for October 5, October 12, October 19 and October 26 and will be offered at several locations around the state. Those interested in becoming a Trooper can apply on-line at: NYTROOPER.com. On-line applications must be submitted by Midnight September 8.
State Troopers arrested 29 year old Philip Albergo of Hancock for DWI and first degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation following an incident on State Route 10 in Hamden. Albergo was arraigned in Town of Hamden Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000.00 bail.
Oneonta Troopers arrested 29 year old Christine Parshall of Morris for DWI with a BAC result of .10%. followng a complaint on County Route 14 in New Lisbon. Parshall was issued tickets for Town of New Lisbon Court July 17.
State Police in Binghamton arrested 22 year old Amanda Owens of Binghamton for DWI with a BAC result of .12%. following a traffic stop on Court Street in Kirkwood. Owens was issued an Appearance Ticket for Town of Kirkwood Court at a later date.
A 44-year-old Binghamton woman was charged with dwi yesterday morning following a single car accident on Carman Road, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of a single car accident at 1:55 a.m. Upon arriving, deputies determined alcohol consumption may have been a factor. Sandy Yezzi was also charged with two violations: Refusal of breath screen device and moving from lane unsafely. Yezzi was issued tickets and released pending a future court appearance.
WCDO News — Monday 7-8-13
The body of an 80-year-old Virginia man who was the subject of a search by local police this week was recovered Friday in the Eastern Shore area of Virginia. Authorities said the death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. The man, Robert C. Merkel Sr. of Chesapeake, Va., had been last seen on Monday and investigators said there were indications he may have been in the West End of Oneonta last week. Items that may have belonged to Merkel were located Saturday at the Valero convenience store in the West End.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta today. Senator Seward will be joined by Fox Hospital President John Remillard to announce legislative funding to assist with a major renovation project at the hospital.
Former Governor Elliot Spitzer, who resigned five years ago as a result of a prostitution scandal, is looking to resume his political career this fall. Spitzer will seek to get on the ballot in the race for New York City comptroller. Spitzer would have to collect some 3,700 signatures by Thursday to get his name on the ballot, where he would face Manhattan Borough President and fellow Democrat Scott Stringer.
A car crash at the intersection of County Routes 36 and 37 in Guilford has left one person dead. State Police were on scene at around 5 p.m. Friday, along with multiple fire and ambulance teams. Troopers confirm that one person was killed. State Police are still investigating, and have not released the victim's name.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 25-year-old Coy Biviano of North Norwich, and 24-year-old Christopher Bonno of Sherburne, on charges of conspiracy & petty larceny.
The 2 are accused of stealing a laptop from a Norwich resident, Biviano and Bonno were arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and were both remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000.00 bail.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Department arrested 37-year-old Harry Donnely of Sherburne on a charge of 2nd degree aggravated harassment. Donnelly is accused of harassing and threatening the victim by phone. He was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and was released on his own recognizance.
Binghamton Troopers arrested Alexander G. Griffin, 25, of Bainbridge, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon With Intent to Use and Menacing 2nd. The arrest resulted from the report of a road rage incident July 4th on Interstate 88 in Colesville. Mr. Griffin was arraigned at the Town of Colesville Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
The American Red Cross has spent the past few days distributing supplies to victims of recent flooding. Bulk distribution sites were set up in Herkimer, Sherburne, and Oneida Counties. Hundreds of families picked up hot food, medical supplies and cleaning supplies. If you would like to donate to the Red Cross, you can visit their website at Redcross.org or call them at 1-800-Red-Cross.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta today. Senator Seward will be joined by Fox Hospital President John Remillard to announce legislative funding to assist with a major renovation project at the hospital.
Former Governor Elliot Spitzer, who resigned five years ago as a result of a prostitution scandal, is looking to resume his political career this fall. Spitzer will seek to get on the ballot in the race for New York City comptroller. Spitzer would have to collect some 3,700 signatures by Thursday to get his name on the ballot, where he would face Manhattan Borough President and fellow Democrat Scott Stringer.
A car crash at the intersection of County Routes 36 and 37 in Guilford has left one person dead. State Police were on scene at around 5 p.m. Friday, along with multiple fire and ambulance teams. Troopers confirm that one person was killed. State Police are still investigating, and have not released the victim's name.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 25-year-old Coy Biviano of North Norwich, and 24-year-old Christopher Bonno of Sherburne, on charges of conspiracy & petty larceny.
The 2 are accused of stealing a laptop from a Norwich resident, Biviano and Bonno were arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and were both remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000.00 bail.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Department arrested 37-year-old Harry Donnely of Sherburne on a charge of 2nd degree aggravated harassment. Donnelly is accused of harassing and threatening the victim by phone. He was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and was released on his own recognizance.
Binghamton Troopers arrested Alexander G. Griffin, 25, of Bainbridge, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon With Intent to Use and Menacing 2nd. The arrest resulted from the report of a road rage incident July 4th on Interstate 88 in Colesville. Mr. Griffin was arraigned at the Town of Colesville Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
The American Red Cross has spent the past few days distributing supplies to victims of recent flooding. Bulk distribution sites were set up in Herkimer, Sherburne, and Oneida Counties. Hundreds of families picked up hot food, medical supplies and cleaning supplies. If you would like to donate to the Red Cross, you can visit their website at Redcross.org or call them at 1-800-Red-Cross.