Meth, sex crimes, larceny among Monday court cases
NORWICH – Nine individuals appeared in Chenango County Court Monday for charges related to unlawful methamphetamine manufacture, sexual misconduct, DWI, and violation of parole.
Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. was the Chenango County Court Judge presiding over each of the cases.
Public Defender John Cameron, represented all nine defendants. While District Attorney Joseph A. McBride was present on behalf of the people.
• Donald P. Scott, 51, of Afton was present in order to possibly change his previous plea of not guilty, and thus enter a guilty plea to the first count of his indictment.
The first count charged Scott with unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree, a class D felony. The first count alleged that Scott did knowingly with intent to use, possessed a water bottle filled with various chemicals used to create methamphetamine.
Scott pleaded guilty to the top charge at this time.
“Man is in his 50s, I am honestly surprised he is here with his minimal criminal background. But I understand he is addicted to meth, and the court is giving him a tremendous break allowing him to participate in treatment court due to time already served. I wish you luck but if you do this again you will be removed from the community for as long as possible,” said McBride.
“I just want to apologize,” stated Scott.
Scott was sentenced to six months incarceration followed by five years probation, and was to participate in the drug treatment court. However, due to time served already, Scott was set to be released later that day.
Scott was fined a $50 DNA fee, as well as a $325 crime victim fee, before he signed his written waiver of appeal.
• Danny D. Jeffrey, 62, appeared for purposes of sentencing.
Jeffrey had previously pleaded guilty to the top charge, sexual abuse in the first degree, a class D felony.
“Defendant stands before the court for sexual abuse in the first degree, he's going to serve two years in state prison. He needs to understand that for the rest of his life he needs to stay away from children, they don’t deserve what he did to them,” McBride continued on saying, “After speaking with the mother of the victims, she says the victims are still depressed, anxious, and are very eager to see him sentenced. I know he says he has urges, but no child should ever be treated as a sexual object.”
Cameron added, “I just want to thank the court for the extra time, so my client could seek and receive the needed medical treatment for his cancer.”
Revoir sentenced Jeffrey to two years in New York State Prison, followed by 10 years post release supervision.
Revoir then issued an order of protection on the victims for the maximum time allowed, and a written waiver of appeal, which Jeffrey signed.
“You are already a level three sex offender, when you get out you will be reassessed as to what you should be classified,” said Revoir.
All other fines, fees, and surcharges were waived by the court.
• Eric S. Fowlston, 27 was present, transported from New York State Prison, to determine his risk level as a sex offender.
McBride submitted two items into evidence as exhibit one and two. The first exhibit was his registration as a sex offender, with second being a summary of the case.
“I ask that the defendant be classified as a level three sex offender,” said McBride.
My client was in the sex offender program, he was suspended for some issues. He is looking to get back into that program. He does intend to take some responsibility for what he did,” said Cameron, in an effort to lower a 15 point score to not have his client classified as a level three sex offender.
“I was put under a behavioral contract because I get nervous in front of groups, and because I had a physical altercation,” said Fowlston.
“Two separate offenses with two little boys. Had sexual pictures of himself on his camera, the only thing we have to go on is your word Mr. Fowlston,” added McBride.
“Court reserves on the matter, and a written decision will be made within the next two weeks,” concluded Revoir.
• Devon Ireland, 20 appeared for sentencing related to yet another sexual abuse case.
This case was adjourned due to the council needing more time to review documents and evidence.
“He knows what is right and wrong, even if he is limited. He needs to never be around children again or he is going to go away for a long time,” said McBride.
Ireland was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
• Frank D. Vail, 46, of Oxford appeared in order to possible change his plea to guilty on the top charge of, grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony.
Vail does have two prior felonies, both non-violent.
It was alleged that Vail, on April 17, 2015 did steal his friends H&R Block Credit Card worth $403.
Vail subsequently did change his plea to guilty on this charge.
“Stands before the court for stealing his friends credit card. May not feel like a big offense but you have been to state prison twice before, you are too old for this behavior. If you really want to be there for your family and friends then you can't rip your friends. You are going to get out and come back to Oxford, you need to change your ways,” said McBride.
“I feel guilty for jeopardizing my friendship over $400. I am sorry for what I've done not just to him but to the courts and the county, I am sorry,” said Vail.
Revoir added, “When I was in my first year of college, you were completing your first petit larceny. As Mr. McBride has noted, this is your third felony conviction, so what whatever deterrent that might be. If you get convicted again it would be a number of years to life.”
Vail was sentenced to 1 and half to three years in New York State Prison in their parole program.
A written waiver of appeal was signed and restitution was ordered to be paid in full within a year of release.
• Gordan J. Degaramo, 42, of Afton appeared in order to change his plea to guilty of count two of his charges. Count two being, aggravated driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a class E felony.
It was alleged that Degaramo on July 24, 2015, was driving his vehicle in Afton while having a blood alcohol content of .18 percent.
Degaramo did change his plea to guilty at this time.
Degaramo was sent back to the CCCF to be processed and released due to time already served.
The sentence Degaramo received was a 6 months split time with probation of five years.
Revoir ordered Degaramo to report to Mr. Everard in the probation department first thing the next morning to begin probation.
“You will be sentenced to no more that six months, but depending on how well you perform in probation it could be less, because you have already served 87 days in jail,” said Revoir.
• Keith R. Audette, 41, of Afton appeared to change his plea to guilty on his top charges of, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree, a class E felony; and driving while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor.
It was alleged that on May 14, 2015, Audette was found to be driving with a suspended or revoked license while having a blood alcohol content of .16 in Bainbridge.
Audette did plead guilty to these charges.
“Very long sheet, not a lot of DWIs, but 2003 or 2004 was a bad year for you I believe, you are too old to be in front of the court. The court is giving Mr. Audette a chance to prove himself, I hope he does or he will go to prison for a lot longer,” said McBride.
“I am thankful I am here for DWI, and not murder,” added Audette.
Audette was sentenced to a split 60 days incarceration followed by five years probation as well as participate in treatment court.
Due to Audette already serving 40 of the 60 days, Revoir advised that Audette report to the jail for processing, then they would release him. Audette is to report to the probation department first thing the following day.
There was a $50 DNA fee, $500 driving while intoxicated fee, and a $395 crime victim fee.
A written waiver of appeal was then signed.
• Danielle M. Thompson, 30, was picked up on a bench warrant issued by the Chenango County Court for violating her terms of probation.
Thompson allegedly lost all contact with her probation officer on Sept. 16, 2015, according to her probation officer.
McBride then asked that the defended be remanded back to the correctional facility and the case be set down for sentencing purposes.
“Prior to the hearing, I would like it if we discussed in a brief conference,” said Cameron.
Revoir then did schedule a hearing on Nov. 2, and asked the probation department to give an update on the matter.
• Kyle B. Taylor appeared in Chenango County Court. Taylor had previously been in the state of Florida taking care of other pending matters but did appear when summoned in Chenango County.
A suggested proposal on the matter was given by the District Attorney's office prior to court but more time was needed to consider the offer.
Revoir concluded by instructing Taylor to report to Mr. Everard in the probation department first thing the following day.
Court was adjourned on this case, and set down for Nov, 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. was the Chenango County Court Judge presiding over each of the cases.
Public Defender John Cameron, represented all nine defendants. While District Attorney Joseph A. McBride was present on behalf of the people.
• Donald P. Scott, 51, of Afton was present in order to possibly change his previous plea of not guilty, and thus enter a guilty plea to the first count of his indictment.
The first count charged Scott with unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree, a class D felony. The first count alleged that Scott did knowingly with intent to use, possessed a water bottle filled with various chemicals used to create methamphetamine.
Scott pleaded guilty to the top charge at this time.
“Man is in his 50s, I am honestly surprised he is here with his minimal criminal background. But I understand he is addicted to meth, and the court is giving him a tremendous break allowing him to participate in treatment court due to time already served. I wish you luck but if you do this again you will be removed from the community for as long as possible,” said McBride.
“I just want to apologize,” stated Scott.
Scott was sentenced to six months incarceration followed by five years probation, and was to participate in the drug treatment court. However, due to time served already, Scott was set to be released later that day.
Scott was fined a $50 DNA fee, as well as a $325 crime victim fee, before he signed his written waiver of appeal.
• Danny D. Jeffrey, 62, appeared for purposes of sentencing.
Jeffrey had previously pleaded guilty to the top charge, sexual abuse in the first degree, a class D felony.
“Defendant stands before the court for sexual abuse in the first degree, he's going to serve two years in state prison. He needs to understand that for the rest of his life he needs to stay away from children, they don’t deserve what he did to them,” McBride continued on saying, “After speaking with the mother of the victims, she says the victims are still depressed, anxious, and are very eager to see him sentenced. I know he says he has urges, but no child should ever be treated as a sexual object.”
Cameron added, “I just want to thank the court for the extra time, so my client could seek and receive the needed medical treatment for his cancer.”
Revoir sentenced Jeffrey to two years in New York State Prison, followed by 10 years post release supervision.
Revoir then issued an order of protection on the victims for the maximum time allowed, and a written waiver of appeal, which Jeffrey signed.
“You are already a level three sex offender, when you get out you will be reassessed as to what you should be classified,” said Revoir.
All other fines, fees, and surcharges were waived by the court.
• Eric S. Fowlston, 27 was present, transported from New York State Prison, to determine his risk level as a sex offender.
McBride submitted two items into evidence as exhibit one and two. The first exhibit was his registration as a sex offender, with second being a summary of the case.
“I ask that the defendant be classified as a level three sex offender,” said McBride.
My client was in the sex offender program, he was suspended for some issues. He is looking to get back into that program. He does intend to take some responsibility for what he did,” said Cameron, in an effort to lower a 15 point score to not have his client classified as a level three sex offender.
“I was put under a behavioral contract because I get nervous in front of groups, and because I had a physical altercation,” said Fowlston.
“Two separate offenses with two little boys. Had sexual pictures of himself on his camera, the only thing we have to go on is your word Mr. Fowlston,” added McBride.
“Court reserves on the matter, and a written decision will be made within the next two weeks,” concluded Revoir.
• Devon Ireland, 20 appeared for sentencing related to yet another sexual abuse case.
This case was adjourned due to the council needing more time to review documents and evidence.
“He knows what is right and wrong, even if he is limited. He needs to never be around children again or he is going to go away for a long time,” said McBride.
Ireland was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
• Frank D. Vail, 46, of Oxford appeared in order to possible change his plea to guilty on the top charge of, grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony.
Vail does have two prior felonies, both non-violent.
It was alleged that Vail, on April 17, 2015 did steal his friends H&R Block Credit Card worth $403.
Vail subsequently did change his plea to guilty on this charge.
“Stands before the court for stealing his friends credit card. May not feel like a big offense but you have been to state prison twice before, you are too old for this behavior. If you really want to be there for your family and friends then you can't rip your friends. You are going to get out and come back to Oxford, you need to change your ways,” said McBride.
“I feel guilty for jeopardizing my friendship over $400. I am sorry for what I've done not just to him but to the courts and the county, I am sorry,” said Vail.
Revoir added, “When I was in my first year of college, you were completing your first petit larceny. As Mr. McBride has noted, this is your third felony conviction, so what whatever deterrent that might be. If you get convicted again it would be a number of years to life.”
Vail was sentenced to 1 and half to three years in New York State Prison in their parole program.
A written waiver of appeal was signed and restitution was ordered to be paid in full within a year of release.
• Gordan J. Degaramo, 42, of Afton appeared in order to change his plea to guilty of count two of his charges. Count two being, aggravated driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a class E felony.
It was alleged that Degaramo on July 24, 2015, was driving his vehicle in Afton while having a blood alcohol content of .18 percent.
Degaramo did change his plea to guilty at this time.
Degaramo was sent back to the CCCF to be processed and released due to time already served.
The sentence Degaramo received was a 6 months split time with probation of five years.
Revoir ordered Degaramo to report to Mr. Everard in the probation department first thing the next morning to begin probation.
“You will be sentenced to no more that six months, but depending on how well you perform in probation it could be less, because you have already served 87 days in jail,” said Revoir.
• Keith R. Audette, 41, of Afton appeared to change his plea to guilty on his top charges of, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree, a class E felony; and driving while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor.
It was alleged that on May 14, 2015, Audette was found to be driving with a suspended or revoked license while having a blood alcohol content of .16 in Bainbridge.
Audette did plead guilty to these charges.
“Very long sheet, not a lot of DWIs, but 2003 or 2004 was a bad year for you I believe, you are too old to be in front of the court. The court is giving Mr. Audette a chance to prove himself, I hope he does or he will go to prison for a lot longer,” said McBride.
“I am thankful I am here for DWI, and not murder,” added Audette.
Audette was sentenced to a split 60 days incarceration followed by five years probation as well as participate in treatment court.
Due to Audette already serving 40 of the 60 days, Revoir advised that Audette report to the jail for processing, then they would release him. Audette is to report to the probation department first thing the following day.
There was a $50 DNA fee, $500 driving while intoxicated fee, and a $395 crime victim fee.
A written waiver of appeal was then signed.
• Danielle M. Thompson, 30, was picked up on a bench warrant issued by the Chenango County Court for violating her terms of probation.
Thompson allegedly lost all contact with her probation officer on Sept. 16, 2015, according to her probation officer.
McBride then asked that the defended be remanded back to the correctional facility and the case be set down for sentencing purposes.
“Prior to the hearing, I would like it if we discussed in a brief conference,” said Cameron.
Revoir then did schedule a hearing on Nov. 2, and asked the probation department to give an update on the matter.
• Kyle B. Taylor appeared in Chenango County Court. Taylor had previously been in the state of Florida taking care of other pending matters but did appear when summoned in Chenango County.
A suggested proposal on the matter was given by the District Attorney's office prior to court but more time was needed to consider the offer.
Revoir concluded by instructing Taylor to report to Mr. Everard in the probation department first thing the following day.
Court was adjourned on this case, and set down for Nov, 6 at 9:30 a.m.
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