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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 35 year old Brian Worden of Oneonta following a disturbance call. Worden is accused of possessing a controlled substance when police showed up to a disturbance in the Meadows Office Complex Parking lot, Worden was arrested & was issued an appearance ticket.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-17-23
State Police BCI unit arrested 36 year old Ian Rotunno of Fenton, Thursday for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Rotunno was found in possession of a loaded and illegal rifle when located by law enforcement after a 24 hour manhunt. An investigation revealed that the weapon is a “ghost gun”, plus he is accused of possessing 2 magazines that are not New York State SAFE Act compliant and were loaded with armor piercing ammunition. Rotunno was transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-17-23
State Police BCI unit arrested 36 year old Ian Rotunno of Fenton, Thursday for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Rotunno was found in possession of a loaded and illegal rifle when located by law enforcement after a 24 hour manhunt. An investigation revealed that the weapon is a “ghost gun”, plus he is accused of possessing 2 magazines that are not New York State SAFE Act compliant and were loaded with armor piercing ammunition. Rotunno was transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.
WCDO News — Monday 4-10-23
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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.
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.
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.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 1-11-23
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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-11-23
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the controversial Bail Reform issue that went into effect under former Governor Andrew Cuomo, in her State of The State Address Tuesday in Albany:
(Hochul 1-11-23)
Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino served for many years as Chief of the Norwich Police Department, he has been a vocal opponent of the Bail Reform Laws since they were enacted, and constituents have told him that they do not feel safe:
(Angelino 1-11-23)
There have been some changes to the law since it first went into effect where more criminal defendants can be sent to jail before their trials, other changes allow judges to set bail for more gun crimes, hate crimes and repeat offenses.
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the controversial Bail Reform issue that went into effect under former Governor Andrew Cuomo, in her State of The State Address Tuesday in Albany:
(Hochul 1-11-23)
Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino served for many years as Chief of the Norwich Police Department, he has been a vocal opponent of the Bail Reform Laws since they were enacted, and constituents have told him that they do not feel safe:
(Angelino 1-11-23)
There have been some changes to the law since it first went into effect where more criminal defendants can be sent to jail before their trials, other changes allow judges to set bail for more gun crimes, hate crimes and repeat offenses.
Attorney General Letitia James today released a statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled to allow New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act to remain in effect pending appeal. The Supreme Court upheld a stay that was issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in December. The law strengthens requirements for concealed carry permits, prohibits guns in sensitive places, requires individuals with concealed carry permits to request a property owner's consent to carry on their premises, enhances safe storage requirements, and requires background checks on all ammunition purchases.
A new law regarding Pedestrian and bicyclist safety goes into effect today. The new law requires new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness as part of their pre-licensing course.
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