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WCDO News — Friday 9-6-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-6-24
State Police responded Wednesday night to a residence on Houck Road in the town of Masonville for a reported domestic dispute, called in by Drew Garnier. Troop C Commanding Officer Lucas Shuta commented today at a Press Conference at Troop C Headquarters:
(Major Shuta 9-6-24)
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith explained the timeline & procedures for the charges against Garnier:
(Shawn Smith 9-6-24)
Garnier was arraigned at Delhi Town Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional facility without bail.
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 4-count indictment against 41 year old Darcee Lewis of Oxford, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 2 counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia. On August 14th, a search warrant was executed by the Village of Sidney Police Based on information provided by State Parole Officers, they located narcotics and drug paraphernalia, Lewis is accused of possessing methamphetamine, fentanyl with intent to sell, as well as scales, loaded needles, and packaging materials. Lewis was arraigned & was remanded on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.
32 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City, was sentenced today as a Second time Felony Offender to 12 years in State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance On April 6, 2023, after the execution of a narcotics search warrant at Middleton's residence at 58 Massachusetts Ave in Johnson City, Middleton was found to be in possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine, with the intent to sell.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 43 year old Whitney Bachanas of Milford woman for animal cruelty after Deputies responded to County Highway 35 in the Town of Milford for a welfare check. Bachanas was charged with Abandonment of Animals, Failure to provide proper sustenance, Deputies located several animals abandoned, malnourished and mistreated. 2 emaciated dogs in critical condition were transported to Cornell University animal hospital. A 3rd dog was located deceased as well as a turkey and a quail. 2 quail were rescued for foster and rehabilitation. The Susquehanna SPCA, Cornell University and Farm Friends Network assisted in this rescue and investigation. Bachanas was issued appearance tickets and is set to appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-6-24
Colorscape Chenango will take place this Saturday and Sunday, in East and West Parks, downtown Norwich, director Michele Erickson comments:
(Michele Erickson 8-26-24)
The performance schedule for all the live acts can be found on www.colorscape.org.
The Chenango Historical Society will be conducting 3 tours again this year during Colorscape Chenango, of 2 significant Norwich structures, Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:
(Jessica Moquin 8-22-24)
More information about this & other programs can be found at chenangohistorical.org
The 2nd Annual Health Fair on the Bainbridge Village Green will be held in Saturday, September 7th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. it is being organized by Pastor Kenneth Simurra of the First Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge and United Presbyterian, East Guilford, he told WCDO News that he already has about twice as many organizations signed up for this year:
(Kenneth Simurra 8-12-24)
More information is available by email to ksimurra@msn.com.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that the 1992, 1994, and 2014 Binghamton Mets championship teams will be the 2024 inductees to the Binghamton Baseball Shrine, presented by IBM. The Binghamton Baseball Shrine induction ceremony will take place this Saturday at Mirabito Stadium ahead of the Rumble Ponies game against the Somerset Patriots.
Halfway to Hell, a tribute to AC/DC will be at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta Saturday Night, Director Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 9-5-24)
Tickets are still available at foothillspac.org
On Saturday, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold its popular Study Buddy adoption events, from 11am to 6 pm, both dog and cat adoption fees will be waived; other fees may apply. The first 80 students to participate on September 7 will receive free donor-sponsored SQSPCA book bags. More information is available at (607) 547-8111or sqspca.org.
State Police responded Wednesday night to a residence on Houck Road in the town of Masonville for a reported domestic dispute, called in by Drew Garnier. Troop C Commanding Officer Lucas Shuta commented today at a Press Conference at Troop C Headquarters:
(Major Shuta 9-6-24)
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith explained the timeline & procedures for the charges against Garnier:
(Shawn Smith 9-6-24)
Garnier was arraigned at Delhi Town Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional facility without bail.
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 4-count indictment against 41 year old Darcee Lewis of Oxford, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 2 counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia. On August 14th, a search warrant was executed by the Village of Sidney Police Based on information provided by State Parole Officers, they located narcotics and drug paraphernalia, Lewis is accused of possessing methamphetamine, fentanyl with intent to sell, as well as scales, loaded needles, and packaging materials. Lewis was arraigned & was remanded on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.
32 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City, was sentenced today as a Second time Felony Offender to 12 years in State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance On April 6, 2023, after the execution of a narcotics search warrant at Middleton's residence at 58 Massachusetts Ave in Johnson City, Middleton was found to be in possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine, with the intent to sell.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 43 year old Whitney Bachanas of Milford woman for animal cruelty after Deputies responded to County Highway 35 in the Town of Milford for a welfare check. Bachanas was charged with Abandonment of Animals, Failure to provide proper sustenance, Deputies located several animals abandoned, malnourished and mistreated. 2 emaciated dogs in critical condition were transported to Cornell University animal hospital. A 3rd dog was located deceased as well as a turkey and a quail. 2 quail were rescued for foster and rehabilitation. The Susquehanna SPCA, Cornell University and Farm Friends Network assisted in this rescue and investigation. Bachanas was issued appearance tickets and is set to appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-6-24
Colorscape Chenango will take place this Saturday and Sunday, in East and West Parks, downtown Norwich, director Michele Erickson comments:
(Michele Erickson 8-26-24)
The performance schedule for all the live acts can be found on www.colorscape.org.
The Chenango Historical Society will be conducting 3 tours again this year during Colorscape Chenango, of 2 significant Norwich structures, Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:
(Jessica Moquin 8-22-24)
More information about this & other programs can be found at chenangohistorical.org
The 2nd Annual Health Fair on the Bainbridge Village Green will be held in Saturday, September 7th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. it is being organized by Pastor Kenneth Simurra of the First Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge and United Presbyterian, East Guilford, he told WCDO News that he already has about twice as many organizations signed up for this year:
(Kenneth Simurra 8-12-24)
More information is available by email to ksimurra@msn.com.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that the 1992, 1994, and 2014 Binghamton Mets championship teams will be the 2024 inductees to the Binghamton Baseball Shrine, presented by IBM. The Binghamton Baseball Shrine induction ceremony will take place this Saturday at Mirabito Stadium ahead of the Rumble Ponies game against the Somerset Patriots.
Halfway to Hell, a tribute to AC/DC will be at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta Saturday Night, Director Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 9-5-24)
Tickets are still available at foothillspac.org
On Saturday, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold its popular Study Buddy adoption events, from 11am to 6 pm, both dog and cat adoption fees will be waived; other fees may apply. The first 80 students to participate on September 7 will receive free donor-sponsored SQSPCA book bags. More information is available at (607) 547-8111or sqspca.org.
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WCDO News — Thursday 5-30-24
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-30-24
36 year old David Lettieri of Harpursville was convicted by a federal jury of enticement of a minor & was sentenced to serve 240 months in prison. In October 2020, Lettieri traveled from Broome County to meet a 13-year-old girl in a park in Wyoming County with the intent of having sexual intercourse, however sexual contact did not occur. The investigation recovered sexual communications between Lettieri and the victim, leading to his arrest & conviction.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old Richard Lamsen of Delhi following a harassment complaint in the Town of Delhi. On April 27th, Deputies were dispatched to a harassment complaint that had occurred at Curtis Lumber in Delhi, where Lamsen allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with the victim, which impeded the normal breathing of the victim. Deputies received a criminal summons from the Town of Delhi Court for Harassment and Criminal obstruction of breathing, he was released to appear before the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.
Assemblyman Joseph Angelino joined his Republican colleagues for a press conference this week to their package of bills promote rural equity in the state. Angelino stated that his bill aims to entice younger residents to volunteer with their local fire departments:
(Angelino 5-30-24)
Other aspects of the package of bills aim to improve cellular service, they are looking to get Support from Democrats in both houses to pass the package in the last weeks of the 2024 session.
32 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance as a Second Felony Offender in Broome County Court. On April 6, 2023, Middleton was found to have 10 ounces of fentanyl at his residence during the execution of a warrant. Middleton will receive 8 years in State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision. He is scheduled to return back to court for sentencing on September 6th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Mercedes Torres of Oneonta on an Arrest Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and other related charges, stemming from a traffic stop investigation on April 1st. Deputies received notification Wednesday from State Police that they had Torres in custody for charges following a traffic stop and for an Arrest Warrant in Davenport. Torres was processed by State Police & was turned over to Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies for the Arrest Warrant.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 5-30-24
On Wednesday, State Police, members of the Broome County Sheriff's Department, members of the Department of Transportation, family and friends joined the Skinner family remembering Trooper Christopher Skinner who was killed 10 years ago while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. Trooper Skinner was remembered at the site where he was struck on Interstate 81 between exits 7 and 8, he had been patrolling a construction zone and had made a traffic stop. He was in the process of interviewing the operator when a passing vehicle veered from the driving lane to intentionally strike Trooper Skinner. Trooper Skinner was killed instantly; he was 42 years old and a 13-year veteran, Almond Upton was convicted in 2016 of Murder in the first degree and died in prison in 2018.
Springbrook will be hold an Open House & Ribbon Cutting at “The Ford on Main” at 186-212 Main Street in Oneonta today, Springbrook Director of Marketing Michael Basso explains:
(Michael Basso 5-17-24)
The Open House today will be from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, and it is open to the public.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 30 year old Michael Stein of Delhi, after Deputies responded last Thursday to an Assault Complaint in the Town of Delhi. Stein allegedly struck another individual in the head with a baseball bat after a verbal altercation, he was charged with Assault, Criminal Mischief, Menacing, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Stein was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash, $50,000 secured bond.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 9 am. - 2 pm., at the DCMO Harrold BOCES, on State Route 206, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
36 year old David Lettieri of Harpursville was convicted by a federal jury of enticement of a minor & was sentenced to serve 240 months in prison. In October 2020, Lettieri traveled from Broome County to meet a 13-year-old girl in a park in Wyoming County with the intent of having sexual intercourse, however sexual contact did not occur. The investigation recovered sexual communications between Lettieri and the victim, leading to his arrest & conviction.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old Richard Lamsen of Delhi following a harassment complaint in the Town of Delhi. On April 27th, Deputies were dispatched to a harassment complaint that had occurred at Curtis Lumber in Delhi, where Lamsen allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with the victim, which impeded the normal breathing of the victim. Deputies received a criminal summons from the Town of Delhi Court for Harassment and Criminal obstruction of breathing, he was released to appear before the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.
Assemblyman Joseph Angelino joined his Republican colleagues for a press conference this week to their package of bills promote rural equity in the state. Angelino stated that his bill aims to entice younger residents to volunteer with their local fire departments:
(Angelino 5-30-24)
Other aspects of the package of bills aim to improve cellular service, they are looking to get Support from Democrats in both houses to pass the package in the last weeks of the 2024 session.
32 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance as a Second Felony Offender in Broome County Court. On April 6, 2023, Middleton was found to have 10 ounces of fentanyl at his residence during the execution of a warrant. Middleton will receive 8 years in State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision. He is scheduled to return back to court for sentencing on September 6th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Mercedes Torres of Oneonta on an Arrest Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and other related charges, stemming from a traffic stop investigation on April 1st. Deputies received notification Wednesday from State Police that they had Torres in custody for charges following a traffic stop and for an Arrest Warrant in Davenport. Torres was processed by State Police & was turned over to Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies for the Arrest Warrant.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 5-30-24
On Wednesday, State Police, members of the Broome County Sheriff's Department, members of the Department of Transportation, family and friends joined the Skinner family remembering Trooper Christopher Skinner who was killed 10 years ago while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. Trooper Skinner was remembered at the site where he was struck on Interstate 81 between exits 7 and 8, he had been patrolling a construction zone and had made a traffic stop. He was in the process of interviewing the operator when a passing vehicle veered from the driving lane to intentionally strike Trooper Skinner. Trooper Skinner was killed instantly; he was 42 years old and a 13-year veteran, Almond Upton was convicted in 2016 of Murder in the first degree and died in prison in 2018.
Springbrook will be hold an Open House & Ribbon Cutting at “The Ford on Main” at 186-212 Main Street in Oneonta today, Springbrook Director of Marketing Michael Basso explains:
(Michael Basso 5-17-24)
The Open House today will be from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, and it is open to the public.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 30 year old Michael Stein of Delhi, after Deputies responded last Thursday to an Assault Complaint in the Town of Delhi. Stein allegedly struck another individual in the head with a baseball bat after a verbal altercation, he was charged with Assault, Criminal Mischief, Menacing, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Stein was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash, $50,000 secured bond.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 9 am. - 2 pm., at the DCMO Harrold BOCES, on State Route 206, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
WCDO News — Monday 4-10-23
P.M. NEWS Monday 4-10-23
The Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that a missing, nonverbal 15-year-old boy with autism was found safe by law enforcement and returned to his parents after leaving home & falling into a river in the Town of Fenton on Sunday. State Police responded to a report of the missing child in the Town of Chenango, who had been visiting family from Syracuse & he wandered off unnoticed, Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded & found the teen within 10 minutes of the bulletin, on West Service Road in the Town of Fenton. The juvenile was wet, he was evaluated by EMS, & was returned to his parents.
Law Enforcement agencies in Broome County teamed up to execute a narcotics search warrant at 58 Massachusetts Avenue in Johnson City Thursday, Police recovered 2 pounds of methamphetamines, 10 ounces of fentanyl, plus crack cocaine and other unidentified substances. 30 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City was charged with several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance & various other drug related misdemeanors counts, he was transported to the Broome County Jail and held for arraignment on the charges.
State Authorities remind area residents that a burn ban remains in effect through mid-May. Conditions are favorable for brush fires to spread quickly due to the dry conditions, low humidity & gusty winds this time of year, several brush fire have been reported since last week, firefighters in the town of Maine responded to a brush fire earlier this afternoon.
The Eagles Experience will be returning to the Foothills performing Arts Center in Oneonta on Friday April 28th, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 4-10-23)
Tickets are available at Brownpapertickets.com or at the Foothills Performing Arts center Box office.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-10-23
Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Hochul filed an amicus brief Friday to support the redrawing of congressional district lines following what they say was a rushed process prior to the last election that did not follow the appropriate process. Prior to the 2022 election, an independent redistricting commission redrew the congressional, Assembly and Senate lines based on the 2020 census, The commission failed to agree on new district lines, so it went back to state lawmakers, & a judge later ruled those maps were gerrymandered, then a special master to complete the maps before the election.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Joseph Amaro of Cooperstown, following an investigation into an April 1st accident in the Town of Middlefield. Amaro was charged with DWI, Operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs & Criminal possession of a controlled substance, along with several other violations. Amaro was charged after he struck another vehicle in the Town of Middlefield, he will answer to the charges in the Town of Middlefield on a later date.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited the Norwich Fire Department last week, Schumer supports renewing the ‘Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023' in the Senate, he also announced that the Village of Oxford Fire Department has been awarded a $226,200 SAFER to recruit more volunteers joining the Department.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that a missing, nonverbal 15-year-old boy with autism was found safe by law enforcement and returned to his parents after leaving home & falling into a river in the Town of Fenton on Sunday. State Police responded to a report of the missing child in the Town of Chenango, who had been visiting family from Syracuse & he wandered off unnoticed, Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded & found the teen within 10 minutes of the bulletin, on West Service Road in the Town of Fenton. The juvenile was wet, he was evaluated by EMS, & was returned to his parents.
Law Enforcement agencies in Broome County teamed up to execute a narcotics search warrant at 58 Massachusetts Avenue in Johnson City Thursday, Police recovered 2 pounds of methamphetamines, 10 ounces of fentanyl, plus crack cocaine and other unidentified substances. 30 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City was charged with several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance & various other drug related misdemeanors counts, he was transported to the Broome County Jail and held for arraignment on the charges.
State Authorities remind area residents that a burn ban remains in effect through mid-May. Conditions are favorable for brush fires to spread quickly due to the dry conditions, low humidity & gusty winds this time of year, several brush fire have been reported since last week, firefighters in the town of Maine responded to a brush fire earlier this afternoon.
The Eagles Experience will be returning to the Foothills performing Arts Center in Oneonta on Friday April 28th, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 4-10-23)
Tickets are available at Brownpapertickets.com or at the Foothills Performing Arts center Box office.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-10-23
Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Hochul filed an amicus brief Friday to support the redrawing of congressional district lines following what they say was a rushed process prior to the last election that did not follow the appropriate process. Prior to the 2022 election, an independent redistricting commission redrew the congressional, Assembly and Senate lines based on the 2020 census, The commission failed to agree on new district lines, so it went back to state lawmakers, & a judge later ruled those maps were gerrymandered, then a special master to complete the maps before the election.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Joseph Amaro of Cooperstown, following an investigation into an April 1st accident in the Town of Middlefield. Amaro was charged with DWI, Operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs & Criminal possession of a controlled substance, along with several other violations. Amaro was charged after he struck another vehicle in the Town of Middlefield, he will answer to the charges in the Town of Middlefield on a later date.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited the Norwich Fire Department last week, Schumer supports renewing the ‘Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023' in the Senate, he also announced that the Village of Oxford Fire Department has been awarded a $226,200 SAFER to recruit more volunteers joining the Department.