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…
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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…
Truck Driver Falls Asleep, Spills Milk All Over I-88 OTEGO – A truck driver fell asleep at the wheel on I-88 and crashed a truck filled with milk and other dairy products all over the roadway in Otego earlier this morning, according to a press release from state troopers, Troop C. Andrew A. Lloyd, 26, Porter Cors, allegedly told told troopers that he fell asleep and drifted on the roadway, rolling his vehicle. No injuries were reported, but I-88 was…
Burlington Flats Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash RICHFIELD – A 20-year-old Burlington Flats man was killed when he was hit by a car making a turn on State Route 28 near the Canadarago Lake boat launch in the Town of Richfield. According to Trooper Aga Dembinska, Troop C public information officer, Kyle J. Seamon was driving his motorcycle south on Route 28 when a woman driving an SUV north made a left turn onto Hyder Road, directly into Seamon’s path. …
TROOPERS: DEATH SUSPICIOUS Body Found In Burned House WORCESTER – State police are investigating the death of a yet-unidentified subject after a house fire in the Town of Worcester. Worcester and East Worcester fire departments were called to the scene of a house fire just before 9:18 p.m. last night. When an adult was located deceased inside the residence, troopers were called to the scene to investigate. STORY DEVELOPING, CHECK BACK …
Missing Oneonta Woman Found Safe in Binghamton ONEONTA – An Oneonta woman who was reported missing by her family was located by state troopers in Binghamton over the weekend. According to a press release, troopers made contact by phone with Amanda Lee Chandler, 27, Oneonta, who was reported missing by her family on July 20. The trooper stayed on the line with her until a trooper in Binghamton was able to check on her. Troopers determined she was in good health…
I-88 Motorcycle Crash Leads To Gun Arrest WORCESTER – A Virginia man was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a firearm after a motorcycle crash allegedly lead state troopers to discover he had two loaded pistols and no pistol permit. According to Trooper Aga Dembinska, Troop C public information officer, Phillip M. Davis, 25, Strasburg,. Va, was arrested after a trooper responded to an accident involving a motorcycle on Interstate 88 in Worcester. Davis told the trooper that when…
Three Charged After False Abduction Report ONEONTA – Three people were charged after an Oneonta girl made a false report of abduction and her father shot at the alleged driver, state police reported today. According to a release by Trooper Aga Dembinska, Troop C public information officerCassandra A. Davi, 19, Oneonta, allegedly sent a text to her father asking for help while she was in a vehicle belonging to Charles O. Hall, 30, New Lisbon. Her father, Anthony M. Davi,…
2 Troopers Injured; Father, Son Charged WORCESTER – Two troopers were injured, one punched in the face, trying to break up a fight along Interstate 88 near here yesterday afternoon. The episode began when Otsego County 911 received a call at 4:24 p.m. of two males fighting alongside I-88.…
Missing Man Found Dead ONEONTA – Steven Kassirer, 53, the man whose car was found abandoned near the State Trooper barracks on Oneida Street was found dead late yesterday afternoon, State Trooper Aga Dembinska, Troop C public information officer, announced today. His body was found in the brush behind the Safelite Auto Glass, where his car was found parked last week. According to police, he was last seen by his family in Irondequoit on Saturday, Oct. 20, after leaving his father’s funeral, and was…