WCDO Radio News

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.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-28-23

Delaware County District Attorney's office announced that 45 year old Timothy Bennett of Walton, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated by alcohol and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle, Wednesday. Bennet crashed his car in January on State Highway 10, in the Town of Walton. The investigation revealed that the Bennet was intoxicated by alcohol and had a BAC of .18 & had a suspended driver’s license, he was sentenced to a 3-year term of probation supervision, he must complete the impaired driver program and a victim impact panel, undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, & he must install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle he owns, his license was revoked for a minimum of 1 year, and he was ordered to pay over $1600 in fines and surcharges.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Alyssa Hutchinson on an outstanding warrant and they are asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Hutchinson was last known to frequent the School Street area of Susquehanna Pennsylvania, she is described as a white female, 5'6", 250 pounds, with brown hair & brown eyes, Anyone with information can submit tips at gobroomecounty.com or call (607) 778-1196.

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.

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the retirement of his Undersheriff Timothy Buckley, effective May 21nd. Sergeant Kim Smith, a 25-year member of the Sheriff’s Office, will be appointed the next Undersheriff of Delaware County. Undersheriff Buckley initiated his Law Enforcement Career in 1996 working for various municipal Police Departments in Delaware and Chenango Counties.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-11-22

State Police arrested 2 men Saturday for 1st degree Robbery following the report of an armed Robbery in Davenport Friday. Troopers responded to a report of a robbery at gunpoint, their investigation revealed that 2 men known to the victim threatened, pistol whipped and stole items from him. Investigators arrested 42 year old Ryan Flood of Davenport, he was found to be in possession of an unregistered and loaded gun, he was charged with Robbery, & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Police later arrested 34 year old Timothy White of Oneonta for Robbery, Both were arraigned and remanded to Delaware County jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year old Timothy Reed of Johnson City for DWI following a personal injury motor vehicle accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Deputies responded at about 2:30 AM on May 30th, to a 911 report of a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 23, near the intersection of Woodlawn Road, Reed was identified as the driver of the vehicle & charged, he faces court action at a later date.

The Community Cultural Center of Sidney will have their official Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Saturday at 1:00 PM, at the corner of Bridge & Main Street. The 1st use of the building will be for an art exhibit, and then many other options will be available, according to Executive Director Pat Cristelli:

(Pat Cristelli 6-10-21)

Cristelli said that the Students Art Exhibit will be open from Monday June 14th to Friday the 18th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM each evening, Saturday the 19th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and Sunday June 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-10-21

UPDATE IN MANHUNT:

Just after 4:30 p.m., Jason Johnson was taken into custody near a river bank off State Route 79 in Colesville.

EARLY AFTERNOON UPDATE:

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Police responded to East Windsor Road in Colesville to check on the welfare of an individual at 8:35 PM Wednesday night, . Law enforcement did exchange gunfire with Johnson, State Trooper Becky Seager was shot in the hip & was taken to Wilson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Multiple agencies are looking for 34 year old Jason Johnson this afternoon, he is described as a white male, 5’7 and 160 pounds with a Mohawk style haircut, he was last seen in the East Windsor Road area near Thorn Hill. He is considered armed and dangerous, It’s possible that Johnson may be operating a 1996 Ford F-250 pick-up truck, blue in color with the NY license plate HZV7759, Police said that the public should not approach him and should call 911 immediately.

Broome County Sheriff's Department is asking for the
public's assistance in trying to locate 31 year old Christopher Nugent of
Deposit, who was charged with gang assault in connection with a stabbing at the
Main Street, Johnson City McDonald's in December.  The Warrant Division describes Nugent as
white, standing 5’10” tall, weighing 155 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes,
Tips can be submitted to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by phone at
778-1196 or 778-2923 or 778-2933.

The Out Of the Woodworks Players will be performing their
next Production in early April, Spokesman Will Drew explains:

(Will Drew 3-21-19)

Tickets are already available at
brownpapertickets.com, through the OWP Facebook Page, or at the door.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued the city of Norwich and
greater Norwich community to lower the American flag from through Sunday, March
31 to honor Norwich Police Sergeant Timothy Annesi, who died from a chronic
illness Sunday.   Calling hours were held
last night in Norwich.  A funeral service
will be held this morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Broad Street United Methodist
Church.

24 Year old Kevin Perry of Laurens was sentenced in Otsego County Court to 2 concurrent prison terms of 25 years to life. Perry pleaded guilty to 2 counts of 2nd degree murder for the killing of his parents Solveig & Timothy Perry, in the family home in Laurens last December.

The State Department of Transportation reminds motorists to obey the "Move Over Law". DOT Officials remind motorists that they should slow down & move over for vehicles with flashing red, white or amber lights, such as DOT vehicles, tow trucks, ambulances, fire trucks, & police vehicles.

The sentencing of former State Senator Tom Libous has been postponed until after Libous completes another round of Chemo Therapy. U.S. District Judge Vincent Briccetti today scheduled Libous’s sentencing back to November 24th, from October 30th, Libous was found guilty of lying to the FBI regarding using his political influence to get his son Matthew into a politically connected White Plains Law Firm, he faces up to 5 years in prison. Matthew Libous is serving a 6-month sentence for tax fraud.

The New York State Police will conduct graduation exercises for its 2015 Canine Handler Basic School at the State Police Academy in Albany Thursday afternoon. The 12 graduates include members from the New York State Police, Schenectady Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office. State police officials stated that
Trooper Darrell Dening, & Canine Kin & Trooper Timothy Kressly & Canine Bryant will be assigned to Troop C.