Otsego Sheriff wants more County support By Kevin Limiti • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Otsego County Sheriff’s office is having difficulty staffing and retaining deputies and corrections officers, a problem Sheriff Richard Devlin blames on low pay, excessive overtime, and what he calls “a lack of support” from the county. Currently, there are 11 open positions for corrections officers at the Otsego County Jail in Cooperstown, which Sheriff Devlin says causes health issues for its officers required to work longer…
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New State Police Commander focused on recruitment By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Jeffrey Van Auken, the new Troop C commander for the New York State Police, has come a long way in his career. He is a Navy veteran who was deployed to Iraq and the Middle East at multiple points, the last time as an intelligence officer. Now he’s focusing on recruiting for the State Police. He especially wants to draw from those whose backgrounds encompass the…
Man arrested for using counterfeit bill at Schneider’s Bakery Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A man using a fake $100 bill at Schneider’s Bakery was arrested on Main Street on Monday after being observed by the family who runs the bakery. According to the Schneider’s Bakery Facebook page, a couple came in and made a small purchase but asked for change of a $100 that was clearly fake. They were observed later on Main Street and at least one…
Robinson murder trial goes to jury, verdict expected Wednesday By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOERSTOWN — The second day of the Dylan Robinson trial at the Otsego County Courthouse ended Tuesday, June 22, with jury deliberations, after the prosecution rested and the defense chose not to submit any evidence. Robinson is accused of allegedly killing his father, Kenneth Robinson, and burning his house after a failed robbery attempt. He is charged with second-degree murder, burglary and attempted robbery…
Man arrested for allegedly discharging weapon during altercation at Oneonta Speedway By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Randy Lamont Butler, 28, was arrested for allegedly discharging a gun at the Speedway in Oneonta in the early hours of Sunday, June 6, Oneonta police say. The incident started when Butler got into a verbal altercation with a woman at the Speedway at 325 Main St., which spilled out into the parking lot, where another woman also got involved, according to…
Police review leaves behind serious debates By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Oneonta’s Common Council will likely meet its self-imposed June 1, deadline to review, and change or adopt, the city’s Community Advisory Board’s recommendations for the Oneonta Police Department, Mayor Gary Herzig said Tuesday, May 17. Among the topics being discussed are the status of no-knock raids in Oneonta, making statistics of crime and arrests available to the public and a review board to examine the high number…
Public Weighs Meaning Of Killing, Mayor Says As Oneonta Waits, AG To Investigate By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Not only has a police shooting made history in Oneonta, it’s making statewide history, too. A new department in the state Attorney General’s Office, the Office of Special Investigations, created by Executive Order 147 after George Floyd’s death last May 25, opened its door on April 1, according to Sofia Quintanar, the AG’s deputy press secretary. The office is empowered…
Chris Catapano Promoted To Oneonta Police Sergeant ONEONTA – Christopher Catapano, a member of the Oneonta Police Department since 2008, has been promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Catapano holds an associates degree in criminal justice from Herkimer County Community College and a Bachelors Degree in criminal justice from SUNY Oneonta. While attending SUNY Oneonta,…
Council Officially Appoints Doug Brenner As Police Chief…
Troop ‘C’ Honors Fallen Officers State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, is introduced to Broome County Sheriff David Harder, right, by DOT Regional Director Jack Williams before the start of yesterday’s State Police Troop “C” Memorial Day Service at troop headquarters in Sidney. In left photo, former Station Manager of Troop “C” Marc Barbara, now serving with Troop “D”, marches in formation during the ceremony. Those honored were Troopers Covel Pierce and Timothy Pratt, and Investigator Paul Stuewer. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com) Save…