A man from Oneonta faces a felony charge from an Otsego County Sheriff’s investigation into a gun transaction. The man is accused of providing false information while trying to buy a gun from a sporting goods store. The man is due in coiurt on March 2.
State Police seek the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Judy A. Benjamin of Nineveh who was last seen last week at her Thorn Hill Road residence. She is 5’4” and weighs approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Her photo is on the State police Facebook page.
Members of Hartwick College’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be at Huntington Memorial Library on most Saturdays to offer free tax preparation and billing services for both federal and state returns. Hours are 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Email vita@hartwick.edu for an appointment.
SUNY Oneonta’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and the President’s Council on Diversity Inclusive Excellence Subcommittee seek nominations for the 2023 Tapestry of Diversity and Inclusion Award. It recognizes an individual or group that has made exceptional contributions toward fostering diversity and inclusion. Deadline for submissions is March 31.
A Deleware County Sheriff’s investigation into child sexual assault in the town of Stamford leads to a juvenile facing charges. The investigation revealed the victim had been involved in sexual activity while under the age of consent. The juvenile was charged with one count of Sexual Misconduct.
Animal cruelty charges are brought against 2 Davenport residents from a Delaware County Sheriff’s investigation into reports of numerous dogs in a kennel/breeding facility not being properly cared for. The investigation revealed that it occurred in the spring and summer of 2022. Both residents will appear in court at a later date.
New York allocates $1.7 million to resurface Route 28 from Route 357 to Main Street in the Towns of Franklin and Oneonta to repair weather-related damage. $1.3 million is allocated to resurface Route 206 in Chenango County from Route 41 to just west of Cemetery Road in Coventry and Bainbridge.
A man facing child sex abuse charges in Delaware County takes a plea deal. Prosecutors say John Olson of Monroe pleaded guilty to 2 felony charges in connection with the 2020 incident in Andes. Sentencing is scheduled for March 20 in Delaware County Court.
An investigation is under way into a 3- vehicle collision on Wednesday in the Town of Middletown on Route 30 involving a State Police vehicle. A trooper and one driver were treated for minor injuries while the other driver was not hurt. Several fire departments and Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies responded.
A town of Edmeston man is charged with making threats of harm to another person. An Otsego County Sheriff’s investigation determined the man sent messages making the threats. He’s been charged with 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment annd a protection order was issued on the victim’s behalf.