NORWICH – Four individuals appeared in Chenango County Court on Friday with regard to felony charges against them.
• Stacy Truesdail, 31, Greene, appeared before Chenango County Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. on the matter of sentencing for the crime of attempted burglary in the second degree, a class D felony.
On Nov. 8, Truesdail entered a plea of guilty with the understanding she could be sentenced to a split sentence of up to six months incarceration and five years of felony probation. According to District Attorney Joe McBride, Truesdail entered her neighbor’s home, stole property, and then sold said property in Binghamton.
The agreement previously made stated that if Truesdail did not pay restitution, she would serve 90 days in jail.
Per Friday’s proceedings, Revoir said as long as the restitution – in the amount of $1,780 – was paid to the victim, jail time served would be reduced to 60 days.
Revoir exonerated Truesdail’s bail money, providing her the opportunity to pay the restitution, and adjourned sentencing until Jan. 24.
As she has plead guilty to the crime and bail has been exonerated, if Truesdail misses her court date, she could be facing seven years in prison.
• Martin J. Sullivan appeared before the court on a fugitive warrant.
In 2012, Sullivan was brought before the Chenango County Court regarding outstanding credit card fraud charges in Florida. At that time, Sullivan was released by former Chenango County Court Judge Howard Sullivan with the understanding that the defendant would clear up the Florida charges against him.
The charges were not taken care of by Sullivan, and the State of Florida requested that he be remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility so he can be extradited and taken back to Florida to appear.
“I have spoken with those in Florida who want him, and they are prepared to be here within ten business days, Judge,” said McBride.
Sullivan’s defense counsel, John Cameron, said his client has signed the waiver of extradition. Sullivan also told the court he is in fact the man wanted on the warrant.
Revoir granted McBride’s request to remand Sullivan to the CCCF without bail for 21 days. If Florida authorities do not pick him up within that time period, he will be released.
• Martin W. Nowalk, 50, Greene, entered a plea of guilty to the highest charge brought against him, rape in the first degree, a class B felony.
Nowalk is facing 10 years in state prison, 20 years post-release supervision, he must register as a sex offender, provide his DNA to the data banks, and pay all necessary fees.
Additionally, an order of protection will be in place for the victim.
Nowalk was unshackled so that he could raise his right hand while swearing to tell the truth as he entered the guilty plea and waived his right to appeal.
He admitted that he did knowingly and unlawfully rape an 11-year-old female.
Nowak was remanded back to the CCCF. According to McBride, the victim’s family will be notified of the date of sentencing so they can appear to make statements if they so choose.
Nowak will be sentenced at a later date.
• Mark J. Williams, 48, Endicott, came before the court with his defense counsel, Linden Sommers, to change his plea with regard to the charge of burglary in the second degree, a class C violent felony.
The charges allege that Willams entered an Afton residence and stole a wallet on Sept. 12, 2012.
Before the court, Williams changed his plea from not-guilty to guilty.
It was also stated that Williams is a predicate felon, and previously served time for second degree burglary after being convicted in Broome County in 2007.
Williams is set to be sentenced on Jan. 27.