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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 — Wednesday 9-4-24
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-4-24
State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred shortly after 8:00 am., in the 2800 block of State Highway 268 in the town of Hancock. One person was air lifted to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going, State Police are asking the public to avoid the 2800 block of State Route 268 while the investigation continues.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Travis Ross of Whitney Point for allegedly driving head-on into and on top of an occupied vehicle in the Town of Triangle. Early Monday morning, Deputies responded to a report of a 2-car motor vehicle accident in Triangle, patrols found Ross in the drivers seat of a Pickup truck that was parked on top of a Mitsubishi Eclipse, the 2 passengers escaped, 1 hid nearby and the other called 911 at a nearby store, neither occupants was injured. Ross was charged with 2 counts of Reckless Endangerment, 2 counts of 2nd degree Assault, along with several traffic violations, he was processed & released to appear at a later date in the Town of Triangle Court.
The new COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-2025 season is now available in New York State. eligible New Yorkers, especially those who are 65 and older are at risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as students should get the vaccine. New Yorkers to receive the new COVID-19 vaccine at any pharmacy in New York State without a prescription or from their individual health care provider. Information about where to get the vaccines is available at vaccines.gov, more information about COVID 19 is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $59,115,204 in federal funding to modernize facilities and strengthen airfield safety at 26 airports across New York State. In the Southern Tier, The Greater Binghamton Airport will get $4.7 Million Dollars for Signage, Taxiway rehabilitation & lighting.
The Susquehanna SPCA & the Otsego County Sheriff's Department rescued 2 dogs & 2 Quail from a residence on County Route 35 in Milford. 2 emaciated dogs were taken to Cornell for treatment, the shelter is working with the Friends Network to foster and rehabilitate the birds, to donate or to receive more information, go to sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-4-24
On Monday, Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded to the report of a male that had been stabbed in the chest at an apartment complex In the Town of Union. Patrols located the victim lying on the ground of the parking lot of the complex, with two witnesses providing first aid, deputies immediately provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived. The victim was then transported to UHS Wilson Hospital, where he remains in serious condition. 32 year old Janzer Canelo of Endicott and the victim were both residents of the apartment complex and had been in an ongoing dispute over laundry, Canelo was charged with 1st Degree Assault, he was transported for arraignment & remains in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.
State Police arrested 23 year old Jusa Haygood of Syracuse, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. A Trooper in the town of Lansing observed a vehicle speeding and attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the vehicle failed to comply. The vehicle pulled into an apartment complex and Haygood was taken into custody, The Trooper located two children, ages 2 & 7 in the backseat. The children were turned over to a family member and Haygood was issued appearance tickets to the Lansing Town Court on October 15th.
State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred shortly after 8:00 am., in the 2800 block of State Highway 268 in the town of Hancock. One person was air lifted to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going, State Police are asking the public to avoid the 2800 block of State Route 268 while the investigation continues.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Travis Ross of Whitney Point for allegedly driving head-on into and on top of an occupied vehicle in the Town of Triangle. Early Monday morning, Deputies responded to a report of a 2-car motor vehicle accident in Triangle, patrols found Ross in the drivers seat of a Pickup truck that was parked on top of a Mitsubishi Eclipse, the 2 passengers escaped, 1 hid nearby and the other called 911 at a nearby store, neither occupants was injured. Ross was charged with 2 counts of Reckless Endangerment, 2 counts of 2nd degree Assault, along with several traffic violations, he was processed & released to appear at a later date in the Town of Triangle Court.
The new COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-2025 season is now available in New York State. eligible New Yorkers, especially those who are 65 and older are at risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as students should get the vaccine. New Yorkers to receive the new COVID-19 vaccine at any pharmacy in New York State without a prescription or from their individual health care provider. Information about where to get the vaccines is available at vaccines.gov, more information about COVID 19 is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $59,115,204 in federal funding to modernize facilities and strengthen airfield safety at 26 airports across New York State. In the Southern Tier, The Greater Binghamton Airport will get $4.7 Million Dollars for Signage, Taxiway rehabilitation & lighting.
The Susquehanna SPCA & the Otsego County Sheriff's Department rescued 2 dogs & 2 Quail from a residence on County Route 35 in Milford. 2 emaciated dogs were taken to Cornell for treatment, the shelter is working with the Friends Network to foster and rehabilitate the birds, to donate or to receive more information, go to sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-4-24
On Monday, Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded to the report of a male that had been stabbed in the chest at an apartment complex In the Town of Union. Patrols located the victim lying on the ground of the parking lot of the complex, with two witnesses providing first aid, deputies immediately provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived. The victim was then transported to UHS Wilson Hospital, where he remains in serious condition. 32 year old Janzer Canelo of Endicott and the victim were both residents of the apartment complex and had been in an ongoing dispute over laundry, Canelo was charged with 1st Degree Assault, he was transported for arraignment & remains in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.
State Police arrested 23 year old Jusa Haygood of Syracuse, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. A Trooper in the town of Lansing observed a vehicle speeding and attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the vehicle failed to comply. The vehicle pulled into an apartment complex and Haygood was taken into custody, The Trooper located two children, ages 2 & 7 in the backseat. The children were turned over to a family member and Haygood was issued appearance tickets to the Lansing Town Court on October 15th.