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State Police arrested 44 year old Rodney Oakley of Plymouth, for Scheming to Defraud, 5 counts of 4th degree Grand Larceny & 8 counts of Petty Larceny. State Police received a report last November that Oakley, who was the town Highway Department Superintendent, was allegedly using town money for his own personal use, it was determined that since December 2020 Oakley allegedly had been using town funds to purchase various car parts, tools and materials for his own personal use, he was issued an appearance for the town of Plymouth Court on February 22nd.

Firefighters from Norwich, North Norwich, Plymouth & Sherburne responded to a structure fire at 145 Morgan Acres north of the City of Norwich Monday morning. Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino told WCDO News that a neighbor removed a dog, firefighters kept the fire from spreading further into the structure, which sustained sufficient damage, the investigation is continuing.

Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Daniel Rice of Plymouth for allegedly attempting to have sexual relations with a 15 year old female. Deputies responded following a complaint of a man making arrangements to perform sexual acts with a 15 year old victim in the Town of Norwich. Rice was charged with Attempted Rape & Attempted Dissemination of Indecent Material to a Minor, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail. Rice is due back in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-7-22

Norwich Firefighters responded Saturday night to a fire at an apartment building at 32-34 Silver Street. one person was found unresponsive & was airlifted to Upstate Hospital's Burn Unit in Syracuse, 1 dog died in the fire. The Norwich Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Plymouth and North Norwich Fire Departments. 7 people were displaced by the fire, the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Sidney Police Department conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation today that resulted in the arrest of 2 people. Sidney Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to its rear license plate lamp not working, the driver, 23 year old Colin Stanton of Sidney was charged with Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, the passenger 36 year old Tina Bremner of Plymouth was charged with 2 counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, both were released on appearance tickets for Village of Sidney Court at a later date.

State Police & Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Crash near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 Friday morning. State Police reported that the crash occurred when 22-year-old Kenneth Button of Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old James Glover of Norwich, Glover's mini van overturned & he was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus for treatment.

State Police & local Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Collision near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 this morning, shortly before 8:00 AM. State Police reported that the crash occurred when a 22-year-old male from Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old male of Norwich, the mini van was overturned in the accident & the driver was transported to AO Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus for treatment. The investigation is continuing.

State Police arrested Chenango County Sheriff Candidate Debra Cubbedge of Norwich on Tuesday, along with 21 year old Kymani Frazer of Yonkers, they were both arrested for 2nd degree criminal trespass, after Troopers were dispatched to a dispute at a residence on County Road 44 in the town of Plymouth. State Police said that Frazer and Cubbedge entered the residence without permission and remained inside unlawfully; they left prior to the trooper’s arrival and were located in the City of Norwich. Cubbedge & Frazer were released, and will return to Plymouth Town Court on October 27.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Sunday to an address in the Town of Plymouth to locate 26 year old Chelsey Hendricks on an Arrest Warrant.  Deputies located a Hendricks sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle, While Deputies were taking Hendricks into custody, Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia were located & the vehicle was seized.  The investigation revealed that Hendricks possessed Methamphetamine, she was arraigned on the Warrant and for Criminal possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and she was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail pending future court action.  The investigation is ongoing & more charges are anticipated.

Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 43 year old Robert Mohammed of Plymouth for DWI and false personation, following a traffic stop on State Highway 12 in the Town of Oxford. Mohammed is accused of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol & providing a false identity to the investigating Deputy. Mohammed was released on an appearance tickets and is to return to the Town of Oxford Court on a later date.

Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced today that 38 year old Derrick Cervini of Binghamton has been sentenced to 13 years in New York State prison and 20 years parole for 1st degree criminal sexual act.  Cervini was arrested for allegedly performing sexual acts with an underage female.

At 9:45 pm on Friday, Chenango County 911 received a report of a house fire at 61 Henry Street in the City of Norwich. The Norwich Fire Department with mutual aid from North Norwich & Plymouth Fire Departments and Chenango County Bureau of Fire responded to a working fire on the 2nd floor of the 2-story structure. The fire was knocked down quickly, 1 firefighter received minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. The cause of the fire was electrical.

Firefighters in Norwich fought a blaze at 20 Brown Street Sunday afternoon at around 3:35 PM.  1 occupant escaped firefighters from North Norwich & Plymouth assisted the Norwich Fire Department, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 911 center received a call of an individual
who had shot a rifle in the direction of 2 people in the Town of Plymouth
Monday.  Upon arrival, officers located
27 year old Zachary Ketchum, who was charged with 2 Counts of Reckless
Endangerment & menacing & 1 Count Criminal Mischief.  Ketchum was arraigned, released, &
Temporary orders of protection were issued for the victims.  The investigation is ongoing and additional
charges are pending.

State Police arrested 31 year old Tami Gray of Oneida for
Burglary, Robbery, attempted Robbery, Menacing and Reckless Endangerment.  Gray was arrested following a burglary in the
town of Plymouth and 2 vehicle pursuits that ended in the town of Willet after
a tire deflation device was utilized and the 2 suspects were taken into
custody.  Gray was processed and
arraigned in the town of Plymouth court where she was remanded to the Chenango
County Jail on $50,000 cash bail, the male suspect has charges pending, the investigation
is continuing.

State Police arrested 54 year old John Buffa of Plymouth for
DWI, after Troopers were dispatched to an accident on County Road 16 in the
town of Plymouth.  The driver of the
vehicle had left the scene and was walking along County Road 16, knocking on
doors asking for a ride, troopers located Buffa, & after failing
standardized field sobriety tests, Buffa was arrested.  Buffa was transported to Chenango Memorial
Hospital for further evaluation.  After
he was released, he was processed then provided appearance tickets to the town
of Plymouth court for today.

Tomorrow is Election Day in New York State, locally, 5
people are running for 3 spots in the State Supreme Court 6th
District, they are Democrats Pete Charnetysky & Claudette Newman &
Republicans Chris Baker, Oliver Blaise, Mark Masler.  In Delaware County for the Sidney Town
Clerk's position, Incumbent Lisa French faces Republican Sheila Paul,   In Delhi & Hamden Town Council races;
each race has 3 candidates for 2 seats.
There are races in 3 districts of the Otsego County Board of
Representatives in districts 2, 3 & 14, there is an election for Laurens
Town Supervisor between Democrat Dean Buccheri & Republican David Neske,
and there are town council seat races in Butternuts, Hartwick, Laurens, New Lisbon,
Oneonta, and Worcester.  In the City of
Oneonta, there are races for common council seats in Wards 2, 4, 5, 6 &
8.  In Chenango County, there is an
election for Norwich City Mayor between incumbent Christine Carnrike, Jill
Osterhoudt-Kraft, Shawn Sastri & former Mayor Joe Maiurano; there are races
for Norwich City Council seats in wards 3 & 5, for Town of Norwich
Supervisor, the voters will decide between Debra Cubbedge & Stanley
Foulds.  In the Town of Coventry, a race
exits for Supervisor between Jan Andrews vs. Jennifer Boudreau.  In the town of Guilford Supervisor's race,
incumbent George Senek faces a challenge from Write-In candidate Dan
Harrington.   In the Guilford Town Council,
2 seats are up between Terence Ives, Richard Dunnigan, Gilda Ward, plus Write
Ins:  Rebecca Young and Duane Reif for
Town Council,   for Town of Pharsalia
Supervisor, the race is between Jeremiah Micklas vs. David Soule & there
are 3 candidates for 2 seats on the Town of Plymouth board.

Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 29 year old
Samantha Smith & 38 year old Vincent Guglielmo of Plymouth, following an
investigation into the assault of a 4 year old girl & a 5 year old
Boy.  Smith & Guglielmo were charged
with 2nd & 3rd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child &
Unlawful Imprisonment,  both were
remanded to the Chenango County Jail on large cash bail pending future court
action, the investigation is continuing.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old
William Johnson for criminal possession of a controlled substance, for
allegedly possessing Methamphetamines, crack cocaine & a narcotic during a
traffic stop.  Johnson was arraigned in
the Town of Plymouth Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
cash bail pending additional court action in the Town of Plymouth Court.

35 year old Kelli Johnson of the town of Plymouth was
indicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance & endangering
the welfare of a child.  Johnson was
arrested June 25 by the Chenango County Sheriff's Department she is accused of
possessing methamphetamines with intent to sell, in the presence of a child
under the age of 17.  Johnson faces
additional court action in Chenango County Court shortly.

39 Year Old Gary Nichols of Norwich was arrested officers
got a complaint of a trespasser going through a parked vehicle on Plymouth
Street. Residents chased the Nichols into a wooded area, Nichols allegedly
stabbed one of the people pursuing him, & biting another person. The
stabbing victim was hospitalized for 10 wounds to the head and torso. The biting
victim was treated and released from the hospital.  Nichols was charged with 1st-degree assault,
3rd-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and petty larceny &
trespassing.

Chenango County Sheriff's Department executed a no knock
search warrant at 121 Ashcraft Road in the Town of Plymouth Tuesday. The search
warrant stemmed from an investigation involving the distribution of Crystal
Methamphetamine, Norwich Police assisted with the investigation and execution
of the search warrant.  The Narcotics
Division arrested 47 year old William Johnson and 35 year old Kelli Johnson for
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of Drug
Paraphernalia, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The Sheriff’s Office
recovered Crystal Methamphetamine, packaging material, digital scales, cash,
and several firearms. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Chenango County Health Department will hold another Free
Rabies Clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today.  The Clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire
Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

30 year old Christopher Bonno has been charged with 4th
degree arson, 3rd degree Burglary & resisting arrest following the report
of a barn fire at 3973 State Highway 23 in the town of Plymouth at about 8:00
PM Saturday night.  Smoldering hay was
extinguished, no injuries were reported.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 Cortland
residents for burglaries committed in Chenango County.  Michael and Matthew Maricle are accused of
committing multiple burglaries in the Towns of Pharsalia and Plymouth; they are
accused of forcing their way into homes and stealing various items, including firearms.  Detectives recovered DNA at the scene; the
Maricle brothers were arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and are scheduled
to return to court at a later date, more arrests are expected.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dustin Dunagan
of Sherburne for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Criminal Possession of
Marihuana on Wednesday.  Dunagan was
arraigned in the Town of Plymouth Court and was remanded to the Chenango County
Correctional Facility on $200 cash bail. Dunagan is scheduled to appear in the
Town of Pharsalia Court on a later date.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Plymouth man for Burglary and Grand Larceny in the Town of Pharsalia. 23 year old Austin Demuth of Plymouth is accused of unlawfully entering the residence of a victim and stealing several items, valued at more than $1,000, in July. Demuth was located hiding in his residence in the Town of Plymouth, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.

The City of Norwich will begin a Grinding and Paving project, beginning on Plymouth Street, tomorrow to Tuesday, July 17th. There will be Limited access during the
grinding of the street and NO access during paving. Work begins at 7:00 AM daily.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Cordell Witherow of Plymouth for 3rd degree Assault. Witherow is accused of causing serious physical injury to an unidentified male victim. Witherow was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Plymouth Court at a later date.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Plymouth man for 3 counts of Grand Larceny, Scheming to Defraud, and Issuing a Bad Check, in Sherburne and Plymouth. 48 year old Russell Davis of Plymouth was arrested after he allegedly stole three separate vehicles from three separate victims using checks with insufficient funds. 2 of the vehicles were recovered & returned, the 3rd was sold for scrap. Davis was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 22 year old Cecil Garcia of Plymouth, Pennsylvania and 22 year old Miguel Cordoba of Roselle, New Jersey for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana after a traffic stop for failure to dim headlights on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden. Garcia was also arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation after learning that his privileges in the state of New York were revoked. Cordoba and Garcia are to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.