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…
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Village Officers Foil Attempted Suicide Bleeding Victim Transported In Cruiser To Bassett Hospital COOPERSTOWN – Worried an ambulance might not arrive in time, Village Police officers last week transported an attempted suicide victim to Bassett Hospital in their police cruiser, gaining the praise of Chief Frank Cavalieri. “The quick thinking and effort shown to preserve the subject’s life displayed by these officers were vital to saving the victim’s life,” said Cavalieri. “This effort, I believe, demonstrates the dedication, integrity and…
Suspect In Mask-Sign Defacement Suspect ID’d By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – In the end, damage to 11 of the Village of Cooperstown’s mask-ordinance signs totaled just under the $250 threshold for a felony charge. “The total damage came to $238.74,” said Cooperstown Police Chief Frank Cavalieri. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Village Police arrested Luke Smith, 45, Cooperstown, for spray-painting Xes across four large and seven small “Masks on Main” publicizing the must-wear mandate between Main to…
Arrest Made In Mask-Sign Vandalism By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – A Cooperstown man has been arrested and charged with criminal mischief after 10 of the Village’s “Mask on Main” signs were found yesterday with black X’s spray-painted on them. According to Police Chief Frank Cavalieri, the alleged vandal, a white male, was arrested following an investigation after the three large signs were found dumped and vandalized in front of the District Attorney’s office. Seven of the…
Cooperstown’s ‘Masks On Main’ Signs Vandalized Village Police Seek Suspects By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Cooperstown Police are investigating the vandalism of the Village’s three “Masks on Main” signs after they were found with a black X spray-painted over them. “We believe it happened last night,” said Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch. “We noticed it first thing this morning.” The vandalized signs were at the perimeters of the downtown where the mask ordinance is in place, including…
Police: Woman Spit On Bassett Employees COOPERSTOWN – A woman was arrested after she allegedly spit on Bassett Hospital employees and told them she had COVID-19, according to Cooperstown Police Officer David Kaminski. “A female was being seeing by staff at Bassett when she became irate and began spitting in several staff member’s faces,” said Kaminski. “She then told them she had coronavirus.”…
Police Investigating Break-In, Robbery At 21 Railroad Ave.…
Friends Rally With GoFundMe For Cooperstown Police Chief COOPERSTOWN – Friends of Cooperstown Police Chief Mike Covert have put together a GoFundMe Campaign to raise money for his kidney transplant and other medical needs. “Anyone who has met Michael K. Covert over the years knows that he would do anything for anyone and not expect a thing in return,” wrote Mike Ten Eyck, retired Sheriff’s deputy. “Mike has dedicated his life to helping others and now he needs our assistance.”…
ONEONTA MAN REPORTED MISSING COOPERSTOWN – A “vulnerable adult” was reported missing after he was last seen leaving Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown in January. Chester S. Kucharski Jr, 67, Oneonta, was last seen leaving Bassett around 3:50 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25. He was reported as a missing vulnerable adult and the Police Department is attempting to check his welfare. He is 5’11, 150lbs, Gray Hair, Hazel Eyes. Police say he had been evicted from his residence in Oneonta and…