WCDO Radio News

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will host their next Community Meeting tomorrow regarding the planning of the "America’s Potluck & Turtle Island” festival, Chenango County Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:

(Jessica Moquin 6-16-26)

The Wednesday community dialogue will take place 5–6:30 pm. at the James S. Flanagan Research Center on the CCHS museum campus, located at 43 Rexford St. The goals for these conversations are to coordinate festival logistics and determine what additional planning needs to be accomplished for hosting a successful program. “America’s Potluck & Turtle Island” welcomes the participation of libraries, arts organizations, historical societies, and other community organizations in this historic community event. The free, family-friendly festival is scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 pm. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds

The Deadline to register for the Gus Macker Basketball tournament in Norwich on July 11th and 12th, are only a few days away, organizer Tom Revoir comments:

(Tom Revoir 6-16-26)

Teams can sign up at macker.com & go to the Norwich drop down, those interested in volunteering or being a referees for the tournament should call 607-336-9622 extension 29.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-16-26

Binghamton Police Department arrested 53 year old Stanley DeGroat of Binghamton and 47 year old Brett White of Binghamton, following a shooting. DeGroat was charged with Attempted murder, Criminal possession of a weapon, Criminal contempt & 4 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, White was charged with 8 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, following an incident Sunday, where DeGroat fired a shot that grazed the victim's hand, he fled the scene on a bicycle, he was located & taken into custody. Search warrants were obtained & executed at 2 locations, Officers found several rifles, shotguns, and 2 illegally possessed handguns, which led to White's arrest. Both face court action shortly, more charges may be forthcoming.

Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Trump administration dismissed its appeal of a court ruling striking down its blockade on wind energy development. In May 2025, James led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in suing to block a presidential directive suspending all federal approvals for wind energy projects. In December 2025, the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for summary judgment, declared the directive illegal, and vacated the order.

New York Attorney General Letitia James called for the passage of the One Fair Price law, which would ban surveillance pricing in New York state. Surveillance pricing is when companies use algorithms to analyze consumers spending habits, and then determine the highest price they will pay for a product. James said that 2 neighbors could buy the same product at the same time but pay different prices, The package includes 2 bills, one for online shopping and one for traditional retail stores. The bills also ban the use of electronic shelf labels in grocery stores and pharmacies.

A heavy presence of emergency responders and volunteers from both New York and Pennsylvania are searching for 18-year-old Dalton Malmstrom, who was last seen leaving his residence near the Susquehanna River in the town of Nichols, at 7:45 am. Saturday, Family members told Police that he was not acting like himself prior to leaving. Dalton is described as a 5-foot-10 white male with dark hair and was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt. Anyone who with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the State Police at (607) 561-7400 immediately, a picture is posted at the State Police Facebook page.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old James Clark Jr. who is wanted on a Warrant for 2nd degree Assault by the Town of Meredith Court. Clark is described as a white male, 5'10" with brown hair, brown eyes, Anyone with information should contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 832-5555 or “Submit a Tip” at the Sheriff’s office APP.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-19-25

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 42 year old August White of Broadalbin for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address, White was charged following an investigation where he relocated from a residence in the Town of Otego and did not make the proper notification to the Sex Offender Registry, an arrest warrant was applied for and granted through the Town of Middlefield Court. White was arrested by outside agencies on unrelated charges and remanded to several different correctional facilities. On June 10th, he was released from prison in to the supervision of New York State Parole Officers & was turned over to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for Arraignment, he is expected to be held in Jail without bail due to prior felony convictions.

Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigations released its report on the death of a man who died following an encounter with the State Police in Otsego County. On December 22 in 2021, a trooper responded to a call reporting a suicidal individual at an apartment in Unadilla. When the trooper arrived, he saw Mark Beilby Jr. holding a knife to his chest in the kitchen. The trooper tried to persuade him to drop the knife, Beilby refused, threw kitchen knives at the trooper, and the trooper shot Beilby in response, he was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. After an investigation, which included footage from body-worn cameras, legal analysis and interviews, the investigations office concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the trooper’s actions were justified under New York law, criminal charges will not be pursued against the officer.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for James Pruitt on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Register Under the Sex Offender Registration Act, he is known to frequent the Ridge Road area of the Town of Colesville. Pruitt is a balding white male, 6'2", 260 pounds with brown eyes, Anyone with information on Pruitt can submit tips to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff or call (607) 778-1196.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for David Gardner on an outstanding warrant for a sex offender Registration Violation Gardner is described as a white male, 6' 1" 180 pounds with brown hair & brown eyes, Anyone with information on Gardner is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 778-1196

Another American Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Oneonta Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the St. James Church at 305 Main Street. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-30-24

On Monday, Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol a responded to a 911 call regarding a dispute involving multiple individuals and a firearm in the Town of Fenton. 1 of the involved parties had been fighting with multiple individuals before leaving in a red Jeep and returning, patrols found 41 year old Matthew Penny of Chenango Forks, he ignored commands by patrols & drove off. Deputies learned of a female victim inside the residence had injuries from being hit by Penny’s vehicle, she was transported to Wilson Hospital. Deputies met Penny at his address in the Town of Fenton, , he was taken into custody & was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Assault, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, he was arraigned & was released & ordered to appear in the Town of Fenton Court at a later date.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host "Bainbridge Days" today & tomorrow at the Village Green Park. Chamber spokesperson June White comments:

(June White 8-30-24)

Area Merchants & restaurants will be open, as well as the Bainbridge Free Library, more information is available on the Bainbridge Chamber Facebook page.

State Police arrested 67 year old Eric Halstead of Candor, for Corrupting the Government & 3rd degree Grand Larceny, following an investigation by State Police with the Office of the State Comptroller. An investigation revealed that over several years while Halstead was Mayor of the Village of Candor, he withdrew over $23,000 dollars in cash from a Village account for personal use, Halstead replaced approximately $19-thousand dollars but still owes money to the Village of Candor. Halstead was arrested and Arraigned & he was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to appear in the Candor Town Court on August 5th.

A.M. News Tuesday 7-2-24

State Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute on County Highway 47 in the town of Oneonta. 37 year old Timothy White of Oneonta was in possession of long guns and a victim was fearful of White’s past actions that could lead to further harm. While issuing an Extreme Risk Protection Order, Troopers observed numerous firearms and narcotics related items which further resulted in a search warrant of White’s residence, where Police seized methamphetamines, heroin, pills, scales, packaging materials & 2 rifles with defaced serial numbers White was charged with multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, he was arraigned & was remanded on $50,000 cash or $100,000 property bond.

Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of every attorney general in the nation in securing $350 million from Publicis Health, LLC for the company's role in the opioid crisis. Publicis is one of the world's largest healthcare advertising companies and developed predatory and deceptive marketing strategies for Purdue Pharma to increase prescriptions and sales of opioids such as OxyContin, ultimately fueling the opioid epidemic. New York will receive $19,176,750 as a result of the agreement, which will be used to fund opioid abatement, treatment, and prevention.

4 people were injured yesterday when a vehicle crashed into the White Rose day Spa on the Vestal Road Wednesday afternoon. 4 people were taken to area hospitals after the crash with non-life threatening injuries, the vehicle was a courtesy rental from Miller Honda nearby, the investigation is continuing.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Shaun Putrino on an outstanding warrant for criminal mischief, he is described as a white male, 6'2" 160 pounds with hazel eyes & & brown hair. Anyone with information on the location of Putrino is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or at (607) 778-1196.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Joseph Chinchilla on an outstanding warrant for Reckless Endangerment Chinchilla was last known to frequent the Cass Road area of the Town of Sanford. , he is described as a white male 6'2" 210 pounds with brown hair & hazel eyes, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office online at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling 778-1196.

Attorney General Letitia James announced today that a federal appeals court has upheld a court order that New York, the Federal Trade Commission and 6 other states won against convicted criminal Martin Shkreli for engaging in illegal and monopolistic behavior as the CEO of Vyera Pharmaceuticals. The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the January 2022 decision of the District Court for the Southern District of New York, which found that Shkreli violated both federal and state laws by engaging in an illegal scheme to maintain a monopoly over a lifesaving drug, Daraprim, after increasing its price by over 4,000%, Shkreli is banned for life from the pharmaceutical industry and ordered to pay $64.6 million.

Attorney General Letitia James & a coalition of 21 attorneys general, support a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives rule that would ensure more gun sales are subject to background checks. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the ATF proposed a new regulation to clarify what it means for a person to be "engaged in the business" of dealing in firearms, and therefore required to obtain a license and run background checks when selling guns, that rule would close loopholes that allowed for the unlicensed sale of firearms, including online and at gun shows.

State Police is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the 2 men who entered the Dollar General in Marathon on October 30th & purchased a gift card worth $500, allegedly using five fraudulent $100 bills. The men left in a dark colored sedan with what appeared to be a white license plate. The males are described to both be dark skinned, the pictures are available at the State Police website, Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at (607)561-7400.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Autumn Zupancic on an outstanding warrant for jumping bail, she is described as a white female, 5'3" 115 pounds with hazel eyes & brown hair, Tips may be submitted electronically to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling (607) 778-1196.

The Raymond Corporation of Greene will hold their 9th annual Manufacturing Day Event starting this this Friday October 6th. Raymond Vice President of Operations Tony Topencik explains:

(Tony Topencik 10-2-23)

Topencik said that this will be the 4th year in a row that it will be a virtual event, running through October 27th for those teachers who have students interested in a career at Raymond.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-2-23

State Police has activated the New York State AMBER ALERT and is investigating a child abduction that occurred near Moreau Lake State Park in Gansevoort, NY at about 6:45 PM Saturday. 9 year old Charlotte Sena is a White female, with long, blonde hair. She is approximately 4 feet 6 inches tall, with green eyes, and weighs about 90 pounds. Charlotte was last seen wearing an orange tie-dye Pokemon shirt, dark blue pants, black crocs, gray bike helmet. Anyone with any information is asked to call the New York State Police at (518) 457-6811 or dial 911.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York today, Opening statements are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in the case brought last September by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused Trump, his sons and his family business of inflating Trump's net worth by more than $2 billion by overvaluing his real estate portfolio.

A Judge ruled that State Attorney General Letitia James $250 million lawsuit against Donald Trump will proceed without delay. The lawsuit is against Trump and his real estate company. The trial is expected to begin October 2.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dylan Shoemaker on an outstanding warrant for Criminal Contempt, he is described as a white male, 6'3" tall with brown eyes & brown hair, he is balding & wears glasses & is known to frequent the Town of Fenton. Anyone with information on the location of Shoemaker is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

Attorney General Letitia James and DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a settlement with FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. in Delhi over numerous violations of state and federal environmental laws. The Delhi manufacturing facility was emitting dangerous air and water pollution into the surrounding community, putting public health at risk. The agreement with Federal & State Agencies requires Friesland to come into full compliance with environmental protection laws and pay a penalty of $2.88 million. New York will receive $1.44 million to fund projects that benefit public health and the environment in the Delhi area.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Nicholas Wood on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Wood was described as a white male, 5'11" 205 Pounds, with blue eyes & brown Hair, he is wanted for violation of probation for Petty Larceny, Resisting Arrest & Obstructing Governmental Administration, Anyone with information on the location of Wood is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office website: gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

The Broome County Special Investigations Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in the Town of Chenango, at the Comfort Inn on Upper Front Street. 42 year old James Konidis of Binghamton is accused of throwing a package of narcotics out of his 4th floor window in an attempt to hide or dispose of the drugs, investigators located 6.1 grams of Fentanyl thrown from the window, plus they seized methamphetamine as well as a scale for weighing narcotics from the room. Konidis was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with /Attempting to Conceal or Destroy with Physical Evidence, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Konidis was taken to Central Arraignment at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility for processing and arraignment.

The Broome County Sheriff's Office is looking for Berny Perez-Nunez, who is wanted on a warrant for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Perez-Nunez is described as a white/Hispanic male, 5'10, weighing 270 pounds with brown eyes and hair. Anyone with information on Perez-Nunez's location is asked to contact the sheriff's office at Gobroomecounty.com or (607) 778-1911

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-28-23

State Police arrested 3 teens after fleeing from law enforcement in a vehicle. Troopers were in Endicott they observed a Hyundai Elantra that was reported stolen out of the Syracuse area. Troopers attempted to make a traffic stop, The vehicle accelerated and failed to comply. Numerous violations occurred through multiple villages, towns and city. While on Interstate 81 near exit 5, Troopers deployed a Stinger, which is a tire deflation device, All 4 tires deflated and 3 juvenile occupants were taken into custody, they were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, the 16-year-old driver was also charged Unlawfully Fleeing from a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. All were arraigned at Youth Part Court.

Delaware County District Attorney's office announced that 47 year old James Amato, also known as Tony Amato of Downsville was arraigned on an Amended Violation of Probation Petition in Delaware County Court. Amato is accused of possessing drugs on February 18th in the Town of Colchester and a hearing was scheduled for April 3rd. Amato was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail, he was serving a sentence of probation supervision for his February 2022 convictions of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, If his probation supervision sentence is revoked, he faces up to 9 years in State Prison.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dalton Lannon, on an outstanding warrant, he is described as a White Male, 5'11", 190 pounds with blond hair & hazel eyes, Anyone with information can submit Tips electronically to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or via telephone by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-20-22

Attorney General Letitia James and the State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the arrest and arraignment of 60 year old Carl Carro of Walton, for failing to pay more than $75,000 in New York state taxes over the past 6 years, he was previously arrested for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme. Carro is charged with multiple counts of Criminal Tax Fraud, Offering a False Instrument for Filing and Repeated Failure to File Personal Income Tax Returns, if convicted, he faces 10 to 20 years in state prison. Carro was arraigned in the village of Sidney court and was remanded pending a bail hearing.

The Mid-York Concert Band will present its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 2:30 PM in the Norwich High School Auditorium.  The ensemble is made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Earlville Opera House. Contributions are also accepted at the door.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-20-22

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 64 year old Sherrie White of Deposit, following an investigation of a domestic dispute. Deputies reported that White was engaged in the dispute with a protected party of an order of protection, Deputies charged White with Criminal Contempt, White was processed and released on an appearance ticket for Town of Deposit Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-16-22

18 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin has been charged with 1st degree murder, for the mass shooting Saturday at a Buffalo Tops Supermarket, 10 people were killed, 3 injured, Buffalo Police believe that Gendron drove to Buffalo specifically to shoot & kill black people in the supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood, Gendron allegedly posted a white supremacist manifesto online, he had previously received a mental health evaluation after making threats of violence in 2021 at Susquehanna Valley High School. Gendron is being held without bail pending court action on Thursday, more charges are expected as the investigation continues, the FBI is investigating.

Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert urging New Yorkers to beware of potentially fraudulent charities created in the wake of the hate-filled terror attack in Buffalo. Anyone who believes an organization is misrepresenting its work, or that a fundraising or charitable scam is taking place, please contact the Charities Bureau at charities.complaints@ag.ny.gov.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-14-22

The Body of 76-year-old James Andrews of Binghamton has been found in Silver Lake Township, Pennsylvania, his body was discovered on April 8 by members of the Binghamton Police Department, FBI Albany and the FBI. Andrews was reported missing to Binghamton Police in August 2019, His death is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators said the owners of the property where Andrews was discovered have cooperated with authorities and did not have knowledge that Andrew’s remains were at their property. Anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton detectives at 607-772-7080.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dallas Tong on an outstanding warrant and is asking residents for assistance. Police describe Tong a white male, 6’ 9” tall, about 190 pounds with blue eyes and Blonde hair, he is wanted on a warrant for Burglary & Criminal Mischief, Tips can be called in to 607-778-1196 or submitted electronically at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 4-14-22

As part of the State Budget passed last weekend, there were some changes to the controversial Bail Reform Legislation passed 2 years ago during the Cuomo Administration. Current Assemblyman & Former Norwich police Chief Joe Angelino told WCDO News that these updates will do very little to change the current atmosphere:

(Angelino 4-12-22)

Angelino advocates for allowing local judges to make the bail decisions on a case by case basis, like they did before the Bail Reform legislation was enacted.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-4-22

Attorney General Letitia James announced that Cross Tie Disposal of Kentucky and company Vice President Harold Young are charged in a 42-count indictment that includes 30 counts of Falsifying Business Records and 11 counts of Endangering Public Health, Safety or the Environment. Cross Tie was supposed to dispose of old wood beams that were coated with creosote at a regulated site in Erie County but instead dumped the ties, contaminated with 11 hazardous substances at a property in Chenango County. The railroad ties have been removed as part of the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency’s Chenango County Rail Revitalization Services project in 2015 to repair and improve railroad tracks throughout the county.

New York State has reverted to calling the "TASC" program back to it's original name "GED", for those interested in earning their High school Diploma, local Program director June White told WCDO News of the programs origins & of their current programs:

(June White 4-4-22)

White said that a home study course call "GRASP" is available for those who can't attend classes in person, more information about the GED programs is available by calling White at the Afton Central School at 639-2811.

24 year old Elijah Burnside of Binghamton pleaded guilty to 2nd degree manslaughter in Broome County Court Monday, Burnside admitted to driving at a high rate of speed in Binghamton November 21, 2019, & hitting a vehicle driven by 70 year old Ronald Phetphonsy of Binghamton, resulting in his death. Burnside faces sentencing at a later date.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-26-21

On Saturday, Sidney Police received a complaint of a robbery in progress at the Mirabito convenience store at 1 West Main Street, by a white female wearing a mask over the lower part of her face and a hooded sweatshirt. The employee handed $1,619 to the suspect who then fled the scene. No firearm or weapon was displayed during the incident. On Sunday, the suspect was taken into custody, 28 year old Alicia McAdams of Sidney was charged with 3rd degree Robbery & 4th degree Grand larceny, McAdams was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court, and she was released on her own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car Motor Vehicle Accident on Prospect Ave in the Village of Walton on October 17th. 31-year-old James Young of Walton was traveling north on Prospect Avenue when his vehicle exited the roadway and impacted a section of guidewire, Young’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and drugs at the time of the collision. Young was charged with Failure Maintain Lane, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, Driving while Intoxicated, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, and Aggravated Leandra’s Law DWI for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs with a child less than 15 years of age in the vehicle. Young was released with tickets returnable to the Village of Walton Court at a later date.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has had his Emmy award rescinded, as the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that in light of the Attorney General's Letitia James's report, and Cuomo's resignation as Governor, His name and any reference to his receiving the award will be eliminated from International Academy materials going forward. Cuomo was awarded an Emmy last year for his daily COVID 19 briefings which were watched by millions around the world as New York State was an early Hot Spot for the virus.

Colorscape Chenango will be returning this year, after missing in-person activities due to the pandemic last year, spokesperson Celeste Friend comments:

(Celeste Friend 8-25-21)

Colorscape Chenango will be held in East & West Parks in Downtown Norwich on September 11th & 12th.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-25-21

State Police are looking for the public’s help in finding a man who stole vehicle parts recently. Police stated that on June 27th and July 19th, a man operating a white Chevrolet Silverado stole scrap brake rotors from Sidney Tire, also on June 27th, he was observed at Certified Auto in Oneonta, taking truck tires and 5 rims into the same white Chevrolet Silverado. The man is described as a white male with short darker hair, between 30 -40 years old, wearing a dark t-shirt, dark pants, dark shoes with white soles. Anyone with information should call State Police at 561-7400.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21

Police in Cobleskill arrested 53 year old Raymond George for 1st degree manslaughter, for allegedly driving his vehicle into the Colonial Motel Tuesday, killing fellow Motel resident James Williams, following an argument.  Police reported that 2 dogs were also killed in the incident, 11 people were displaced due to the structural damage to the building.  George was arrested shortly after the incident nearby, Police determined that Williams had been sitting on a bench outside his room with his dogs, when he was struck; he was trapped in the wreckage and was pronounced dead at the scene. George was arraigned and ordered held without bail.  State Police, Schoharie County Sheriff's Department, the Schoharie County District Attorney’s Office and state corrections officials assisted with the investigation.

State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Anjelia Sturtevant was last seen at her residence in the town of Roseboom on Monday night.    Anjelia was last seen wearing a pink camouflage pull over sweatshirt with a hood and may be carrying a white colored makeup bag with a gray pattern.  Anjelia is 5’ 2" and weighs approximately 190 pounds.  She has brown eyes and brown hair & multiple piercings. Anyone with information should call State Police at 561-7400.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-4-21

The State Assembly Oversight, Analysis & Investigation committee may soon be looking into the controversial issue of COVID deaths in nursing home and hospitals, following Attorney General Letitia James's report that the State Health Department undercounted the number of Nursing homes deaths, while state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has used the location of deaths in his statistics.  Assemblyman Joe Angelino is the ranking Republican on the Assembly Oversight Analysis & Investigation committee, and he said that the Attorney General's report only dealt with 10% if the state's nursing homes and more information is needed:

(Angelino 2-4-21)

Also, adding to the confusion last year was where to attribute the death of a nursing home resident while in an ambulance; Assemblyman Angelino said that people just need to get the truth from their state government regarding the death of their loved ones that resided in Nursing homes.

State Police are searching for 33 year old Carlos Smith, Formerly of Davenport, after troopers discovered Deceased dogs & Puppies in a crat outside his residence in December.  Smith is accused of failing to provide sustenance & proper care to the dogs; he is described as a Black male, 5'9" tall, about 130 pounds with black & Brown Hair & brown Eyes.  Anyone with information should contact the state police at 432-3211 or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 2-4-21

A state judge has ordered New York’s Department of Health to release records about nursing home residents who died of COVID-19 in hospitals; the order comes just a week after a report by Attorney General Letitia James' office showed nursing home deaths in the state could have been under-counted by as much as 50%.  State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has categorized deaths by location, so if a nursing home resident died in a hospital, it was listed as a hospital death.

State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for a break-in at the Balsam Inn in the town of Pharsalia.  Surveillance video captured the male subject who is a heavier set, older white male wearing a grey long sleeve shirt, a hat and jeans.  He’s accused of breaking into the business on November 26th and taking neon signs, bar lights, a table and bar stools.  He is also caught on camera destroying several items, including ripping a camera off the wall; anyone with information should call Troop C in Sidney at 561-7400.

State Police have arrested 28 year old James Haines of Richford after he fired a weapon in the direction of 2 troopers in the town of Richford, he then fled the area.  Haines has been charged with 1st degree attempted murder with more charges pending.  Troopers responded Thursday evening at around 6:30 to a residence on Light Road in search of Haines, who had been involved in a dispute in the village of Spencer.  Troopers found Haines and he fired a weapon in the direction of the troopers then fled.  No troopers were injured.  Haines turned himself into police early this morning.

2 teens are still missing from the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference, State Troopers were dispatched to the home in the town of Fenton on August 11th, are still missing.  Andrew Wellman Jr. is a 16-year-old white male with brown hair and brown eyes, he is 5’8” and weighs approximately 165 pounds, and he was last seen wearing a white windbreaker, black pants and a red/white/blue bandanna.  Wellman has ties to the Endicott area.  14 year old Giovanni Spagnola is a 14-year-old light skinned black male with brown hair and brown eyes, he is 5’6” and weighs approximately 145 pounds, he was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark blue or black pants and a pink/purple bandana.  Spagnola has ties to the Auburn and Syracuse area. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 775-1241.

The Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta students.   336 individuals were tested at the rapid testing sites on Wednesday in Oneonta, 3.5% of those tested were positive. All of those were in college students.   The 3 sites are open today & Saturday in Oneonta for free rapid testing for COVID 19, following the outbreak at SUNY Oneonta.  The sites will be open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy Street, The Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street & the St. James Church at 305 Main Street.  Testing is by appointment only by calling 833-NYSTRNG.

State Attorney General Letitia James sent a
Cease & Desist order to televangelist Jim Bakker, for selling fake Corona
Virus cures on his television show.
James, on advice from the state Health department officials, threatened
legal action if he fails to stop selling his “Silver Solution” as a treatment
for the virus, there is no cure for the coronavirus according to the CDC.

Th

State Police have located the body of a white
a female Thursday afternoon near the area of State Route 17 & State Route
434 in Apalachin.   The female has been
identified as 37 year old Casie Weese, who was reported missing early Sunday
morning, after she left a party with her husband, they had a flat tire near
Main Street Apalachin, & she left the scene following a disagreement.   An Autopsy will be conducted to determine
the cause of death.

A
Downsville man was arrested on Arrest Warrant for allegedly disseminating
“revenge porn” on social media.    Delaware
County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 44 year-old James Amato of Downsville for
Unlawful Dissemination or Publication of an Intimate Image.  Amato was taken into custody by the Town of
Colchester Police & was turned over to Sheriff's Deputies to be arraigned
on the arrest warrant from the Village of Walton Court in November, 2019.

State
Police are searching for 37-year-old Casie Weese of Glen Aubrey, who was last
seen leaving a party with her husband in Apalachin Sunday morning at
approximately 1:30 a.m. but their vehicle ended up getting a flat tire a short
distance away from the party.  Weese was
last seen walking east in Main Street in Apalachin and has not been seen since.
Weese is 5 foot 5 inches and weighs approximately 100 pounds.  She has brown hair and brown eyes and was
last seen wearing a black and white checkered jacket, jeans and black boots.
Anyone with information should call 911 or the State Police at 687-3961.

The Broome County Sheriff’s
Office is looking for Kristopher Shimer on multiple outstanding warrants.  Shimer is described as a White Male, 5’9”,
160 pounds with brown eyes & brown hair, anyone with information is asked
to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com at the
Sheriff’s Tipline.

Oneonta Police arrested 29 year old Zachary Kaplan following
a report that he was violating an order of protection.  Kaplan was taken to the Police Station, where
he struggled with officers, he was charged with escape, 2nd degree assault,
resisting arrest obstruction of government administration, criminal contempt,
harassment, criminal mischief, obstruction of breathing and endangering the
welfare of a child.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit
against the electronic cigarette company JUUL Labs for deceptive and misleading
marketing of its e-cigarettes, which contributed to the ongoing youth vaping
epidemic in New York State. The lawsuit alleges that JUUL engaged in deceptive
business practices when marketing and advertising its products, and illegally
sold its products to minors through its website and in third-party retail stores
throughout the state, causing large numbers of New York youth to become
addicted to nicotine. The suit also alleges that JUUL's advertising campaign
misled consumers by misrepresenting its products as a safer alternative to
traditional cigarettes.

State Police at Norwich are looking for tips in locating
26-year-old Amber Garrison of Smyrna, who was last seen at the Super 8 motel in
Norwich on August 9th, she has not had any contact with family since July
19th.  Garrison is a white female, 5'
7"; she may be driving a red 2012 Chevy Traverse with NY license Plates
HXK-6632.  Anyone with information is
asked to call State Police at Troop C in Sidney at 561-7400.

Governor Cuomo is proposing a new Law to specifically
penalize domestic terrorism a response to recent mass shootings across the
country targeting Hispanics, Jews, Gays and other, by home grown radicalized
white males.  Cuomo said that the bill
would penalize those committing mass shootings as hate crimes should face the
same penalties of life in prison without parole, as those who committed the
9/11 terrorist acts.  The bill could be
passed this year if Cuomo calls lawmakers back to Albany by the end of the
year, or he could wait for the start of next year's session in January.

Delaware County Sheriff’s
department & State Police arrested 44 year old James Stiefel of Mount
Vision following the report of a domestic dispute Wednesday afternoon on Pine
Cliff Circle in Davenport.  Stiefel is
accused of forcibly entering the residence and threatening the occupant with a
knife before fleeing; he was found a short time later & taken into
custody.   Deputies discovered that
Stiefel possessed a portable methamphetamine laboratory at the Davenport
location, the State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team was
summoned & sheriff’s investigators obtained a search warrant.   Stiefel was charged with burglary, menacing,
criminal mischief, criminal possession of a weapon, and harassment as well as
several drug charges, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail
pending further court action.

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s
assistance in trying to find 35 year old Gregory Collins, who was last seen on
June 28 in the town of Middlefield.
Collins was wearing a black baseball cap, grey jacket, black sweatpants
with black and white sneakers, anyone with information is asked to call the
Otsego County Sheriff’s Department at 547-4273.

3 Bronx Men were indicted in Otsego County Court for
allegedly grabbing an Oneonta woman off the street and threw her into a van
before demanding money from her at an ATM.
Frankie Liberata-Garcie,  Erick
Tavares, and James Semidey were arrested in May after Oneonta Police received a
report from neighbors on Watkins Avenue that claim they saw two men grab a
woman off the street and thrown into a white cargo van.  All 3 were indicted on charges of kidnapping
and robbery, and were remanded to the Otsego County Jail.

New York Attorney
General Letitia James 16 State Attorneys General are urging the U.S. Department
of Labor not to adopt its proposal which reverses federal overtime protections
for workers.    Under the proposed rule,
over 8 million workers, including over 600,000 workers in New York, would lose
overtime protections.    The proposed
rule would change the white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards
Act, which currently exempts from overtime protections for those in executive,
administrative, and professional "white-collar" positions. In order
for an employer to classify an employee as exempt, the employee must be paid a
fixed salary, be paid a minimum specified salary and Have a job with duties
that are executive, administrative, or professional in nature.

The Regatta Music Fest returns on Sunday at General Clinton
Park in Bainbridge, General Clinton Canoe regatta chairman John Harmon
explains:

(John Harmon 5-21-19)

Fireworks will also be featured
this year, on Saturday Night sponsored by Acco Brands & Sunday Night by NBT
Bank.

Binghamton Police are looking for 2 men wanted in connection
with a South Side Home Invasion Sunday evening, left one woman injured. Police
stated that the 2 men posed as utility workers, they forced their way into the
apartment at 80 Pennsylvania Avenue. The suspects were described as black, in
their early to mid-twenties. They were between five feet, seven-inches and five
feet, ten inches tall. Both wore all black clothing, orange-colored
construction safety vests and white construction helmets. Their faces were
covered with masks.  Anyone with
information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.