Digital Managing Editor, Townsquare Media - Oneonta Group
Paula Dooley
Town of Chenango Man Charged with Rape of 16-Year-Old
A Town of Chenango man has been arrested by the Broome County Sheriff's Office and charged with raping a 16-year-old girl.
New Jersey Fugitive Arrested in Town of Afton
On Friday May 2nd, The Chenango County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police arrested Douglas Scherr, 33, of Budd Lake, NJ at a residence in the Town of Afton.
Information had been received that Scheer was a fugitive from State of New Jersey justice on a charge of arson...
Chenango County Duo Charged with Animal Cruelty
On April 22nd, two Town of Otselic residents were arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on charges of animal cruelty.
Amanda M. Sgroi, 20, and Daniel L. Brown Jr., 18, are accused of going away for a week, leaving two medium-sized dogs in a small single dog cage without food or water, and a cat without access to food or water...
Oneida County Couple Killed by Freight Train
On April 27th at approximately 1:30 pm, Oneida County Emergency Services received a call from the CSX Railroad informing that a freight train had struck and killed two pedestrians at a crossing intersection in the Town of Verona.
Investigation revealed that Earl L...
Oneonta Arby’s Robbed: Police Appeal for Assistance (Photos)
On April 24, 2014 at approximately 9:25 pm, the New York State Police at Oneonta responded to a reported robbery at Arby’s Restaurant, 5526 State Route 7, Oneonta, NY.
Investigation revealed a white male approximately 6 ft to 6 ft 2 inches tall, medium build, wearing a full face mask, dark colored hooded sweatshirt with Monster & Fox Racing logos across the chest, and work type gloves entered
Fleischmanns Pair Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault
On the evening of April 22nd, State Police at Margaretville arrested Eric Hall, 21, and Stacey M. Post, 20, both of Fleischmanns.
Hall was charged with criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, and assault. Post was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and assault...
Ron Galley Interviews Local Boston Marathoner
Walton's Scott Gleason ran for the first time in Monday's Boston Marathon, and WDLA's Ron Galley had the opportunity to interview him about the experience.
Otsego Sheriff’s Office to Accept Unused Prescription Drugs This Saturday
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs this Saturday 26th April from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked...
Nine Local Establishments Pass Underage Drinking Check
On April 18th, New York State Police from Oneonta and Margaretville, along with the New York State Liquor Authority, conducted an underage drinking check.
The initiative utilized three underage operatives who attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages from four convenience stores and five bars in Otsego and Delaware Counties...
Otsego County Man Arrested for Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment
On April 19th, troopers at State Police, Oneonta arrested Patrick F. Kiegel, 49, of New Lisbon for unlawful imprisonment in the first degree, a felony, as well as menacing and assault, both misdemeanors.
The arrest was reportedly the result of a dispute at a residence on Lena Road in New Lisbon, Otsego County...