Maryland Resident Arrested

Davenport – Today, Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Severn, MD resident for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

On Saturday April 6th, 2024, while patrolling in the Town of Davenport, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle speeding in a 40-mph zone. Upon conducting a traffic stop, Deputies identified the driver as 38-year-old, Carlos Hernandez, of Severn, Maryland. A check of the vehicle determined that the vehicle’s registration was suspended.

Deputies subsequently arrested and charged Hernandez with one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle while Registration is Suspended an Unclassified Misdemeanor of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Hernandez was additionally issued a traffic summons for Speed in Zone.           

Hernandez was released on the traffic summons and is to appear in the Town Davenport Court at a later date to answer the said charges.

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RE-SENTENCING ON PROBATION VIOLATION CASE

DELHI – District Attorney Shawn J. Smith, announced that Eva M. Witteman, 60, of Binghamton, New York, was resentenced to 1.5 years in state prison and 1 year of post- release supervision after admitting to a violation of probation in Delaware County Court on April 15, 2024.  Witteman was sentenced to probation on April 8, 2024, for her conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a Class D Felony.

Three days after being sentenced to felony probation supervision, Witteman tested positive for drugs. Witteman also arrived at the Delaware County Probation Department wearing a false bladder containing a third party’s urine in an attempt to mask her drug testing results. Due to her multiple violations, Witteman has been resentenced to one and a half years in prison and one year of post release supervision. 

District Attorney Smith commends the Delaware County Probation Department on their thorough investigation of this case.  Smith stated, “The Delaware County Probation Department provides defendants with every resource necessary for probationers to turn their lives around and become successful members of our community. But when a defendant is unwilling to comply with their supervision, incarceration is the only other option available.” 

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County

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Downsville Resident Arrested on Criminal Summons

On April 7th, 2024, at approximately 12:24 pm, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old Alexander Mousseau, of Downsville, New York, on a Criminal Summons issued by the Town of Colchester Court for Harassment in the Second Degree, a violation and Trespass, a violation under New York State Penal Law. 

The arrest resulted from an investigation of a reported Harassment Complaint that occurred in the Town of Colchester, where it is alleged that Mousseau entered onto another person’s property without permission and harassed them via text message. 

Mousseau is scheduled to appear at the Town of Colchester Court to answer the charge at a later date.  

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Brooklyn Resident Arrested After Traffic Stop

FRANKLIN — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that a traffic-stop for failure to stop at a stop sign on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Brooklyn, New York man.

On Wednesday morning, April 10th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies were patrolling State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin and observed a vehicle traveling northbound on County Highway 21 fail to come to a complete stop at the intersection of County Highway 21 and State Highway 357.  Deputies subsequently conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as 44 year-old Rafael Montalvo, of Brooklyn, New York.   
A driver's license inquiry into the license plate revealed that the vehicle's registration was suspended for insurance lapse out of the State of Illinois.   
Montalvo was subsequently arrested and issued traffic summonses for Operating a motor vehicle while the registration was suspended, an unclassified misdemeanor of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and unregistered motor vehicle and failure to stop at a stop sign, both violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Montalvo was released on traffic summonses and directed to appear in the Franklin Town Court on a later date to answer those charges. 

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Delhi Resident Facing Charges After Accident

Meredith – Today, Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that a Delhi resident is facing the charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree as well as other violations following an accident investigation in the Town of Meredith.

On the morning of April 6th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an iPhone Crash Detection for a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 28 in the Town of Meredith.  Upon arrival on scene, Deputies found that there was in fact a serious motor vehicle accident with minor injuries.  Two of the occupants, including the driver, were transported for non-life-threatening injuries to be treated at a local hospital while the other two passengers were treated on scene by EMS.  During the accident investigation, Deputies identified the driver as 24-year-old male, Kelvin K. Marfo, of Delhi, NY.  Upon a DMV check of Marfo’s driver’s license, it was found that his driving privileges in New York were suspended for Failing to Answer a Summons out of Kings County, NY.

Marfo was subsequently arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the Third Degree, an unclassified misdemeanor, Unlicensed Operator, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, moved from the Lane Unsafely, and an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, which are Violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Marfo was issued Traffic Summons, and an Appearance Ticket to appear before the Town of Meredith Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Oneonta Resident Arrested on Warrant

DELHI — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of an Oneonta male on a Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant issued by the Delaware County Grand Jury. 

On the morning of April 16th, 2024 members of the Delaware County Criminal Investigations Unit and Road Patrol division, along with members from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Oneonta in an attempt to locate 41-yr old Gerard F. H. Johnson.

Johnson was subsequently located and arrested within a residence in Lantern Hill Mobile Home Park in the Town of Oneonta.  

Johnson was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd degree, a Class D Felony, 2 counts of Grand Larceny in the 4th degree, a Class E Felony, and 1 count of Petit Larceny, a Class A Misdemeanor. 

Johnson was transported directly to the Delaware County Court and was arraigned in front of Honorable J. Hubbard. Upon completion of the arraignment, Johnson was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000.00 cash bail Or $100,000.00 secured bond. Johnson is scheduled to appear in the Delaware County Court at a later date. 

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Stamford Resident Arrested Following Complaint

Stamford - Today, Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that an investigation into a larceny complaint resulted in the arrest of a Stamford, New York woman. 

On Tuesday afternoon, February 13th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a larceny complaint at the Family Dollar in the Town of Stamford.  During the course of the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies identified the suspect as Ann Hammond, age 58 of Stamford, New York.  

On April 8, 2024, at the conclusion of the investigation, it was discovered that Hammond, stole multiple packs of cigarettes during the course of her employment at Family Dollar. Deputies subsequently arrested and charged Hammond with one count of Petit Larceny, a Class A Misdemeanor of the New York State Penal Law.    

Hammond was processed and released on an appearance ticket and was directed to appear in the Stamford Town Court at a later date.

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Binghamton Woman Arrested

DELHI —  Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the arrest of a Binghamton NY woman for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. 

At around 12:00PM on Thursday afternoon April 11th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies were notified that 60-year-old Eva Witteman, of Binghamton NY, had driven to the Delaware County Probation Department for a scheduled meeting while her privileges to operate a motor vehicle in New York state was suspended.  

Deputies arrested and charged Witteman with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 2nd degree and Operating a Motor Vehicle with Knowledge of being Suspended, both misdemeanors, as well as Unlicensed Operator, Unauthorized Sticker and Drivers View Obstructed, all violations in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. 

Witteman was subsequently released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Delhi court at a later date to answer for the charges. 

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CATSKILL MOUNTAIN LITTLE LEAGUE GEARS UP FOR SPECIAL OPENING DAY

The League unveiled a new logo last year designed in collaboration with local screen-printer and Stamford retailer, Catskill Outpost to honor the history of the Mount Utsayantha fire tower watching over the Village. A flag with the new design will be raised during the pre-game ceremony on Opening Day, April 27th.


STAMFORD – After a five year wait, the Catskill Mountain Little League (CMLL) - now in its 53rd year of operation - will celebrate the completion of their brand-new ball fields with an extra special opening day and field dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 27.
“It’s a rare thing to be the first teams to play on a brand new ballfield,” stated Bill Abbatine, League President and Coach. “Since the League’s season was cancelled amid the pandemic in 2020 followed by the closure of Terry Field in 2021, League officials have spent countless hours working to re-grow the League. This effort included working closely with Little League International, the parent organization in Williamsport, PA to expand the league’s boundaries to include Delhi, Jefferson and the Gilboa-Conesville School Districts.” 

Abbatine said that a key to the League's future was embarking on a $1.4 million capital project funded by the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation to build a new facility on land donated by the Village of Stamford with an easement to access the parcel granted from local landowner, Doug Murphy.
League officials were told by Murphy, that a complex such as this was first envisioned by longtime youth baseball booster and former League President, Ken Peck before his passing in 1995.

The new complex was built by local firm Clark Companies and features a fully equipped baseball field with LED lighting that, in addition to a standard Little League field layout, will also serve a senior 13U division with 70-foot basepaths and a 50-foot pitching distance. A batting cage and bullpen were also constructed adjacent to the baseball field. The League opted for a second, multi-use field that enabled the addition of softball to its program that is now in its second year with over thirty-five participants among three teams. League officials are planning tournaments after the regular season that will welcome teams from across the region to the new facility.

“Now, that the wait is over,” stated Abbatine, “We can celebrate it with our community in a jam-packed day of baseball and softball at the new site.”

The schedule gets underway with a Ballplayer Parade at 10:30AM featuring all seventeen teams in the league followed by an Inaugural Opening Day Ceremony including a flag raising, field dedication and a first pitch by the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Board of Directors. Also, to recognize the 50th anniversary of the inclusion of girls in Little League, the National Anthem will be sung by a duet featuring the talents of two young ballplayers, Brooklyn Trimbell and Toby Frederickson. 
The events continue with a Majors division game at 11:30am between the Thomson Trust Mariners and Titan Drilling Reds on Field 1, while the JEG Tools Lightning face off with the Oneonta Cal Ripken softball team on Field 2. The Minors division (Coach Pitch) will have a mini tournament among six teams at 2pm on both fields, capped off with another Majors division game at 4:30pm between the Greene Lumber Yankees and the Titan Drilling Reds (Field 1) and a Minors softball game between Middleburgh and the Lasting Impression Thunder (Field 2).

While the concessions building is still under construction, there will be a limited menu of ballpark fare for sale with all the proceeds going to CMLL. Volunteers will be promoting the League’s Buy-a-Brick fundraiser (www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/cmll) to support the completion of the new fieldhouse building as well as a 50/50 raffle. All events will be emceed by local DJ Pat Dell who will provide music throughout the day. The rain date for all events in conjunction with Opening Day is Sunday, April 28th. League officials encourage following the CMLL Facebook page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/catskillmtnlittleleague/.

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GUILTY PLEA TO DWI – DEPOSIT TOWN COURT

DEPOSIT- District Attorney Shawn J. Smith, announced today that Katrina M. Lott, 45, of West Edmeston, New York, pleaded guilty to Driving While Intoxicated, a Class A Misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 3 years of probation, in Deposit Town Court on April 9, 2024.

On June 13, 2023, Lott was driving Northbound on County Route 8, when she lost control of her vehicle and drove into the ditch. Trooper Brandon Schubert responded to the crash scene and determined that Lott was likely under the influence of alcohol when open containers were spotted in the vehicle. His subsequent investigation determined that Lott had a blood alcohol content of .16% - two times the legal limit.

District Attorney Smith commends Trooper Schubert and Trooper Laurienzo for their thorough investigation of this case. “Drunk and impaired drivers selfishly risk the lives of other motorists and pedestrians whenever they get behind the wheel. My office will continue to work with law enforcement to remove impaired drivers from our roadways.”

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County

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CONVICTION IN SIDNEY DRUG DEALING CASE

DELHI - Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced that Jessica Lopez, 28, of Sidney, New York, was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class B felony in Delaware County Court on April 15, 2024.  

The defendant appeared in Delaware County Court on April 15, 2024, for an arraignment on drug related charges.  After being arraigned by Delaware County Court Judge John L. Hubbard, the defendant pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, possession with intent to sell.  Prior to pleading guilty, the defendant admitted that she possessed fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on February 27, 2024.  The defendant further admitted that she intended to sell that fentanyl.  

This guilty plea was entered as part of a negotiated disposition wherein it is agreed that the defendant will be sentenced to 6.5 years in state prison, and 2 years of post-release supervision. The case was adjourned until June 10, 2024, for sentencing.  

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended New York State Police Investigator Patrick Finn and the New York State Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team for their outstanding work in this case. “They were able to seize these illegal drugs before they were sold in our community.”  Smith further stated, “Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs. Drug dealers seek to maximize their profit by mixing fentanyl with other illegal drugs, and that has fueled the increase in overdoses we are seeing. I will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure that every drug dealer is held accountable for their illegal actions.” 

As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County

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Charlotte Valley, H-T and Windham Pick Up Softball Wins

DELAWARE LEAGUE  – Softball action found Charlotte Valley, Hunter-Tannersville and Windham all claiming wins.

Stamford/Jefferson fell to Cherry Valley/Springfield/Sharon Springs 24-9 in non-league softball action on Tuesday. CVS/SS scored runs in all but the third inning to outdistance S/J. Three players, Lexi Dygert, Bailey Thayer and Mia Dubben all homered to help the win. Dubben helped her cause in the circle as drove in four runs. Dygert drove in two in the win and teammate Brin Whiteman went three for four behind the bat to help the cause. I. Hynes picked up the loss from the circle for S/J.

Bainbridge-Guilford defeated Charlotte Valley in a non-league softball pairing on Tuesday. For CV, Natalie Amadon scored three runs and Brinlee Wright had two RBIs.

On Monday, Charlotte Valley shutout Stamford/Jefferson 22-0 on their home diamond. Josie Butler was the winning pitcher, earning a no-hitter and striking out six S/J batters. Josie and Brinlee Wright each had four RBIs in the winning cause and Kailey Whitebeck connected on a trip. Laila Wheeler scored five runs and Amadon scored four runs.

Hunter-Tannersville edged by South Kortright 8-7 on Monday. Julia Legg picked up the pitching win, striking out 7 SK batters. Emma Constable and Aubri Stanton helped the cause with two runs each. Neleh Brown scored twice for the Lady Rams.

Windham defeated Margaretville 15-0 in league action on Monday. Hannah Tuttle earned a no-hitter, striking out 10 Margaretville batters. Catherine Coe was perfect behind the bat, going four for four on the day, which brought in four runs. Kylie Jordan added a double and triple, also driving in four runs on the afternoon

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Gilboa/Windham Adds One to the Win Column

DELAWARE LEAGUE – It was another light week in the schedule for baseball, with Gilboa and Walton/Downsville each picking up wins.

Gilboa/Windham blasted Margaretville 21-2 in a league game at Windham on Tuesday. Garrison Ross, Burton Strauch and Sean Willie shared time on the mound to combine for no-hitter over five innings, with Ross getting the win.Jacob Strauch had a good day behind the bat, with four hits, including a homer, to help the cause, while David Cammer also connected on a homer

In action on Monday, Walton/Downsville handed South Kortright a 13-2 loss. Everett West struck out 10 SK batters and teammate Colby Phraner added a grand slam in the win and finished the day with five runs batted in. For SK, Jacob Staroba connected on a homer.

Last Thursday, Schenevus defeated Charlotte Valley 11-1 in a non-league pairing

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Join Chamber for National Civics Bee Local Competition

April 27, 2:00 pm

The Okun Theatre

SUNY Delhi Farrell Hall

DELHI — Cheer on our middle school students as they compete in our National Civics Bee local contest.

The National Civics Bee is a competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. This exciting opportunity extends to students in grades 6, 7, and 8, granting them a unique platform to demonstrate their civics knowledge.

Participants in the National Civics Bee will have the chance to gain recognition for their civics knowledge and skills, and compete for prizes, including a $500 cash prize for the county champion and up to $50,000 at the national contest. 

The competition enables students to explore issues that matter to their communities, furthering their understanding of civic engagement and fostering responsible citizenship.

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Hancock Resident Arrested on Possession

DELHI — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of 41-year-old Jessie Kilian  of Hancock. 

On Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, Criminal Investigation Division received a complaint from Delaware County Probation Department where Kilian was found to be unlawfully in possession of a controlled substance. 

On the afternoon of April 9th, members of the Criminal Investigations Division subsequently charged and arrested Kilian with one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor in NYS Penal Law. Kilian was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer this charge.

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Independent Bookstores Day Celebrates its 11th Anniversary

Annual Day Celebrated on April 27, 2024 

DELHI — The Lost Bookshop is happy to announce our participation in the 11th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! 

The Lost Bookshop will celebrate with in-store giveaways (including a year of free audiobooks from our partner libro.fm), a used book sidewalk sale, and the reveal of our limited edition Indie Bookstore Day bookmarks, designed by local young folks. We’ll end the day with a party to celebrate our community from 5 - 6PM.

“The Last Bookshop is thrilled to participate in our first-ever Independent Bookstore Day as a way to celebrate our shop and our beautiful community,” said Emily Helck, owner. 

Independent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 900 stores participating across the country.

Independent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, that works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book. 

ABOUT THE LOST BOOKSHOP 

The Lost Bookshop opened in 2023 at 120 Main St. in Delhi, and sells a variety of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books.

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Indictment in Domestic Violence Case

DELHI – District Attorney Shawn Smith announced today that Scott D. Googins, 28, of Delhi, New York, was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on April 11, 2024, and a three-count indictment was filed. 

Count One of the indictment charged the defendant with Strangulation in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony.  It is alleged that the defendant, on or about November 23, 2023, choked the female victim with both of his hands until she lost consciousness. 

Count Two of the indictment charged the defendant with Assault in the Third Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.  That count alleges that the defendant intentionally caused physical injury to the same female victim. 

Count Three of the indictment charged the defendant with Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.  That count alleges that the defendant prevented the victim from calling 911 during the domestic assault. 

The defendant is currently released from custody after posting $3,000 cash bail.  If convicted of Strangulation in the Second Degree, the defendant faces up to 7 years in state prison. 

First Assistant District Attorney Schuyler Konior Kinneman presented the case to the Grand Jury. 

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended New York State Trooper Jamal Ahmed, State Police Investigator Mark Head, and Sheriff’s Deputy Lucas Elmore for their thorough investigation into this case.  

As are all persons accused of a crime, this defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.  

Shawn J. Smith 

District Attorney 

Delaware County

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