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WCDO News — Friday 5-30-25
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-30-25
Norwich City Police Department conducted a no-knock search warrant at 35 Pleasant Street as part of an investigation methamphetamine and fentanyl sales. 10 people were arrested on various drug & Criminal Nuisance charges. Arrested were 55 year old Todd Diamond, 66 Year old Charles Bates, 34 year old Todd Diamond, 52 year old Loreen Diamond, 27 year old Andrew Palmer, 24 year old Stephanie Donnelly, 58 year old Howard Grome, 37 year old Travis Foster, 42 year old Matthew Tiedemann & 29 year old Richard Garreau, all of Norwich. The arrests followed a months-long investigation into drug activity, investigators successfully conducted controlled purchases of the drugs, a search warrant executed Thursday which led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab inside the home. The State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team was called in to collect hazardous materials, Norwich Fire and Codes Department condemned the property.
State Police at Troop C in Sidney held their annual Memorial Day Services today as they remembered those State Police members that have passed, Troop C Commanding Officer Major Lucas Shuta comments:
(Major Lucas Shuta 5-30-25)
Freshman Congressman Josh Riley attended today's ceremony, he commented to WCDO about his first 5 months in Congress:
(Congressman Riley 5-30-25)
Congressman Riley said that those with issues can contact his office at 607-242-0200.
17,000 Canadians have been evacuated as active wildfires have charred hundreds of thousands of acres in the country. Forecasters expected that the smoke from the wildfires in Saskatchewan & Manitoba will likely affect the Northeast & south to the Carolina's over the next few days. The fires have burned over 800,000 acres recently in Canada
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-30-25
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Richard Terrell of Afton following an investigation into the report of a stolen UTV from the Town of Harpursville. The investigation led Detectives to the Town of Afton, they were able to recover the stolen UTV from that location, the UTV sustained significant damage Terrell was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Mischief, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Terrell was taken into custody without incident and arraigned & was held without bail and is to appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 53 year old Robert Smith of Sidney, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol, and Operating a Motor Vehicle against Interlock Restrictions, and several other violations following a Traffic Stop in the Town of Unadilla. Smith was found to have a revoked driver’s license in New York State, he was processed and released & will appear in court at a later date.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today at the Quality Inn on State Highway 23 in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, Appointments can be made at 1-800- REDCROSS, redcrossblood.org or on the Red Cross Blood Donor.
The Sidney Central School District announced the 13th annual Summer Enrichment & Summer Sports Camps, which will run from July 7th to July 31st, Monday through Thursday, The link to register will be found on our school district website. Registration is now open, and slots are limited, & will continue until filled or closed June 6th, more information is available at 607-561-7701.
Norwich City Police Department conducted a no-knock search warrant at 35 Pleasant Street as part of an investigation methamphetamine and fentanyl sales. 10 people were arrested on various drug & Criminal Nuisance charges. Arrested were 55 year old Todd Diamond, 66 Year old Charles Bates, 34 year old Todd Diamond, 52 year old Loreen Diamond, 27 year old Andrew Palmer, 24 year old Stephanie Donnelly, 58 year old Howard Grome, 37 year old Travis Foster, 42 year old Matthew Tiedemann & 29 year old Richard Garreau, all of Norwich. The arrests followed a months-long investigation into drug activity, investigators successfully conducted controlled purchases of the drugs, a search warrant executed Thursday which led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab inside the home. The State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team was called in to collect hazardous materials, Norwich Fire and Codes Department condemned the property.
State Police at Troop C in Sidney held their annual Memorial Day Services today as they remembered those State Police members that have passed, Troop C Commanding Officer Major Lucas Shuta comments:
(Major Lucas Shuta 5-30-25)
Freshman Congressman Josh Riley attended today's ceremony, he commented to WCDO about his first 5 months in Congress:
(Congressman Riley 5-30-25)
Congressman Riley said that those with issues can contact his office at 607-242-0200.
17,000 Canadians have been evacuated as active wildfires have charred hundreds of thousands of acres in the country. Forecasters expected that the smoke from the wildfires in Saskatchewan & Manitoba will likely affect the Northeast & south to the Carolina's over the next few days. The fires have burned over 800,000 acres recently in Canada
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-30-25
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Richard Terrell of Afton following an investigation into the report of a stolen UTV from the Town of Harpursville. The investigation led Detectives to the Town of Afton, they were able to recover the stolen UTV from that location, the UTV sustained significant damage Terrell was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Mischief, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Terrell was taken into custody without incident and arraigned & was held without bail and is to appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 53 year old Robert Smith of Sidney, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol, and Operating a Motor Vehicle against Interlock Restrictions, and several other violations following a Traffic Stop in the Town of Unadilla. Smith was found to have a revoked driver’s license in New York State, he was processed and released & will appear in court at a later date.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today at the Quality Inn on State Highway 23 in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, Appointments can be made at 1-800- REDCROSS, redcrossblood.org or on the Red Cross Blood Donor.
The Sidney Central School District announced the 13th annual Summer Enrichment & Summer Sports Camps, which will run from July 7th to July 31st, Monday through Thursday, The link to register will be found on our school district website. Registration is now open, and slots are limited, & will continue until filled or closed June 6th, more information is available at 607-561-7701.
WCDO News — Friday 10-6-17
Norwich City Police & Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a 'No Knock' search warrant Thursday, police arrested 26 year old Todd Diamond & 24 year old Brittany Dunagan of Norwich for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Nuisance & Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Both are accused of selling methamphetamines, and that there was a child present when drug sales occurred. Diamond and Dunagan were arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail each pending court action on October 10th.
Governor Cuomo announced that work is complete on a state-of-the-art Southern Tier Welcome Center rest area on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood. The revamped Southern Tier Welcome Center will encourage travelers to visit new tourism destinations across the state and region, promotes New York's food and beverage products at an expanded Taste New York facility.
The New York State Department of Health and New York State Office for the Aging reminds New Yorkers should get a flu vaccination soon, to protect themselves and others during the upcoming flu season. Flu season usually starts in October and continues through May. Adults aged 65 years and older, people with certain chronic medical conditions, young children and pregnant women are among those at highest risk for serious flu complications, which may require hospitalization and result in a higher risk of death.
The Inaugural Season of the new Binghamton Devils will be this weekend at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The Devils will take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Saturday at 7:05 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Arena Box Office or at binghamtondevils.com.
The Jericho Arts Council will present the Corvettes Doo Wop Revue Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday Night. Tickets can be reserved by phone at 607-288-3882, more information about this or future shows are available at jerichoarts.com.
Oneonta Police Department responded to the report of a burglary in progress on Columbia Street in the City of Oneonta, Officers observed a male and female engaged in a verbal and physical dispute, with the male attempting to leave with a 3 year old child. 29-year-old Nicolas Martinez of Oneonta had an active order of protection in place on behalf of the child; he was arrested & was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Contempt, & Endangering the welfare of a child. Martinez was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance and an order of protection was issued.
New York State of Health announced that more than 4 million people have signed up for health insurance through the Marketplace. The Marketplace Open Enrollment Period begins November 1st and has been extended to January 31, 2018, beyond the federal deadline of December 15th to allow New Yorkers sufficient time to enroll.
State Police Major William McEvoy invites the public to help celebrate 100 years of service by attending the Centennial Open House at Troop C headquarters in Sidney Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be various demonstrations, historical displays, vintage Troop cars & motorcycles, plus tours of Troop C Headquarters and the new Forensic Center. The event is free; all parking will be at the parking lot at Delaware Avenue and Union Street in the village of Sidney, with handicap accessible shuttle busses available.
The Deposit Chamber Of Commerce will hold their annual Octoberfest this Sunday, Chamber President Nick Barone explains:
(Nick Barone 10-3-17)
The event will be hold on Front Street in Downtown Deposit Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Governor Cuomo announced that work is complete on a state-of-the-art Southern Tier Welcome Center rest area on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood. The revamped Southern Tier Welcome Center will encourage travelers to visit new tourism destinations across the state and region, promotes New York's food and beverage products at an expanded Taste New York facility.
The New York State Department of Health and New York State Office for the Aging reminds New Yorkers should get a flu vaccination soon, to protect themselves and others during the upcoming flu season. Flu season usually starts in October and continues through May. Adults aged 65 years and older, people with certain chronic medical conditions, young children and pregnant women are among those at highest risk for serious flu complications, which may require hospitalization and result in a higher risk of death.
The Inaugural Season of the new Binghamton Devils will be this weekend at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The Devils will take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Saturday at 7:05 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Arena Box Office or at binghamtondevils.com.
The Jericho Arts Council will present the Corvettes Doo Wop Revue Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday Night. Tickets can be reserved by phone at 607-288-3882, more information about this or future shows are available at jerichoarts.com.
Oneonta Police Department responded to the report of a burglary in progress on Columbia Street in the City of Oneonta, Officers observed a male and female engaged in a verbal and physical dispute, with the male attempting to leave with a 3 year old child. 29-year-old Nicolas Martinez of Oneonta had an active order of protection in place on behalf of the child; he was arrested & was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Contempt, & Endangering the welfare of a child. Martinez was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance and an order of protection was issued.
New York State of Health announced that more than 4 million people have signed up for health insurance through the Marketplace. The Marketplace Open Enrollment Period begins November 1st and has been extended to January 31, 2018, beyond the federal deadline of December 15th to allow New Yorkers sufficient time to enroll.
State Police Major William McEvoy invites the public to help celebrate 100 years of service by attending the Centennial Open House at Troop C headquarters in Sidney Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be various demonstrations, historical displays, vintage Troop cars & motorcycles, plus tours of Troop C Headquarters and the new Forensic Center. The event is free; all parking will be at the parking lot at Delaware Avenue and Union Street in the village of Sidney, with handicap accessible shuttle busses available.
The Deposit Chamber Of Commerce will hold their annual Octoberfest this Sunday, Chamber President Nick Barone explains:
(Nick Barone 10-3-17)
The event will be hold on Front Street in Downtown Deposit Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
WCDO News — Monday 10-26-15
State Police arrested 30-year-old Todd Hamilton of Unadilla for menacing, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance, 35-year-old Nathan Diamond of Unadilla and 33-year-old Jodi Babcock of Sidney for criminal possession of a controlled substance on Thursday. Troopers responded to report of a two men fighting in a car in Preston. Hamilton was driving, he allegedly tried to stab Diamond with a knife, and Babcock called 911. The 3 were found to be in possession of heroin, they were arraigned in Town of Oxford court and were remanded to the Chenango County jail on bail pending court action Tuesday.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that Tax collections of $38.2 billion through the first half of the fiscal year were $675.6 million higher than the latest projections largely due to strong personal income tax receipts. The General Fund ended the first half of the year with a balance 33% higher than the year earlier, largely because of legal settlement dollars. Tax receipts through the first six months were 11.7% higher than the same period last year, and collections in September were 16.2% higher than a year earlier.
State Senator Jim Seward will be in Oneonta this afternoon, at City Hall he will be joined by City of Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig, Acting City Manager Meg Hungerford, and other city officials. Seward will discuss his mandate relief legislation that would provide state aid to Oneonta and other SUNY-host municipalities.
Governor Cuomo announced an additional 5 million dollars to be spent to advertise the outdoor activities & vacation spots in the Catskills next year:
(Cuomo 10-26-15)
Cuomo also announced that the Adirondack challenge would move to the Catskills next year, to further publicize the Catskills.
State Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department arrested 2 people Friday, after a string of convenient store armed robberies. State Police arrested 24 year old Ruslan Opatskyy of Binghamton & 21 year old Cathrine Boyea-Kaninsky of Port Crane for 2nd degree Robbery 2nd. Both are accused of committing the October 20th armed robbery of the Kwik Fill Gas Station in Port Crane, they were arraigned in the Town of Fenton court and held without bail at the Broome County jail. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending.
State Police arrested 19-year-old Daniel Dumond of Milford for DWI & unauthorized use of a vehicle. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a single car accident on Upper Dutch Hill Road in the Town of Milford. Dumond was driving while intoxicated when he rolled the vehicle, he was driving the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am without permission from the owner. Dumond was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Milford court on November 3rd.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office and State Police arrested 32-year-old Erin Harrington of Unadilla, on charges of forgery & petty larceny. Harrington is accused of stealing money from the Sidney Youth Football Program following a recent fundraising event. Harrington is further accused of then trying to cover up her theft by creating a fictitious document purporting to be from the Sheriff's Office to try to convince officials that the money had been stolen from the Harrington residence during a burglary that did not happen. Harrington was also issued traffic tickets charging her with operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a suspended registration. Harrington was and released on recognizance pending a future appearance in the Town of Sidney Court.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office graduated 6 new officers professionally trained in equine mounted patrol activities. The mounted patrol was re-established in 2012,it is made up of a team of officers from various law enforcement agencies throughout the County. the horses will be used for searches in Delaware County where much of the county is not accessible by conventional methods.
Pathfinder Village of Edmeston, announced that a Donor & press event for the new $1.2 million Dr. William Streck Community Health Center would be held on Friday November 6th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The new 3,800 sq. ft. Streck Health Center is just east of Pathfinder Village, off of NYS Route 80, Pathfinder Village will lease the new facility to Bassett Healthcare Network, which will oversee medical operations. The new health center replaces an older, smaller clinic in Edmeston, and is expected to offer expanded access to healthcare services to area residents.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that Tax collections of $38.2 billion through the first half of the fiscal year were $675.6 million higher than the latest projections largely due to strong personal income tax receipts. The General Fund ended the first half of the year with a balance 33% higher than the year earlier, largely because of legal settlement dollars. Tax receipts through the first six months were 11.7% higher than the same period last year, and collections in September were 16.2% higher than a year earlier.
State Senator Jim Seward will be in Oneonta this afternoon, at City Hall he will be joined by City of Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig, Acting City Manager Meg Hungerford, and other city officials. Seward will discuss his mandate relief legislation that would provide state aid to Oneonta and other SUNY-host municipalities.
Governor Cuomo announced an additional 5 million dollars to be spent to advertise the outdoor activities & vacation spots in the Catskills next year:
(Cuomo 10-26-15)
Cuomo also announced that the Adirondack challenge would move to the Catskills next year, to further publicize the Catskills.
State Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department arrested 2 people Friday, after a string of convenient store armed robberies. State Police arrested 24 year old Ruslan Opatskyy of Binghamton & 21 year old Cathrine Boyea-Kaninsky of Port Crane for 2nd degree Robbery 2nd. Both are accused of committing the October 20th armed robbery of the Kwik Fill Gas Station in Port Crane, they were arraigned in the Town of Fenton court and held without bail at the Broome County jail. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending.
State Police arrested 19-year-old Daniel Dumond of Milford for DWI & unauthorized use of a vehicle. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a single car accident on Upper Dutch Hill Road in the Town of Milford. Dumond was driving while intoxicated when he rolled the vehicle, he was driving the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am without permission from the owner. Dumond was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Milford court on November 3rd.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office and State Police arrested 32-year-old Erin Harrington of Unadilla, on charges of forgery & petty larceny. Harrington is accused of stealing money from the Sidney Youth Football Program following a recent fundraising event. Harrington is further accused of then trying to cover up her theft by creating a fictitious document purporting to be from the Sheriff's Office to try to convince officials that the money had been stolen from the Harrington residence during a burglary that did not happen. Harrington was also issued traffic tickets charging her with operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a suspended registration. Harrington was and released on recognizance pending a future appearance in the Town of Sidney Court.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office graduated 6 new officers professionally trained in equine mounted patrol activities. The mounted patrol was re-established in 2012,it is made up of a team of officers from various law enforcement agencies throughout the County. the horses will be used for searches in Delaware County where much of the county is not accessible by conventional methods.
Pathfinder Village of Edmeston, announced that a Donor & press event for the new $1.2 million Dr. William Streck Community Health Center would be held on Friday November 6th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The new 3,800 sq. ft. Streck Health Center is just east of Pathfinder Village, off of NYS Route 80, Pathfinder Village will lease the new facility to Bassett Healthcare Network, which will oversee medical operations. The new health center replaces an older, smaller clinic in Edmeston, and is expected to offer expanded access to healthcare services to area residents.
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WCDO News — Sunday 4-7-13
90-year-old Betty Clark of Oneonta was hospitalized for suffering burns & smoke inhalation at a fire at 348 Chestnut Street in Oneonta Thursday morning. Clark was taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta, after she unsuccessfully attempted to rescue her pets. Investigators determined that cardboard boxes were too close to a gas range in the kitchen, they caught fire at around 9:20 Thursday morning, and passing motorists reported the blaze and helped bring Clark to safety. Firefighters from Oneonta, West Oneonta, Otego Franklin, Worcester & Sidney responded.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of the town of Butternuts on an active arrest warrant. Diamond was arrested by deputies following his release from the Chenango County Jail on unrelated charges, he was turned over to the Binghamton Police on a warrant for Possession of a Forged instrument and Falsifying Business records.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office & State Police arrested a Town of Plymouth man on an active Bench Warrant. 33-year-old Todd Jackson was wanted on a Bench Warrant from the Town of Norwich Court for Failure to enroll in Chenango County Family Treatment Court. Jackson was taken into custody without incident and arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court, he was released following enrollment into Family Treatment Court.
Delaware county fair officials announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would be the headliners at the Fair on Saturday, August 17th at 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton or at delawarecountyfair.org (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001L2yBBQ54qS9YSOlZJg51eEeqjqckAgdbhzPQ4Kgu7NNLu-k6GH4UiG026sUN6N5bXNHurmMzud7p6QIBaOoNQc0ZDXh01DXii10C_IceGuSLpBHXxzx_1A==)
Governor Cuomo today announced that $13.5 million is available through the NY-Sun initiative for projects aimed at reducing the overall cost of installing solar electric systems and streamlining the inspection and permitting process. $10 million will support efforts to lower the overall cost of the systems and $3.5 million will fund a 2-year statewide effort to educate local officials and first responders. More information is available at nyserda.ny.gov (http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/nysun-bos). First round proposals are due July 30th and second round proposals due January 30th 2014.
Binghamton City police are looking for a 33-year-old Matthew Ford of Binghamton, on a City Court Warrant for 4th degree grand larceny. Ford is described as a white male, 5 foot 7, bald, 150 pounds with hazel eyes and glasses. Anyone with information can contact the Binghamton Police Department Warrant Division at 772-7044.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of the town of Butternuts on an active arrest warrant. Diamond was arrested by deputies following his release from the Chenango County Jail on unrelated charges, he was turned over to the Binghamton Police on a warrant for Possession of a Forged instrument and Falsifying Business records.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office & State Police arrested a Town of Plymouth man on an active Bench Warrant. 33-year-old Todd Jackson was wanted on a Bench Warrant from the Town of Norwich Court for Failure to enroll in Chenango County Family Treatment Court. Jackson was taken into custody without incident and arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court, he was released following enrollment into Family Treatment Court.
Delaware county fair officials announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would be the headliners at the Fair on Saturday, August 17th at 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton or at delawarecountyfair.org (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001L2yBBQ54qS9YSOlZJg51eEeqjqckAgdbhzPQ4Kgu7NNLu-k6GH4UiG026sUN6N5bXNHurmMzud7p6QIBaOoNQc0ZDXh01DXii10C_IceGuSLpBHXxzx_1A==)
Governor Cuomo today announced that $13.5 million is available through the NY-Sun initiative for projects aimed at reducing the overall cost of installing solar electric systems and streamlining the inspection and permitting process. $10 million will support efforts to lower the overall cost of the systems and $3.5 million will fund a 2-year statewide effort to educate local officials and first responders. More information is available at nyserda.ny.gov (http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/nysun-bos). First round proposals are due July 30th and second round proposals due January 30th 2014.
Binghamton City police are looking for a 33-year-old Matthew Ford of Binghamton, on a City Court Warrant for 4th degree grand larceny. Ford is described as a white male, 5 foot 7, bald, 150 pounds with hazel eyes and glasses. Anyone with information can contact the Binghamton Police Department Warrant Division at 772-7044.