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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle being operated by a driver known to have a suspended drivers license. Prior to conducting a traffic stop, Deputies observed the driver and the passenger switch seats. Upon conducting a traffic stop, Deputies observed drugs and paraphernalia in plain view & conducted a search of the vehicle, a quantity of crack cocaine and fentanyl was removed from the vehicle. Deputies arrested 23 year old Deanna Eignor of Hobart and 30 year old Dustin Roberts of Stamford for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Both Eignor and Roberts were released on appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

A Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at the Colonial Ridge Golf Course, on September 20th and 21st, Lull told WCDO News about the event:

(Nate Lull 9-8-25)

To register by calling the Golf Course directly at 607-263-5291.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-8-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced an 8 count indictment Friday has been filed against 54 year old Joseph Bellows of Downsville, from the crash that occurred in Hancock on July 17th, that resulted in the death of East Branch Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Lucas Shuta recounted the incident at Friday' Press Conference:

(Major Shuta 9-5-25)

DA Smith announced that counts against Bellows when the indictments were unsealed Friday:

(Shawn Smith 9-5-25)

DA Smith said that the most serious charge of 2nd degree Manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 5 to 15 years in jail if Bellows is convicted.

State Police arrested 79-year-old Freddie Maliwacki of Conklin after he was observed speeding at about 93 miles an hour on I-81 in Kirkwood. A pursuit continued on rural roads in Kirkwood and Windsor, the pursuit ended when a Broome County Sherriff’s deputy used a spike strip on State Route 79, Maliwacki drove with punctured tires into the Golden Oak Golf Course where he eventually struck an earth embankment and stopped. Maliwacki was charged with Reckless Endangerment & Criminal Mischief, he was arraigned in the town of Windsor court and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set. His next court date is pending.

Delaware County Deputies arrested 77-year-old Albert Swan of Clifton New Jersey for 2nd degree Burglary & Criminal Trespass. Deputies responded to a trespass in progress at a residence in the Village of Stamford, Swan allegedly entered the residence through a window to remove property; he was confronted by the homeowners and would not vacate the residence until police were called. Swan was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court and released on $1,000 cash bail.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Business Links golf tournament today at the Stamford Golf Course. Registration begins at 11:00 am, and the four-person captain and crew tourney will begin with a shotgun start at noon.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Business Links golf tournament on Wednesday, September 14, at the Stamford Golf Course. Registration begins at 11:00 am, and the four-person captain and crew tourney will begin with a shotgun start at noon.   Registration & More information is available by calling the Chamber at 746-2281.