NORWICH – Two individuals pleaded not guilty in county court Monday – one facing multiple felony counts of weapon possession – while four others were sentenced following guilty pleas or agreed upon dispositions in regards to their respective cases.

• Henry W. Hemsley, 73, Norwich and Pennsylvania, made his second appearance in county court Monday and was once again released on his own recognizance after posting $2,500 cash bail in September following his original arraignment.

Hemsley was indicted by a Chenango County grand jury in December, charged with second degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class D felony; six counts of third degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class D felony; and seven counts of fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor.

Hemsley’s attorney, J. Ermeiti, speaking on his client’s behalf, entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.

It’s alleged that Hemsley, in September, was found to be in possession of 45 marijuana plants – more than 16 ounces – as well as a number of fully automatic machine guns, including two, 7.62 caliber AK47s and three, 5.56 caliber Colt M16s. Seven other semi-automatic hand guns and revolvers belonging to Hemsley were also discovered, according to the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office.