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WCDO News — Thursday 8-21-25
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-21-25
37 Year Old Devin LaValley of Burlington, 29 year old Melissa McDougal of Altmar, 33 year old Grace Balthazor of Elmira and 43 year old Roxanne Clark of Bristol, Vermont, appeared in US District Court, charging them with child exploitation offenses. LaValley & the others are accused of video recording the sexual abuse of 2 minor children, which were released to the internet, LaValley distributed some of the depictions he created with McDougal and Balthazor to Clark online. All 4 were arraigned on the charges & are being held pending additional court action. The conspiracy and sexual exploitation charges carry a term of between 15 and 30 years in federal prison, the receipt and distribution of child pornography each carry a term 5 and 20 years in prison, each charge carries a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years to life, all would be required to register as sex offenders upon their release from prison.
The Delaware Valley Humane Society is teaming up with Forged Brewery this Saturday, from 12-6 at the Brewery called "STOUTS, ALES AND PUPPY DOG TAILS". Mike Andres of Forged Brewery & Erin Insinga from the Humane Society visited with WCDO this morning to explain the fundraiser & the special concoction for the event:
(Mike Andres-Erin Insinga 8-21-25)
There will also be live music, food trucks, Santa photos, raffle baskets this Saturday at Forged Brewery, 1732 State Highway 41.
The Clean Sweep Delaware Household hazardous waste Collection days are coming up on October 10th & 11th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News of the things that they will & will not accept at that collection:
(Tyson Robb 8-21-25)
Online registration continues at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, phone registration will begin September 16th through October 1st.
The State Health Department continues to monitor the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, with 5 deaths, 14 hospitalized & more than 100 cases confirmed in New York City & a small number of cases in the lower Hudson Valley. The outbreak has been linked to cooling towers on 12 buildings in the Harlem neighborhood, Legionnaires’ disease cannot be spread from person to person and can be treated with antibiotics, and a spread beyond upper Manhattan is unlikely.
State Police in Troop C are hosting 2 child car seat check points over the weekend, 1 on Saturday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown, another on Sunday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Chenango Valley State Park in Chenango Forks. New York State Law requires that all children must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they reach their 8th birthday. All children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat, more information is available by calling Troop C at (607)561-7400 and ask for Traffic.
A.M. Thursday 8-21-25
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting that 36-year-old Gerald Walke of Walton made threats to harm himself by use of a firearm. Deputies took Walke into custody, transporting him to a treatment facility. Investigators received a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order, from the County Supreme Court, requesting the removal of Walke’s right to possess rifles, shotguns, or firearms. Explosive Detection K-9 Edge was deployed, the team located precursors for bomb and explosive device construction, a rocket launcher, a rifle, drug paraphernalia & a device believed to be a homemade explosive device. A 2nd warrant was issued, the State Police Bomb Disposal Unit responded and disabled devices, & they seized controlled substances, a handgun, explosive devices, and items used for the construction of explosive devices. Walke was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.
Hartwick College welcomes back students for the Fall Semester this weekend. Highlights include the Student Move-In and Opening Convocation on Friday, & on Sunday, the traditional "First Walk" will be held, The full schedule can be found at hartwick.edu.
The summer 2025 series of Concerts at the Dunderberg will present "Electronic Music/New Media" today at 7:00 PM, the final show of the season will be "All Flutes" on Sunday night, the shows are held at the Dunderberg Gallery in Gilbertsville starting at 7:00 PM at 118 Marion Avenue, more information is available at 607-783-2010 or at dunderberggallery.com
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled today in Norwich from 11:30AM TO 4:30PM at the GUERNSEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 3 COURT STREET. Appointments can be made with the Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
37 Year Old Devin LaValley of Burlington, 29 year old Melissa McDougal of Altmar, 33 year old Grace Balthazor of Elmira and 43 year old Roxanne Clark of Bristol, Vermont, appeared in US District Court, charging them with child exploitation offenses. LaValley & the others are accused of video recording the sexual abuse of 2 minor children, which were released to the internet, LaValley distributed some of the depictions he created with McDougal and Balthazor to Clark online. All 4 were arraigned on the charges & are being held pending additional court action. The conspiracy and sexual exploitation charges carry a term of between 15 and 30 years in federal prison, the receipt and distribution of child pornography each carry a term 5 and 20 years in prison, each charge carries a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years to life, all would be required to register as sex offenders upon their release from prison.
The Delaware Valley Humane Society is teaming up with Forged Brewery this Saturday, from 12-6 at the Brewery called "STOUTS, ALES AND PUPPY DOG TAILS". Mike Andres of Forged Brewery & Erin Insinga from the Humane Society visited with WCDO this morning to explain the fundraiser & the special concoction for the event:
(Mike Andres-Erin Insinga 8-21-25)
There will also be live music, food trucks, Santa photos, raffle baskets this Saturday at Forged Brewery, 1732 State Highway 41.
The Clean Sweep Delaware Household hazardous waste Collection days are coming up on October 10th & 11th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News of the things that they will & will not accept at that collection:
(Tyson Robb 8-21-25)
Online registration continues at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, phone registration will begin September 16th through October 1st.
The State Health Department continues to monitor the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, with 5 deaths, 14 hospitalized & more than 100 cases confirmed in New York City & a small number of cases in the lower Hudson Valley. The outbreak has been linked to cooling towers on 12 buildings in the Harlem neighborhood, Legionnaires’ disease cannot be spread from person to person and can be treated with antibiotics, and a spread beyond upper Manhattan is unlikely.
State Police in Troop C are hosting 2 child car seat check points over the weekend, 1 on Saturday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown, another on Sunday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Chenango Valley State Park in Chenango Forks. New York State Law requires that all children must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they reach their 8th birthday. All children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat, more information is available by calling Troop C at (607)561-7400 and ask for Traffic.
A.M. Thursday 8-21-25
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting that 36-year-old Gerald Walke of Walton made threats to harm himself by use of a firearm. Deputies took Walke into custody, transporting him to a treatment facility. Investigators received a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order, from the County Supreme Court, requesting the removal of Walke’s right to possess rifles, shotguns, or firearms. Explosive Detection K-9 Edge was deployed, the team located precursors for bomb and explosive device construction, a rocket launcher, a rifle, drug paraphernalia & a device believed to be a homemade explosive device. A 2nd warrant was issued, the State Police Bomb Disposal Unit responded and disabled devices, & they seized controlled substances, a handgun, explosive devices, and items used for the construction of explosive devices. Walke was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.
Hartwick College welcomes back students for the Fall Semester this weekend. Highlights include the Student Move-In and Opening Convocation on Friday, & on Sunday, the traditional "First Walk" will be held, The full schedule can be found at hartwick.edu.
The summer 2025 series of Concerts at the Dunderberg will present "Electronic Music/New Media" today at 7:00 PM, the final show of the season will be "All Flutes" on Sunday night, the shows are held at the Dunderberg Gallery in Gilbertsville starting at 7:00 PM at 118 Marion Avenue, more information is available at 607-783-2010 or at dunderberggallery.com
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled today in Norwich from 11:30AM TO 4:30PM at the GUERNSEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 3 COURT STREET. Appointments can be made with the Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
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WCDO News — Friday 2-10-23
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 53 year old Tracy Thomas of Oneonta for providing false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm. Thomas was charged with Falsifying Business Records after an investigation into allegations that he provided false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm at a local sporting goods store in the Town of Oneonta. Thomas was arraigned by Central Arraignment and was released on his own recognizance, he'll appear in the Oneonta Town Court on March 2nd.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit & the Binghamton Metro SWAT team seized handguns following the execution of a search warrant at a Binghamton residence Thursday at 21 Mather Street in Binghamton. Police seized a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, & a loaded 9mm Glock handgun, which was Reported stolen in Georgia, plus 2 high capacity handgun magazines Police arrested Darshean Beaman on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree & 1 count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he faces court action at a later date.
19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced he will host an 11 county town hall meeting, 1 in each county in his District. The 1st Town Hall will be held on February 14th in Chenango County at the Norwich City Fire Station at 11:00 AM, a Broome County Town Hall will be held on Thursday February 16 at 5:30 pm at the Endwell Fire Department. other meeting are being scheduled and will be announced shortly.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old Devin LaValley of Burlington for Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an order of protection, in the Town of Laurens. LaValley was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment & was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1 ,000.00 dollars cash bail. The Defendant is scheduled to appear in the Town of Laurens Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23
Delaware County District Attorney Office announced that 59 year old John Olson of Monroe pleaded guilty to 1 count each pf 1st & 2nd Degree of Criminal Sexual Act. Olson admitted that in March of 2020 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old & in 2016 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a different child, less than 15 years old. Olson will be sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and 10 years of post-release supervision, plus another 5 year term in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision, to run concurrently to the 8 year sentence. Upon his release from state prison, the defendant will also be required to register as a sex offender. Sentencing is scheduled for March 20th in Delaware County Court.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were advised on February 1st by Colchester Police that a missing handgun related to an Order of Protection had been surrendered. The owner of the handgun, 53-year-old, Jeffrey Kaufman of Colchester, had been served an Order of Protection. which required all firearms to be surrendered to Deputies, Kaufman did possess a firearm after the issuance of this order, and it was subsequently surrendered later. Deputies arrested Kaufman on 1 count Criminal Contempt he was processed and issued an appearance ticket to Colchester Town Court at a later date.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer stolen during the early morning hours of February 2nd from 170 East Service Road in the Town of Fenton. The camper is 19.5 feet and bears NY registration BP80082. Anyone who locates this trailer or has any information is asked to contact the BCSO General Detectives line at 607-778-2053.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft that occurred on Saturday, February 4th between the hours of 9:00pm and 11:30pm in the area of Route 79 and Alexander Rd in the Town of Barker. Several items, including a firearm were stolen from an unlocked 2005 Toyota Tacoma. Anyone who locates these items or has any information is asked to contact Detective O’Brien at 607-778-2334.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 53 year old Tracy Thomas of Oneonta for providing false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm. Thomas was charged with Falsifying Business Records after an investigation into allegations that he provided false information on a firearms transaction record in an attempt to purchase a firearm at a local sporting goods store in the Town of Oneonta. Thomas was arraigned by Central Arraignment and was released on his own recognizance, he'll appear in the Oneonta Town Court on March 2nd.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit & the Binghamton Metro SWAT team seized handguns following the execution of a search warrant at a Binghamton residence Thursday at 21 Mather Street in Binghamton. Police seized a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, & a loaded 9mm Glock handgun, which was Reported stolen in Georgia, plus 2 high capacity handgun magazines Police arrested Darshean Beaman on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree & 1 count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he faces court action at a later date.
19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced he will host an 11 county town hall meeting, 1 in each county in his District. The 1st Town Hall will be held on February 14th in Chenango County at the Norwich City Fire Station at 11:00 AM, a Broome County Town Hall will be held on Thursday February 16 at 5:30 pm at the Endwell Fire Department. other meeting are being scheduled and will be announced shortly.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old Devin LaValley of Burlington for Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an order of protection, in the Town of Laurens. LaValley was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment & was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1 ,000.00 dollars cash bail. The Defendant is scheduled to appear in the Town of Laurens Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-10-23
Delaware County District Attorney Office announced that 59 year old John Olson of Monroe pleaded guilty to 1 count each pf 1st & 2nd Degree of Criminal Sexual Act. Olson admitted that in March of 2020 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old & in 2016 in the Town of Andes, he engaged in sexual conduct with a different child, less than 15 years old. Olson will be sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and 10 years of post-release supervision, plus another 5 year term in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision, to run concurrently to the 8 year sentence. Upon his release from state prison, the defendant will also be required to register as a sex offender. Sentencing is scheduled for March 20th in Delaware County Court.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were advised on February 1st by Colchester Police that a missing handgun related to an Order of Protection had been surrendered. The owner of the handgun, 53-year-old, Jeffrey Kaufman of Colchester, had been served an Order of Protection. which required all firearms to be surrendered to Deputies, Kaufman did possess a firearm after the issuance of this order, and it was subsequently surrendered later. Deputies arrested Kaufman on 1 count Criminal Contempt he was processed and issued an appearance ticket to Colchester Town Court at a later date.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer stolen during the early morning hours of February 2nd from 170 East Service Road in the Town of Fenton. The camper is 19.5 feet and bears NY registration BP80082. Anyone who locates this trailer or has any information is asked to contact the BCSO General Detectives line at 607-778-2053.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft that occurred on Saturday, February 4th between the hours of 9:00pm and 11:30pm in the area of Route 79 and Alexander Rd in the Town of Barker. Several items, including a firearm were stolen from an unlocked 2005 Toyota Tacoma. Anyone who locates these items or has any information is asked to contact Detective O’Brien at 607-778-2334.