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Ford murder trial begins today
NORWICH – Opening arguments in the bench trial of Accused child murderer George Ford Jr. began this morning. Ford waived his right to a jury trial and has instead elected to ... read more...
Burglar sentenced to prison
NORWICH – A convicted Norwich burglar who stole children’s DVDs was sentenced to eight years in prison Friday. Terry L. Sturdevant Jr., 21, Norwich, was found guilty of unla... read more...
Felony sex trial ends with misdemeanor plea
NORWICH – A Bainbridge man on trial for a felony sex crime took a plea to a non-sex related misdemeanor after over four hours of testimony before a jury Thursday. Ottoniel G... read more...
DWI arrest ends with the suspect and deputy taking a cold swim
OTSELIC – A man pulled over for a traffic violation Monday fled his vehicle on foot, leading a Chenango County Sheriff’s deputy on a chase that eventually ended up with both i... read more...
Fast food burglar caught just as fast
NORWICH – Just over eight hours after police responded to the scene of a burglary at the Norwich McDonald’s, they arrested a 17-year-old Norwich youth for the crime. David D.... read more...
Police looking for McDonald’s burglar who stole nothing but a bite to eat
NORWICH – Police are searching for a man who broke into the Norwich McDonald’s in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Norwich City Police Chief Joseph Angelino said the suspe... read more...
Ford murder case to be decided by a judge, not a jury
NORWICH – Accused murderer George Ford Jr. waived his right to a jury trial and has instead elected to place his fate in the hands of the judge. Defense attorney Randel Sch... read more...
Man charged with baby-sitter’s death to begin murder trial
NORWICH – Accused child murderer George Ford Jr. will be making his final appearance in court today before he’s scheduled to appear begin his jury trial in February. District... read more...
Oxford man arrested for South New Berlin robbery
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – New York State Police have arrested the man they believe to be responsible for holding up the South New Berlin Quickway at gunpoint. Monday, Joel L. Lewis,... read more...
Police follow footprints to catch teens responsible for over 45 Oxford thefts
OXFORD – The Oxford Police Department, Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police responded to over 45 vehicle theft complaints from Oxford residents last week... read more...
Grand jury charges 19 felonies
NORWICH – The Chenango County grand jury met last week and handed up several criminal indictments. At the proceedings, the District Attorney’s Office presents evidence again... read more...
Five injured in Coventry crash expected to make full recoveries
COVENTRY– Five people who were injured in a two-car accident in the Town of Coventry Wednesday are expected to make full recoveries; some have already been released from the h... read more...
Armed man fights with police, injures two officers
NORWICH – Two police officers were injured last Monday after a man armed with a baseball bat fought with officers who were attempting to question him over a trespassing compl... read more...
Accused father and son crime duo now split by a guilty plea
NORWICH – An Afton man pleaded guilty to the top two counts against him Tuesday for his role in a string of burglaries that netted over $30,000 in stolen property while his fa... read more...
'Missing' Afton woman arrested for prostitution
AFTON – A four-day search for a missing Afton woman ended with her arrest for prostitution. New York State Troopers discovered 23-year-old Yvonne M. Koepke in the Town of Bur... read more...
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