NORWICH – A trio of convicted felons were sentenced in county court Wednesday, while another 11 pleaded not guilty to the felony and misdemeanor charges brought against them.
• Stephen M. Wright, 20, Norwich, was originally charged in November of 2011 with three felonies including first degree robbery, a class B felony; second degree assault, a class D felony; and third degree conspiracy, a class D felony, in addition to one count of fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor, in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred in a secluded area of the railroad tracks between Mitchell and Rexford streets.
On Wednesday, Wright was sentenced to five years in state prison, with five years post release supervision, and must pay restitution in the amount of approximately $200.
In court, Wright apologized for his actions and blamed his drug addiction for the crime. He added he “didn’t care” at the time and plans to use his time in prison to better himself, to come back “a better person.”
• Thomas Plows, 21, Brookfield, was indicted in August of 2011 on charges of third degree burglary – a class D felony – and petit larceny, in connection with an incident on June 13 in the Town of North Norwich. It was alleged at that time that Plows broke into a barn located on Church Hill Road and stole motorcycle parts and a metal cabinet.
Plows was sentenced to one and a half to ­three years in state prison and will instead receive treatment at the Willard Drug Treatment Center. He must also pay restitution in the amount of $200. Plows said he was sorry for his actions. Public defender John Cameron called the sentence a “fair and reasonable” one.
• Tonya R. Jenkins, 42, Norwich, was originally charged in October of 2011 with fourth degree conspiracy, a class E felony, two counts of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony, and a pair of class A misdemeanors, seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare.
On Wednesday, Jenkins pleaded guilty to third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell – a class B felony – and was subsequently sentenced to two years in state prison with two years post release supervision. Jenkins was granted a five-day furlough to spend time with her teenage children and ordered not to consume or possess any alcohol, controlled substances or marijuana. She must also meet with the county’s Treatment Court coordinator for random testing.
If she were to violate the terms of her furlough, Jenkins could face up to nine years in state prison.
• Cory L. Reynolds, 25, Bainbridge, pleaded not guilty to one count of third degree criminal sale of a firearm, a class D felony.
It’s alleged that Reynolds, in February of 2012, in the Town of Bainbridge, did criminally sell a firearm – a Phoenix Arms Model HP22 .22 pistol – that he did not have a permit for.
Second Assistant District Attorney Michael Ferrarese said he’s dealt with Reynolds “for many years” within the Bainbridge court system. He added Reynolds has a “terrible, terrible drug addiction” and continues to commit crimes.
Reynolds was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Kyle O. Baxter, 16, Afton, pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree assault, a class D felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. It’s alleged that Baxter, in February of 2012 and in concert with another, did cause physical injury to another individual by means of a deadly weapon or instrument.
Baxter was released on his own recognizance with special conditions, that he abide by the rules of his parents’ household and remain in compliance with his school.
• Joseph A. Baxter Jr., 21, Afton, pleaded not guilty to charges of first degree criminal sexual act, a class B felony, second degree assault, a class D felony, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.
The criminal sexual act charge, as well as one count of endangering, stem from an alleged incident that occurred in the summer of 2011 in the Town of Coventry. Baxter is accused of engaging in a criminal sexual act with a youth under the age of 13. The assault and second endangering charges stem from an alleged incident that took place in February of 2012 in the Town of Afton. It’s alleged that Baxter, in concert with another individual and with intent to cause physical injury, did do so by means of a deadly weapon or instrument.
Baxter was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• John J. Vaughn, 54, McDonough, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated, both class E felonies.
Vaughn is accused of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .19 of one percent on or about Feb. 17, 2012, on County Road 8 in the Town of McDonough.
First Assistant District Attorney Stephen Dunshee said Vaughn has an “extensive criminal record out-of-state,” as well as a driving while intoxicated record in New York State. Vaughn had posted bail and was released under the conditions that he neither possess or consume any alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or marijuana, and must report to the county’s Treatment Court coordinator for testing. His driving privileges have also been suspended.
• Edrick L. Rouse, 34, Syracuse, pleaded not guilty to charges of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony, fourth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony, and fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony.
It’s alleged that Rouse, on or about March 9, 2012, in the Town of Norwich, did knowingly and unlawfully possess five plastic baggies of the narcotic cocaine, with an aggregate weight of 4.47 grams, with the intent to sell.
Rouse has a “extensive criminal history,” said Dunshee, including four prior felonies and more than 30 arrests. He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Robert A. Alt, 36, Pitcher, pleaded not guilty to one count of driving while intoxicated, a class D felony.
Alt is accused of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition on or about March 17, 2012, on State Highway 23 in the Town of Pharsalia.
Dunshee called Alt an “absolute menace to society and a threat to other drivers on the road,” and requested bail be set at $20,000. He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Brittani F. Jamison, 23, Watervliet, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated, both class E felonies.
Jamison is accused of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .25 of one percent, more than three times the legal limit, on or about March 1, 2012, in the Town of North Norwich.
Jamison was released under the conditions that she neither possess or consume any alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or marijuana, and must sign a release making available her record at a treatment facility in the Albany area. Her driving privileges have also been suspended.
• Terry E. Parker Jr., 29, North Norwich, pleaded not guilty to six counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, a class E felony.
It’s alleged that Parker, on or about Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 of 2011, in the Town of North Norwich, knowing the character and content thereof, did knowingly and unlawfully possess or control obscene material which includes sexual conduct by a child less than 16 years old.
Parker was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail and was directed not to own, posess or access any computer with internet access or to visit any pornographic online if he makes bail.
• Bernard L. Blinebry Jr., 29, Norwich, pleaded not guilty to one count of first degree promoting prison contraband, a class D felony.
It’s alleged that Blinebry, on or about Jan. 11, 2012, in the Town of Norwich, did knowingly and unlawfully introduce a dangerous contraband – three round tablets marked “54 142” and containing Methodone – into the Chenango County Correctional Facility while he was being booked for an unrelated crime.
Blinebry was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Karlton A. Tompkins, 35, Norwich, pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a class D felony, fourth degree grand larceny, a class E felony, and petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
It’s alleged that Tompkins, on or about Dec. 16, 2011, in the Village of Oxford, forged his signature on a personal check not belonging to him and drew $1,500 from the Oxford NBT.
Tompkins was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Saverio E. Mastronardi Jr., 29, Ninevah, pleaded not guilty to one count of failure to register as a sex offender, a class E felony.
It’s alleged that Mastronardi, on or about Feb. 1, 2012, in the Town of Afton, failed to notify the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office or New York State Sex Offender Registry of his identifiers after he created a Facebook and email account, both of which he subsequently logged into and participated in.
Mastronardi was released on his own recognizance with the condition that he not own, possess or access a computer with Internet access.NORWICH – A trio of convicted felons were sentenced in county court Wednesday, while another 11 pleaded not guilty to the felony and misdemeanor charges brought against them.
• Stephen M. Wright, 20, Norwich, was originally charged in November of 2011 with three felonies including first degree robbery, a class B felony; second degree assault, a class D felony; and third degree conspiracy, a class D felony, in addition to one count of fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor, in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred in a secluded area of the railroad tracks between Mitchell and Rexford streets.
On Wednesday, Wright was sentenced to five years in state prison, with five years post release supervision, and must pay restitution in the amount of approximately $200.
In court, Wright apologized for his actions and blamed his drug addiction for the crime. He added he “didn’t care” at the time and plans to use his time in prison to better himself, to come back “a better person.”
• Thomas Plows, 21, Brookfield, was indicted in August of 2011 on charges of third degree burglary – a class D felony – and petit larceny, in connection with an incident on June 13 in the Town of North Norwich. It was alleged at that time that Plows broke into a barn located on Church Hill Road and stole motorcycle parts and a metal cabinet.
Plows was sentenced to one and a half to ­three years in state prison and will instead receive treatment at the Willard Drug Treatment Center. He must also pay restitution in the amount of $200. Plows said he was sorry for his actions. Public defender John Cameron called the sentence a “fair and reasonable” one.
• Tonya R. Jenkins, 42, Norwich, was originally charged in October of 2011 with fourth degree conspiracy, a class E felony, two counts of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony, and a pair of class A misdemeanors, seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare.
On Wednesday, Jenkins pleaded guilty to third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell – a class B felony – and was subsequently sentenced to two years in state prison with two years post release supervision. Jenkins was granted a five-day furlough to spend time with her teenage children and ordered not to consume or possess any alcohol, controlled substances or marijuana. She must also meet with the county’s Treatment Court coordinator for random testing.
If she were to violate the terms of her furlough, Jenkins could face up to nine years in state prison.
• Cory L. Reynolds, 25, Bainbridge, pleaded not guilty to one count of third degree criminal sale of a firearm, a class D felony.
It’s alleged that Reynolds, in February of 2012, in the Town of Bainbridge, did criminally sell a firearm – a Phoenix Arms Model HP22 .22 pistol – that he did not have a permit for.
Second Assistant District Attorney Michael Ferrarese said he’s dealt with Reynolds “for many years” within the Bainbridge court system. He added Reynolds has a “terrible, terrible drug addiction” and continues to commit crimes.
Reynolds was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Kyle O. Baxter, 16, Afton, pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree assault, a class D felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. It’s alleged that Baxter, in February of 2012 and in concert with another, did cause physical injury to another individual by means of a deadly weapon or instrument.
Baxter was released on his own recognizance with special conditions, that he abide by the rules of his parents’ household and remain in compliance with his school.
• Joseph A. Baxter Jr., 21, Afton, pleaded not guilty to charges of first degree criminal sexual act, a class B felony, second degree assault, a class D felony, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.
The criminal sexual act charge, as well as one count of endangering, stem from an alleged incident that occurred in the summer of 2011 in the Town of Coventry. Baxter is accused of engaging in a criminal sexual act with a youth under the age of 13. The assault and second endangering charges stem from an alleged incident that took place in February of 2012 in the Town of Afton. It’s alleged that Baxter, in concert with another individual and with intent to cause physical injury, did do so by means of a deadly weapon or instrument.
Baxter was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• John J. Vaughn, 54, McDonough, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated, both class E felonies.
Vaughn is accused of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .19 of one percent on or about Feb. 17, 2012, on County Road 8 in the Town of McDonough.
First Assistant District Attorney Stephen Dunshee said Vaughn has an “extensive criminal record out-of-state,” as well as a driving while intoxicated record in New York State. Vaughn had posted bail and was released under the conditions that he neither possess or consume any alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or marijuana, and must report to the county’s Treatment Court coordinator for testing. His driving privileges have also been suspended.
• Edrick L. Rouse, 34, Syracuse, pleaded not guilty to charges of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony, fourth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony, and fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony.
It’s alleged that Rouse, on or about March 9, 2012, in the Town of Norwich, did knowingly and unlawfully possess five plastic baggies of the narcotic cocaine, with an aggregate weight of 4.47 grams, with the intent to sell.
Rouse has a “extensive criminal history,” said Dunshee, including four prior felonies and more than 30 arrests. He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Robert A. Alt, 36, Pitcher, pleaded not guilty to one count of driving while intoxicated, a class D felony.
Alt is accused of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition on or about March 17, 2012, on State Highway 23 in the Town of Pharsalia.
Dunshee called Alt an “absolute menace to society and a threat to other drivers on the road,” and requested bail be set at $20,000. He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Brittani F. Jamison, 23, Watervliet, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated, both class E felonies.
Jamison is accused of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .25 of one percent, more than three times the legal limit, on or about March 1, 2012, in the Town of North Norwich.
Jamison was released under the conditions that she neither possess or consume any alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or marijuana, and must sign a release making available her record at a treatment facility in the Albany area. Her driving privileges have also been suspended.
• Terry E. Parker Jr., 29, North Norwich, pleaded not guilty to six counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, a class E felony.
It’s alleged that Parker, on or about Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 of 2011, in the Town of North Norwich, knowing the character and content thereof, did knowingly and unlawfully possess or control obscene material which includes sexual conduct by a child less than 16 years old.
Parker was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail and was directed not to own, posess or access any computer with internet access or to visit any pornographic online if he makes bail.
• Bernard L. Blinebry Jr., 29, Norwich, pleaded not guilty to one count of first degree promoting prison contraband, a class D felony.
It’s alleged that Blinebry, on or about Jan. 11, 2012, in the Town of Norwich, did knowingly and unlawfully introduce a dangerous contraband – three round tablets marked “54 142” and containing Methodone – into the Chenango County Correctional Facility while he was being booked for an unrelated crime.
Blinebry was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Karlton A. Tompkins, 35, Norwich, pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a class D felony, fourth degree grand larceny, a class E felony, and petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
It’s alleged that Tompkins, on or about Dec. 16, 2011, in the Village of Oxford, forged his signature on a personal check not belonging to him and drew $1,500 from the Oxford NBT.
Tompkins was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2,000 cash bail and will appear in court at a later date.
• Saverio E. Mastronardi Jr., 29, Ninevah, pleaded not guilty to one count of failure to register as a sex offender, a class E felony.
It’s alleged that Mastronardi, on or about Feb. 1, 2012, in the Town of Afton, failed to notify the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office or New York State Sex Offender Registry of his identifiers after he created a Facebook and email account, both of which he subsequently logged into and participated in.
Mastronardi was released on his own recognizance with the condition that he not own, possess or access a computer with Internet access.