NORWICH – Nine individuals were indicted by a Chenango County grand jury for felony crimes including burglary, criminal sale of a controlled substance, and rape.

• Jamie L. Whitmore, Jr., 23, of Norwich was indicted for first-degree rape, a class B felony, first-degree criminal sexual act, a class B felony, second-degree sexual abuse, a class A misdemeanor, and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.

According to his indictment, on August 23 while in the City of Norwich, Whitmore had sexual intercourse with a six-year-old victim.

At his arraignment Whitmore was remanded on $25,000 cash bail, and District Attorney Michael Ferrarese said bail was needed to ensure he appeared to future court dates.

“The defendant faces 25 years in state prison,” said Ferrarese. “He poses a serious flight risk, and the people would ask that bail remain the same to ensure he appears at future court dates.”

11 days later, on December 31 2018 Whitmore was released on his own recognizance.

• Lukest J. Wahlberg, 20, of Columbus was indicted for two counts of first-degree rape, class B felonies.

The indictment states that Wahlberg raped a victim on February 15 in the Town of Columbus.

• Michael A. Wright, 25, of Norwich was indicted for first-degree rape, a class B felony, and first-degree criminal sexual act, a class B felony.