Otsego Co Crime Reports

Edmeston man accused of having sexual relations with 15 year old

EDMESTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - An Otsego County man has been charged after authorities say he had sexual relations with a teenage girl. According to the Otsego County Sheriff's Office, Keith W. Baker, 24, of Edmeston, has been charged with third-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child. Read More »

Bassett employee assaulted while walking to parking lot

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WKTV) - A Bassett employee was assaulted last night while walking to a parking lot, but police say she was able to fight the suspect off. Read More »

Former Edmeston Town Clerk charged with grand larceny

EDMESTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - A former Town of Edmeston Town Clerk has been charged with grand larceny, accused of stealing almost $3,000 from the town's coffers. Read More »

Oneonta man with history of arson charged in overnight fire

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A 22 year old man with a history of arson has been charged in connection with an overnight fire in the City of Oneonta. Read More »

No bomb found after alleged threat causes bus evacuation in Otsego County

RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. (WKTV) - State Police are investigating after an incident that prompted a search of a school bus in Otsego County Wednesday morning. Read More »

8 year old charged after fire that damaged mobile home in Milford

MILFORD, N.Y. - The Otsego County Sheriff says that an eight year old female was arrested on Monday for juvenile delinquency for recklessly starting a fire Sunday afternoon that damaged a mobile home and shed in the Shady Acres Trailer Park at Silliman Cove in the Town of Milford following a joint investigation between the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services and the Sheriff's Office. Read More »

Otsego County woman faces felony drug charges

UNADILLA, N.Y. (WKTV) - An Otsego County woman was arrested Thursday morning on a drug sale charge following a months-long investigation. Read More »

Otsego County man accused of selling heroin

OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. - An Otsego County man is facing drug charges following a joint investigation between the Otsego County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, Oneonta Police Department Detective Bureau and Otsego County District Attorney's SIU. Read More »

Two men facing weapon and drug charges following Otsego County traffic stop

MARYLAND, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two men are facing weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop in Otsego County. Read More »

Richfield Springs man accused of fleeing from authorities on motorcycle

BROOKFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) - A Richfield Springs man is facing charges after authorities say he fled from authorities on a motorcycle in Madison County. Read More »

Authorities warn of Craigslist scam

RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. (WKTV) - If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is - something officials are warning residents amid Craigslist scams. Read More »

Major drug kingpin arrested in Otsego County

OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. - Authorities in Otsego County have announced the arrest of a major drug kingpin following a year-long investigation conducted by the Otsego County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, the Otsego County District Attorney's Office and other law enforcement agencies. Read More »

Parolee charged for selling cocaine in Oneonta

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A Central Islip man out on parole has been charged after authorities said he was selling cocaine in the City of Oneonta. Read More »

Cooperstown football players plead not-guilty in hazing case

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WKTV) - Five Cooperstown High School Football players have entered pleas of not-guilty in an alleged case of hazing. Read More »

Oneonta Police force to begin carrying tasers

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Oneonta Police Department will soon go through a new type of training after the city council voted Tuesday night to approve the use of tasers. Read More »

Former employee blaming new staff for kennel conditions in abuse case

WORCESTER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Frank Popolizio, owner of Southside Farms, appeared in Worcester Town Court on Tuesday. He is charged with 49 counts of animal cruelty for malnourished animals as well as unsanitary housing conditions. One of his former employees is blaming staff members for the animals' conditions. Read More »

Harpersfield man charged in Otsego County timber theft

MORRIS, N.Y. (WKTV) - An Otsego County man is now facing charges after a year-long investigation into the theft of timber. Read More »

State Police: Kennel owner faces 49 counts of cruelty to animals

WORCESTER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Authorities have now charged the owner of a kennel in the Town of Worcester with animal cruelty, after a month-long investigation that resulted in dozens of dogs in poor health being removed from the kennel. Read More »

Four charged in Unadilla after heroin, marijuana, paraphernalia seized

UNADILLA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Four people have been charged after the New York State police executed search warrants in the Village of Unadilla on Wednesday, seizing heroin, marijuana and other items used in the sale and use of heroin. Read More »

Dogs removed from kennel in Worcester amid investigation into neglect

WORCESTER, N.Y. (WKTV) - A veterinarian, members of the Susquehanna SPCA, and a New York State Trooper removed 19 dogs from Southside Farms in Worcester on Tuesday. Just last week, another 26 dogs were taken from the kennel. Read More »

Cooperstown Police Chief, the first female officer in the village, departing at week's end

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WKTV) - Diana Nicols made history in the Cooperstown Police Department, but as of Friday, January 20, she'll be history. It's a departure that's more bitter than sweet for the 40-year-old, who became the department's first female officer and went on the become the first female chief in 2005. Read More »

Five teens charged with harassment in Cooperstown HS hazing case

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WKTV) - Five teenagers have been charged in connection to a hazing at the Cooperstown High School during the month of September by some of the school's football players. Read More »

Police: Oneonta man illegally sold prescription drugs

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - An Otsego County man could face up to ten years in prison if he is convicted on charges of selling prescription drugs. Read More »

More than $100k worth of oxycodone seized, four people arrested

OTSEGO and DELAWARE COUNTIES, N.Y. (WKTV) - Four people have been charged after a drug investigation that covered two counties. Read More »

FULL PHONE INTERVIEW:Attorney E. Robert Keach III, representing Oneonta Police Officer Michael Breen

Click the video for the full phone interview with Attorney E. Robert Keach III, who is representing Oneonta Police Office Michael Breen. Breen was fired from the department on December 20, 2011 following an almost year-long scandal where Breen was accused of police brutality during a traffic stop. Read More »

SUNY Oneonta Police Chief recognized by NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

ONEONTA, N.Y. - SUNY Oneonta Police Chief Barton R. Ingersoll was recognized on December 6 by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for his role as president of the State University Police Chiefs Association in pursuing accreditation for SUNY police agencies. Read More »

Otsego County inmate facing multiple assault charges following two recent fights

OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - An inmate housed at the Otsego County Jail is now facing multiple assault charges following two recent fights in the jail. Read More »

Missing Town of Morris woman found in Binghamton

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - An Otsego County woman who went missing on November 28 has been found in the City of Binghamton. Read More »

Four men charged in series of Otsego County burglaries

OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Four men are facing charges in connection to a series of commercial burglaries over the summer in Otsego County. Read More »

Otsego County Chamber President fired amid fraud accusations

OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The President of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has been fired from his post following an investigation by the State Department of financial services. Read More »

Exeter man accused of sexually abusing young relatives during visit

EXETER, N.Y. (WKTV) - A Town of Exeter man who was out on parole is facing new charges after being accused of sexually abusing two young girls he is related to. Read More »

Oneonta woman charged with aggravated harassment and stalking

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - An Oneonta woman has been charged with aggravated harassment and stalking after a dispute in the city. Read More »

Head of Otsego County Chamber charged with running fraudulent insurance scheme

OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The president and chief executive officer of the Otsego County Chamber has been arrested for what officials say is "running a fraudulent insurance scheme that led to the cancellation of the health insurance policies of 520 people." Read More »

Worcester Central School custodians accused of stealing items from school

WORCESTER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two Worcester Central School custodians have been arrested for allegedly stealing items from the school. Read More »

Woman killed when struck by truck in Chenango County

TOWN OF COLUMBUS, N.Y. (WKTV) - A West Winfield woman died Thursday night after being hit by a car, according to the Chenango County Sheriff's Department. Read More »

Otsego County teens charged in residential burglaries

BURLINGTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two Otsego County teens face up to 25 years in prison after allegedly breaking into homes along State Route 51 and Norton Road on Thursday. Read More »

Lawsuit against City of Oneonta, officers, resolved after $135 k insurance payout

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The City of Oneonta, through its insurance carrier, has resolved the lawsuit which was filed against the city and three of its police officers, claiming the officers had used excessive force during a traffic January traffic stop. Read More »

Trio of Richfield Springs men facing burglary charges

RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. (WKTV) - Three Richfield Springs men are facing charges of burglary. Read More »

Search for military fugitive shifts to Western New York

DRYDEN, N.Y. (WKTV) - Authorities now believe a fugitive soldier that has been on the run since late Thursday night has made his way out of the Otsego County area where authorities had been searching for the past 24 hours and is now likely in the Town of Dryden in Tompkins County. Read More »

Search continues for fugitive soldier in Otsego County

RICHFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) - The small town of Richfield had a big city feel as authorities searched every vehicle within their path Friday - all in a continued effort to locate an on-the-run soldier who police say is armed and claims he "won't be taken alive." Read More »

Authorities expand search for armed, on-the-run soldier in Otsego County

WEST WINFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Authorities have expanded their search for an on-the-run soldier that law enforcement are saying is "armed and dangerous" and loose in Otsego County. As the search continues, more details about the man in question are becoming available. Read More »

Father of Cooperstown shooter accused of harassing judge

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The father of the teen who shot a classmate in Cooperstown is now facing even more charges. Read More »

Two others sought for questioning in Otsego County home burglary

SPRINGFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) - New York State Police say they now have three people they are seeking for questioning in connection with a home break-in at a a Town of Springfield residence that then led to a vehicle and foot chase with police into Herkimer County. Read More »

Villa Isidoro for sale, appeal ongoing for convicted owner

RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. (WKTV) - A popular restaurant whose owner is currently appealing a rape conviction is now up for sale. Read More »

Authorities: Woman claimed stolen checkbook to cover checks written on closed account

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A Hartwick woman is facing charges after authorities say she falsely reported her checkbook was stolen but was allegedly writing checks on a closed account. Read More »

Two men sought for questioning in Otsego County burglary and subsequent chase

SPRINGFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) - State Police are seeking two men for questioning in regard to a home break-in that subsequently led to a car and then foot chase with authorities Tuesday night, starting in Otsego County and leading into Herkimer County. Read More »

11 year prison sentence in Cooperstown shooting

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Cooperstown teen who told the court that he shot a classmate because he was black is going to be spending the next 11 years in prison. Read More »

South New Berlin man charged with petit larceny and trespassing

SOUTH NEW BERLIN, N.Y. (WKTV) - A South New Berlin man has been charged following an incident in the Town of Unadilla. Read More »

Oneonta man seeking $12 million in damages in police brutality case

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Oneonta man who says a police officer used excessive force during a traffic stop is now seeking $12 million in damages. Read More »

New Hartford investigation aids in identification of federal ID theft suspect

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. - An investigation by the New Hartford Police Department into an identity theft situation aided federal investigators in identifying a lone suspect who authorities said had defrauded nearly 100 people up and down the east coast . Read More »

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