A man from Hancock convicted of child sexual abuse is sentenced to 7 years in jail. Prosecutors say Jason P. Dufton engaged in at least two acts of sexual conduct with a child under the age of 110. After the sentence is completed Dutton will be on 15 years of post-release supervision. A Hancock man … Read more
The Department of Motor Vehicles is cracking down on the use of fake license plates. The agency is woreking with local law enforcement to catch those using the fake plates to among other things avoid tolls, vehicle registration fees and avoid detection from law enforcement.
A fire damaged a Norwich apartment on Monday. Firefights respionding to the t Peacock Manor Apartments encountered heavy smoke on the first floor and got the fire out in short order. 2 people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation but no other injuries were reported.
It’s 20 years behind bars for a Davenport man convicted on child sex abuse charges. Prosecutors say Jeremie G. Hoytengaged in at least two acts of sexual conduct with a child under the age of 13. After the sentence is completed Hoyt will be 10 years of post-release supervision.
Sidney Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying two individuals who are persons of interest in an incident that took place last month at the Bridge Street Laundromat. Their photos oare on the department’s Facebook page. Call the department If you can identify them.
Oneonta Police ask residents to refrain from blowing lawn clippings into the roadway. State law prohibits any substance that is likely to cause injury from being placed on a roadway. Blowing grass on the road creates a serious threat to anyone riding a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle.
A man from Schoharie is charged with Grand Larceny for stealing a car. State Police say they were called to a Cobleskill home on reports of an unwanted guest and that’s where they found the man and the stolen car.
It’s 4 years behing bars for a Chenango County man who pleaded guilty to assault charges in a Fenton road rage incident Prosecutors say Michael G. Seman admittined he stabbed a teen in the leg during an altercation last October. Seaman will also be on five years of post-release supervision.
The Chenango County Historical Society and Museum announced it will once again join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative. The program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
The City of Oneonta receives a $900,000 grant through the Restore New York Communities Initiative/ The money will go to assist with the rehabilitation of the Fred VanWie Building on Dietz Street. The project will create four affordable residential units and a workshare space.