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WCDO News — Friday 11-22-13
State police are continuing with the investigation into the death of 52 year old Charles Bruce of Long Island, who was fatally shot in the chest while hunting in Westford Saturday. Bruce was hunting with friends Saturday, when he was shot by an unidentified person hunting from a tree, Bruce died at the scene, the case is being investigated by state Police, the state DEC and the Otsego county District attorney’s office.
State police arrested 33-year-old Bridgitt Eggleston of Bainbridge following the reported theft of as vehicle. Eggleston was charged with 4 counts of 3rd degree grand larceny and 3 counts of 2nd degree grand larceny, following the investigation, she faces court action shortly.
State Senator Tom Libous is seeking a meeting with key state officials in an effort to keep Broome Developmental and other key facilities open. Libous forwarded legislation call for a freeze until 2015 for the closure of mental health facilities, so that alternative plans can be forwarded & discussed. Libous told WCDO News what prompted the talk of these closures:
(Libous 11-21-13)
Libous said that he is looking forward to meeting with key officials as early as next week regarding the issue, he has registered his concerns with Governor Cuomo, who he said is sympathetic to his position.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old Vann Ross Shipley of Bainbridge as a fugitive from the State of South Carolina. Shipley was wanted on a warrant issued by Horry County Family Court for failure to pay child support; he was arraigned in Chenango County Court & was remanded to the Chenango County jail without bail pending extradition back to South Carolina.
The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 64-year-old Daniel Dumont of Albany County, on a charge of 4th degree Grand Larceny. Dumont is accused of making ATM withdrawals of more than $1,000 from a checking account that he was not authorized to access. Dumont was taken into custody at the Bethlehem Police Department in Albany County & was transported to the Town of Norwich Court for his arraignment, he was ordered to reappear at a later date.
State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico announced the death of Trooper Ross Riley, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a fall at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County. Riley was a member of the Special Operations Response Team, he fell from a ledge approximately 30 feet into a creek, and He was transported to Wyoming County Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Assemblyman Pete Lopez will be holding a town hall meeting for the towns of Cherry Valley and Roseboom Tonight at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Community Center at 2 Genesee Street in Cherry Valley.
State police arrested 33-year-old Bridgitt Eggleston of Bainbridge following the reported theft of as vehicle. Eggleston was charged with 4 counts of 3rd degree grand larceny and 3 counts of 2nd degree grand larceny, following the investigation, she faces court action shortly.
State Senator Tom Libous is seeking a meeting with key state officials in an effort to keep Broome Developmental and other key facilities open. Libous forwarded legislation call for a freeze until 2015 for the closure of mental health facilities, so that alternative plans can be forwarded & discussed. Libous told WCDO News what prompted the talk of these closures:
(Libous 11-21-13)
Libous said that he is looking forward to meeting with key officials as early as next week regarding the issue, he has registered his concerns with Governor Cuomo, who he said is sympathetic to his position.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old Vann Ross Shipley of Bainbridge as a fugitive from the State of South Carolina. Shipley was wanted on a warrant issued by Horry County Family Court for failure to pay child support; he was arraigned in Chenango County Court & was remanded to the Chenango County jail without bail pending extradition back to South Carolina.
The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 64-year-old Daniel Dumont of Albany County, on a charge of 4th degree Grand Larceny. Dumont is accused of making ATM withdrawals of more than $1,000 from a checking account that he was not authorized to access. Dumont was taken into custody at the Bethlehem Police Department in Albany County & was transported to the Town of Norwich Court for his arraignment, he was ordered to reappear at a later date.
State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico announced the death of Trooper Ross Riley, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a fall at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County. Riley was a member of the Special Operations Response Team, he fell from a ledge approximately 30 feet into a creek, and He was transported to Wyoming County Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Assemblyman Pete Lopez will be holding a town hall meeting for the towns of Cherry Valley and Roseboom Tonight at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Community Center at 2 Genesee Street in Cherry Valley.
ALBANY COUNTYASSEMBLYMAN PETE LOPEZBainbridgeBAINBRIDGE-GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOLBridgitt EgglestonCHARLES BRUCECHERRY VALLEYDaniel DumontGovernor CuomoHorry County Family CourtLetchworth State ParkLONG ISLANDNew YorkNYROSEBOOMSouth CarolinaSTATE POLICE SUPERINTENDENT JOSEPH D'AMICOSTATE SENATOR TOM LIBOUSTrooper Ross RileyVann Ross ShipleyWCDOWYOMING COUNTY
WCDO News — Monday 11-18-13
State Police are investigating a hunting fatality Saturday in the Town of Westford. 52-year-old Charles Bruce of Franklin Square, was shot in the chest and died at the scene Saturday morning, near Steve Braun Road. State police, along with the Otsego County District Attorney's Office and the State DEC are investigating.
38-year-old Geneia Rood of Pitcher has a court hearing today, Rood is accused of causing the death of a 3-month-old girl she was babysitting. Rood was charged with 2nd degree manslaughter after an autopsy showed alcohol was in the child’s system, the child’s death was ruled a homicide. Rood was sent to the Chenango County jail on $50,000 bail
Human remains found in a wooded area in the town of Chenango have been identified as 54-year-old Paul Terwilliger, who was a sex abuse suspect who disappeared after posting bail. Hunters found Terwilliger’s decomposed remains Saturday morning; his body was identified by dental records. Terwilliger was charged last April with 1st degree sexual conduct against a child. He was jailed after his arrest but was later released on bail, he was reported missing in May, a suicide note was found during the course of the missing person investigation.
33-year-old Samantha Stone of Waverly was sentenced in Broome County Court Friday to 12 years to life in prison, for sexually abusing girls through a dance studio that she owned in Binghamton. Binghamton police arrested Stone in 2011, for 2 counts of 1st degree sexual abuse, a grand jury indicted Stone for 2 counts of predatory sexual assault against a child.
State Police & the Otsego County and State Fire Investigation Teams, are investigating a fatal structure fire Saturday morning at 40 Walnut Street in Richfield Springs. The deceased was identified as 59-year-old Mary Weingates. The fire was reported at approximately 7:00 AM Saturday with 4 Departments responding, the manner and cause of death are pending and the investigation is continuing.
38-year-old Geneia Rood of Pitcher has a court hearing today, Rood is accused of causing the death of a 3-month-old girl she was babysitting. Rood was charged with 2nd degree manslaughter after an autopsy showed alcohol was in the child’s system, the child’s death was ruled a homicide. Rood was sent to the Chenango County jail on $50,000 bail
Human remains found in a wooded area in the town of Chenango have been identified as 54-year-old Paul Terwilliger, who was a sex abuse suspect who disappeared after posting bail. Hunters found Terwilliger’s decomposed remains Saturday morning; his body was identified by dental records. Terwilliger was charged last April with 1st degree sexual conduct against a child. He was jailed after his arrest but was later released on bail, he was reported missing in May, a suicide note was found during the course of the missing person investigation.
33-year-old Samantha Stone of Waverly was sentenced in Broome County Court Friday to 12 years to life in prison, for sexually abusing girls through a dance studio that she owned in Binghamton. Binghamton police arrested Stone in 2011, for 2 counts of 1st degree sexual abuse, a grand jury indicted Stone for 2 counts of predatory sexual assault against a child.
State Police & the Otsego County and State Fire Investigation Teams, are investigating a fatal structure fire Saturday morning at 40 Walnut Street in Richfield Springs. The deceased was identified as 59-year-old Mary Weingates. The fire was reported at approximately 7:00 AM Saturday with 4 Departments responding, the manner and cause of death are pending and the investigation is continuing.
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-9-13
Otsego county sheriffs Deputies arrested 29-year-old Brandon Empie of Milford for allegedly threatening to kill Otsego county judge John Lambert & burn his house down. The sheriff’s department Criminal Investigation Division investigated and consulted with the district attorney's office, Empie was arrested Tuesday on charges of making a terrorist threat, he was arraigned in Town of Milford court & he was remanded to the Otsego county Jail on $10,000 bail.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Brandon Cole of Sidney on a number of charges early this morning. Deputies observed Cole driving Bevier Street at a high rate of speed, running a red light, and eventually he struck a guide rail in the parking lot of the Expressmart on Old Front Street. Cole was charged with Aggravated DWI, with BAC .18% or greater, Unreasonable and imprudent speed, Failure to maintain lane, Open container in a motor vehicle, as well as other charges, he will appear in the town of Dickinson court at a later date.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 Madison County residents on a variety of charges Monday in Sherburne. 20-year-old Trever Scheckler of Hamilton was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Speeding, Improper Passing, and Reckless Driving. Also charged was Scheckler’s passenger, 20-year-old Cody Smith, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Both will appear in Sherburne town court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo today announced that $1.2 million in job training grants is still available to businesses that hire long-term unemployed New Yorkers. The campaign helps individuals who have been out of work for 26 weeks or longer, by connecting them to available regional jobs. 600 businesses have taken advantage of about $8.2 million in training incentives & have hired more than 1,200 individuals. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Sidney Central Schools announced the start of their after school enrichment program on October 22nd. The model for this program is similar to the model used for the summer camps. Programs such as Robotics, Math & Music, Guitar Lessons, Zumba, and many others, for students in grades 1through 8. The programs will run in 5-week increments and change each session, hours are from 2:55 to 4:10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. More information is available at the Sidney Elementary School at 561-7701.
Fundraising efforts are underway for former tri-town area resident William Hurtubise, who traveled to India for work from Texas, he forgot to check his bag before leaving the states, and carried 8 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition into India. Hurtibise was arrested on September 18th and taken into custody; family & friends in the area are trying to raise funds in the amount of $75,000 for legal expenses in order to obtain his release. Details & fundraising can be found online at giveforward.com.
State Police arrested 34-year-old Megan Holbrook of Laurens for driving while intoxicated. The arrest followed an investigation of an accident on Wilber Lake Road in Oneonta, Holbrook was issued tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on November 5th.
A reward is being offered by a private citizen, after a number of signs promoting town of Sidney Democratic candidates were vandalized recently. Ray Lewis of Sidney Center said that he is putting up a $1,000 reward:
(Ray Lewis 10-9-13)
Lewis said that if anyone finds any other vandalized signs, they should contact their local law enforcement.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Brandon Cole of Sidney on a number of charges early this morning. Deputies observed Cole driving Bevier Street at a high rate of speed, running a red light, and eventually he struck a guide rail in the parking lot of the Expressmart on Old Front Street. Cole was charged with Aggravated DWI, with BAC .18% or greater, Unreasonable and imprudent speed, Failure to maintain lane, Open container in a motor vehicle, as well as other charges, he will appear in the town of Dickinson court at a later date.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 Madison County residents on a variety of charges Monday in Sherburne. 20-year-old Trever Scheckler of Hamilton was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Speeding, Improper Passing, and Reckless Driving. Also charged was Scheckler’s passenger, 20-year-old Cody Smith, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Both will appear in Sherburne town court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo today announced that $1.2 million in job training grants is still available to businesses that hire long-term unemployed New Yorkers. The campaign helps individuals who have been out of work for 26 weeks or longer, by connecting them to available regional jobs. 600 businesses have taken advantage of about $8.2 million in training incentives & have hired more than 1,200 individuals. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Sidney Central Schools announced the start of their after school enrichment program on October 22nd. The model for this program is similar to the model used for the summer camps. Programs such as Robotics, Math & Music, Guitar Lessons, Zumba, and many others, for students in grades 1through 8. The programs will run in 5-week increments and change each session, hours are from 2:55 to 4:10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. More information is available at the Sidney Elementary School at 561-7701.
Fundraising efforts are underway for former tri-town area resident William Hurtubise, who traveled to India for work from Texas, he forgot to check his bag before leaving the states, and carried 8 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition into India. Hurtibise was arrested on September 18th and taken into custody; family & friends in the area are trying to raise funds in the amount of $75,000 for legal expenses in order to obtain his release. Details & fundraising can be found online at giveforward.com.
State Police arrested 34-year-old Megan Holbrook of Laurens for driving while intoxicated. The arrest followed an investigation of an accident on Wilber Lake Road in Oneonta, Holbrook was issued tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on November 5th.
A reward is being offered by a private citizen, after a number of signs promoting town of Sidney Democratic candidates were vandalized recently. Ray Lewis of Sidney Center said that he is putting up a $1,000 reward:
(Ray Lewis 10-9-13)
Lewis said that if anyone finds any other vandalized signs, they should contact their local law enforcement.
WCDO News — Wednesday 9-11-13
A motion to disqualify the Chenango County District Attorney from prosecuting the murder case against Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin woman has been denied. The motion would have required the appointment of a special prosecutor from outside the district attorney’s office, due to an alleged conflict of interest with the defendant. Chenango county judge Frank Revoir denied the motion. Ramsaran has been charged with 2nd degree murder in connection with the murder of his wife Jennifer late last year, she had been reported missing by her husband, her body was found several months later in a wooded area in the town of Pharsalia.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s department investigated a 1-vehicle accident on county road 2 in the town of Greene, at about 11:45 Tuesday morning. 24-year-old Jesse Ehlers of Greene left the pavement while operating a Jeep Cherokee, he struck an embankment & a tree. Ehlers & his passenger, 19 year old Makayla Heisler of Greene were not wearing seatbelts & were ejected from the vehicle, and suffered serious head and back injuries. Both were transported to Wilson memorial hospital in Johnson city, the cause of the accident was from unsafe speed for the curve in the road and road conditions.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 29-year-old David Sparaco of Oneonta for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. The arrest resulted from a complaint originating at Searle’s Garage in Davenport, who reported that several brake rotors & a radiator from a 1958 Mercury was stolen. Sparaco was arrested at Otsego Auto Crushers in Oneonta, when he tried to sell the stolen property as scrap metal. Sparaco faces future court action on the charges.
A federal judge has set a trial date of December 2nd for a new fraud trial for former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. The 84-year-old Bruno’s 2 fraud convictions from 2009 were overturned on appeal. Bruno is accused of accepting $440,000 from a businessman for helping with state grants.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of “Every Student Present,” Tuesday, which is a public awareness campaign to help school leadership, parents, and communities promote school attendance. The campaign is focused on creating engaging school environments, using data to identify chronically absent students, and exploring ways to provide support that can help students and families. More information is available at everystudentpresent.org or governor.ny.gov.
The state Public Service Commission is urging income-eligible consumers to sign up for a discount telephone service through a program aimed at making New Yorkers safer at home. The Lifeline program provides discounts for monthly residential phone bills for basic telephone service. New Yorkers already receiving other benefits including Food Stamps, Veterans’ Disability, SSI and Home Energy Assistance Program help are eligible. more information is available at AskPSC.com.
Despite an overall drop in attendance at New York parks, Chenango Valley State Park had a steady flow of swimmers, campers, hikers, golfers and guests this summer. The park, in the Town of Fenton, recorded attendance of 94,136 from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends — a decrease of just 158 from the same time period last year. At Oquaga Creek State Park, in northeastern Broome and Delaware counties, attendance dropped 10.2 percent this summer. Overall, officials attributed the slight attendance decline at parks across the state to a rainy start of the summer season.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s department investigated a 1-vehicle accident on county road 2 in the town of Greene, at about 11:45 Tuesday morning. 24-year-old Jesse Ehlers of Greene left the pavement while operating a Jeep Cherokee, he struck an embankment & a tree. Ehlers & his passenger, 19 year old Makayla Heisler of Greene were not wearing seatbelts & were ejected from the vehicle, and suffered serious head and back injuries. Both were transported to Wilson memorial hospital in Johnson city, the cause of the accident was from unsafe speed for the curve in the road and road conditions.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 29-year-old David Sparaco of Oneonta for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. The arrest resulted from a complaint originating at Searle’s Garage in Davenport, who reported that several brake rotors & a radiator from a 1958 Mercury was stolen. Sparaco was arrested at Otsego Auto Crushers in Oneonta, when he tried to sell the stolen property as scrap metal. Sparaco faces future court action on the charges.
A federal judge has set a trial date of December 2nd for a new fraud trial for former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. The 84-year-old Bruno’s 2 fraud convictions from 2009 were overturned on appeal. Bruno is accused of accepting $440,000 from a businessman for helping with state grants.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of “Every Student Present,” Tuesday, which is a public awareness campaign to help school leadership, parents, and communities promote school attendance. The campaign is focused on creating engaging school environments, using data to identify chronically absent students, and exploring ways to provide support that can help students and families. More information is available at everystudentpresent.org or governor.ny.gov.
The state Public Service Commission is urging income-eligible consumers to sign up for a discount telephone service through a program aimed at making New Yorkers safer at home. The Lifeline program provides discounts for monthly residential phone bills for basic telephone service. New Yorkers already receiving other benefits including Food Stamps, Veterans’ Disability, SSI and Home Energy Assistance Program help are eligible. more information is available at AskPSC.com.
Despite an overall drop in attendance at New York parks, Chenango Valley State Park had a steady flow of swimmers, campers, hikers, golfers and guests this summer. The park, in the Town of Fenton, recorded attendance of 94,136 from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends — a decrease of just 158 from the same time period last year. At Oquaga Creek State Park, in northeastern Broome and Delaware counties, attendance dropped 10.2 percent this summer. Overall, officials attributed the slight attendance decline at parks across the state to a rainy start of the summer season.