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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-20-24

Sidney & Several other Fire Departments responded to a house fire 2 Pearl Street East, at about 6:00 PM Monday Night, Sidney Fire Chief John Gilmore told WCDO News about the fire:

(John Gilmore 2-20-24)

Chief Gilmore said that the cause fire is under investigation by Sidney Fire Department as well as County & State Fire investigators. This Morning, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver told WCDO News that the deceased from the Pearl Street East Fire has been identified as 72 year old Juanita Meredith.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-18-23

Sidney Police Officer Morgan Smith today received a national award from Delaware County Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith for her diligence in removing drunk & drugged drivers from local roads, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver commented about officer Smith:

(Chief Oliver 8-18-23)

Chief Oliver said that Officer Smith achieved this award while still on her probationary period with the Sidney Police Department.

The Co-Ed Sidney Slow Pitch Softball Tournament will be held tomorrow at Keith Clark Park in Sidney, with teams from around the state competing, the day will also be coupled with a fundraiser by the American Legion, to help Sidney's league play at Keith Clark Park & pay for lights & other assorted costs, according to tournament organizer Matt Walsh of Sidney:

(Matt Walsh 8-15-23)

Walsh said that Saturday's Tournament & fundraiser starts at 10:00 AM, anyone with questions about the tournament tor the fundraiser can call Walsh at 607-282-0094.

Sidney Police are investigating a round of thefts of cash & items from vehicles, most recently around Willow Street Friday. Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver comments:

(Chief Oliver 8-14-23)

Chief Oliver said that there could be an arrest relating to vehicle thefts shortly, he also said that people should not leave any valuables in their vehicles in plain sight.

The Village of Sidney Police Department announced that K9 Riggs has become certified to sniff out crime in Sidney, Chief Eric Oliver explains:

(Chief Oliver 8-1-23)

Chief Oliver said that initial testing with Riggs prior to certification went well, and they are looking forward to working with K9 Riggs to positively effect slowing down the drug crimes in the village.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Edmeston today from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Pathfinder Village, to make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

The Village of Sidney Police Department held an open house this afternoon, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver explains:

(Chief Oliver 5-17-22)

Chief Oliver said that visitors toured the Police Station & the Village Court at the Getman Building next to the Civic Center on Liberty Street in Sidney earlier today.

2 more American Red Cross Blood drives are being held in the region today. Upcoming blood donation opportunities include one in Walton from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Walton O'Neil High School, a drive will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS

The Sidney Police Department is now accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position. This position is not currently open. We are looking for a qualified lateral transfer to fill an anticipated opening this spring. Anyone who meets the specified qualification is encouraged to apply. Applicants can contact Chief Eric Oliver for more information at 607 561-2301.

Long Island Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi announced that he is running for New York Governor in 2022. Suozzi becomes the 4th Democrat to announce a run for Governor, following current Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James & New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Suozzi has been a congressman since 2016, he recently ruened down an invitation to Join the administration of the next New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Local car dealers have been having issues with people stealing Catalytic Coverters off of the bottom of the cars they have for sale, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver comments about the recent crimes & what local residents can do:

(Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver 11-30-21)

Chief Oliver said that while some of the dealerships are technically out of their jurisdiction, they still patrol that area, and they work cooperatively with the State Police & local Sheriff's Departments if an issue arises.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-30-21

Delaware County Public Health continues to see a high positivity rate of COVID 19, 12.08% of all tested Saturday through Monday have the virus, there were 76 new cases, there are 202 active cases, 14 hospitalized & 218 quarantined. 53.2 of Delaware County Residents are fully vaccinated, 80% of the positive cases are unvaccinated.

The American Red Cross urges eligible blood donors to give blood at their next community blood drive. 2 Blood Drives are being held locally today, one at the Garrattsville Fire Department from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, & another at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Sidney Village Police Officer Brandon
parry received an award this week from the Sidney Village Board & Police
Department, for his action last November that saved the life of an infant that
could not breathe, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver explains:

(Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver
2-13-20)

Officer Parry will also
be receiving the American Red Cross Real Heroes award later this year for his
action in November.

State Police arrested 19 year old
Lucian Decker of New Berlin for 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a
Child.   Troopers were dispatched to a
domestic dispute in the town of Pittsfield; Decker is accused of slapping &
kicking an infant & another victim that didn’t want to press charges.    Decker was arraigned; an order of
protection was issued for the victim.

State Police announced that 23 year
old Christian Wilson of Endicott was arrested twice, on February 4th in
Cortland County & February 11th in Tioga County.   State Police arrested Wilson on the 4th for
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Criminal Mischief after an
investigation of a man wearing only black plastic garbage bags entered a home
& left the area, he also allegedly wrecked a car nearby that was reported
stolen from Broome County.  On February
11th State Police arrested Wilson for Criminal Trespass for being at a property
in the town of Nichols where he did not belong. Wilson was released on an
appearance tickets both times.