VOL. 150 - NO. 5 SIDNEY, NEW YORK — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 SUGGESTED PRICE 75¢ Major Walton Meth Lab Busted James M. James J. by N.Y. Law Enforcement Klinegardner Nash Amanda L. Emily L. Uhl Bicknell Brooklyn Johnny Uhl Alford Tammy R. Lewis THE HOUSE AT 116 EAST ST., where law en- METHAMPHETAMINE found hidden in a child’s EVIDENCE OF A METH LAB shown strewn forcement dismantled a meth lab in Walton. lunchbox. throughout the yard. WALTON - Seven people were sent to jail on felony drug seven adults were subsequently arrested and Child Protective Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third charges following the discovery, dismantling and clean-up of an Services was notifi ed to take custody of the children. All three Degree (Intent to Sell), a class B felony; active, clandestine, methamphetamine laboratory in the Village children were provided immediate medical evaluation for po- Unlawfully Manufacturing Methamphetamine in the Second of Walton on Tuesday night. tential contamination of toxic chemicals produced during the Degree (manufacturing in the presence of child less than six- Following an investigation conducted by members of the Del- manufacture of the methamphetamine and subsequently placed teen), a class C felony; aware County Sheriff’s Offi ce Criminal Investigation Division into emergency foster care. Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth into the sale and on-going manufacture of methamphetamine As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police Degree (Intent to Sell), a class D felony; in the Village of Walton, on the morning of Jan. 26 Sheriff’s seized an active meth lab, precursor chemicals, quantities of Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Laboratory Materi- Investigators obtained a search warrant for a Village of Walton crystalline methamphetamine, several “spent” one pot, or als, a class E felony residence. “shake and bake” meth labs, numerous prescription medica- Three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A coordinated, multi-agency and disciplined execution of tions, cocaine, marijuana and public assistance benefi t cards. A misdemeanor. that search warrant was conducted on 116 East St. in the Vil- Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged the following: Upon recommendation of the District Attorney’s Offi ce, all lage of Walton on the night of Jan. 26 by members of the Dela- James J. Nash, Sr., 35, of 116 East St., Walton; seven defendants were returned to the Delaware County Cor- ware County Sheriff’s Offi ce, N.Y.S. Police Special Operations Amanda L. Bicknell, 31, of 116 East St., Walton; rections Facility on $150,000 cash bail or $300,000 property Response Team (SORT) and N.Y. State Contaminated Crime James M. Klinegardner, Jr., 38, of Rock Island, Tenn., and 116 bond. Scene Emergency Response Team (CCSERT). Deputies and East St., Walton; The Delaware County Sheriff’s Offi ce and N.Y.S. Police wish Troopers were also assisted by members of the Walton Village Brooklyn Alford, 18, of 80 Liberty St., Walton; to express their thanks and praise to the brave members of the Police Department and Delaware County Department of Emer- Tammy R. Lewis, 36, of Finch Hollow Rd., Walton; Walton Volunteer Fire Department who responded and remain gency Services. Johnny Uhl, 29, of Swan Lake, N.Y.; on scene throughout the cleanup to provide additional scene Due to inherent chemical, fi re and explosion hazards asso- Emily L. Uhl, 22, of Swan Lake, N.Y.; safety and remained ready to respond to any potential health, ciated with the manufacture of methamphetamine, assistance Each of the suspects was preliminarily charged with one fi re or explosion threat created by the clandestine laboratory. from the N.Y.S. Special Operations Response Team and N.Y.S. class D felony offense of Unlawful Manufacture of Metham- Undersheriff Craig DuMond remarked, “Drug dealers in Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team was re- phetamine in the Third Degree, arraigned in the Village of Wal- Delaware County have been put on notice: don’t bring your poi- quested. These specialized teams are deployed statewide to re- ton Court before Judge Yvonne Pagillo early on the morning of son here. Our members, along with our partners on the State, spond to clandestine laboratory sites, safely enter and dismantle Jan. 27 and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Federal and local levels will be unrelenting until we fi nd deal- those laboratories, secure evidence from within those chemi- Facility in lieu of $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond. Nash ers and bring them to justice.” DuMond went on to say, “We cally contaminated environments and safely remove hazardous was additionally charged with Criminal Possession of a Con- will also call for and encourage the aggressive prosecution and wastes generated during the methamphetamine manufacturing trolled Substance 7th (Suboxone) and Johnny Uhl was charged sentencing of these low lives who are ruining our communities. process. with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (Co- They are destroying our future generations. The fact that par- Upon entering the residence and executing the search war- caine) as well as Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. ents would allow their children to be exposed to these situations rant, NYSP SORT and CCSERT team members located and Later Wednesday, each of these defendants was also charged is both sickening and heartbreaking.” removed seven adults and three children from the vicinity of in the Village of Walton Court with the following additional an actively cooking “one-pot” methamphetamine lab. The offenses: Public Invited to Open House Sat., Feb. 13 At New Town of Afton Court, Offi ce Complex AFTON - The Town of Afton will celebrate the opening of The Town of Afton purchased the former IVCI building Disability Act. Lack of parking was also a drawback. The for- the town’s new court and offi ce complex with an open house from Jack Flannery last spring after receiving approval from mer town hall building is currently up for sale by 88 Blue LLC. Saturday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is invited to tour voters in a second round of voting. The purchase cost of the Lawrence said the process has been “a long and tedious one” the new facility at 204 County Road 39 in the Town of Afton. building was $295,000 with renovations costing $98,500. but feels the end result is a very positive one. The new complex includes a much-needed meeting room, Lawrence said the purchase cost of the building and reno- “I want to thank all those who supported the project,” said new court and offi ces for the town supervisor, town clerk, and vations are being covered by funds already set aside for the Lawrence. assessor and space for the town historian. The complex is handi- project and will not be an extra burden on taxpayers. The costs Both local residents and those from surrounding areas are en- capped accessible, and has ample parking. are being covered by $200,000 from a building reserve fund, couraged to attend the open house Feb. 13. There will be guided Also housed in the complex will be a satellite offi ce for the $40,000 from the sale of a storage shed and property to the Af- tours of the facility and light refreshments served. Chenango County Sheriff’s Offi ce. The satellite offi ce was ap- ton Central School, $40,000 in a JCAP Court Grant, a $100,000 Among those on hand as special guests and to help host the proved by the county’s safety and rules committee and is ex- government grant from Senator Tom Libous, and $15,000 grant open house will be Senator Fred Akshar and members of the pected to receive the approval of the full board Feb. 8. from Constitution Pipeline. The town also received $30,000 Afton Town Board including John Lawrence, town supervisor; Town of Afton Supervisor John Lawrence said the new facil- from the sale of the current town hall building on Main St. Rosemarie Klatz, town clerk; Jamie Baciuska, Calvin Tall- ity is “an asset to Afton, something they can be proud of for Lawrence noted that by combining all offi ces in one loca- madge, Robert Tallmadge, Chris Warren, the Honorable Ronald many years.” He is especially pleased with the new court for tion in a modern facility, they also expect a savings in operating Sherman and Honorable Pam Wylubski. Also present will be which Lawrence credited the builder with doing “a fantastic costs. Chenango County Sheriff Ernie Cutting and representatives of job.” The renovations at the new complex were done by 88 Blue Prior to the town board’s decision to go to voters with a plan the Chenango County Court system. LLC. to purchase the IVCI building and fi ve acres of land, the board There are two entrances to the building, the rear entrance, The court includes ten pews and fi xtures purchased from looked into the feasibility of updating the town hall facility which is for those doing court business, and the front entrance. a church sale, as well as several court benches received free on Main St. They found the amount of space available for any For the open house, the front entrance will be open. of charge from Chenango County when the county court was expansion was inadequate and it would be costly to bring the relocated. building up to code including complying with the American 2 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 Feb. 5 to Mark Eventful Faith Community COMMUNITY Evening for JAC Fellowship MEALS BAINBRIDGE - On Fri- flea market.