Bail lowered for two arraigned on drug and burglary charges
NORWICH – Two individuals sit in the Chenango County Correctional facility after their arraignments in Chenango County Court this week.
• On Aug. 1, Mark A. Babcock, 58, of Otselic, was arraigned on two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony.
Babcock was arrested following a sealed indictment by a Chenango County grand jury on Wednesday, July 20. Following the indictment, an arrest warrant was issued by The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr.
The Narcotics Division of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office presented the case to the grand jury following an investigation involving the sale of multiple narcotic drugs, including Hydrocodone, from Babcock’s residence on County Road 16 in the Town of Otselic.
According to Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride, it is alleged that Babcock was selling the narcotic drugs out of his residence on the dates of January 12-13, 2016.
Babcock appeared in County Court with his assigned public defender, John Cameron, while McBride represented the people of Chenango County in the matter.
Cameron entered a not guilty plea to both counts of Babcock's indictment on behalf of his client.
McBride was provided with the fist opportunity to speak on the issue of bail. He said, “Bail is currently set at $50,000. It appears that the defendant has some medical issues. We ask that $50,000 cash bail to continue. (The defendant) has convictions across the country, and has every reason to flee the jurisdiction.”
Cameron urged that the court set a reasonable bail amount, saying, “It appears that the defendant has a criminal record in Florida. He's lived here for seven years. Up to now, he's lived a peaceful life.”
McBride argued that sentiment, mentioning that Babcock's rap sheet is more than 22 pages long. Cameron replied, “I know, (but) they're all pretty minor (offenses). My client is on disability, his resources are limited.”
Judge Revoir decided to cut Babcock's bail in half and lowered it to $25,000 cash, or $50,000 bond. In the event that Babcock is able to post the bail amount, Revoir stipulated that he have no violations of the law. Babcock would not be allowed to leave New York State without the permission of the court, and he would be subject to random testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol in his system.
Babcock signed a pre-plea waiver form at the conclusion of proceedings.
• On Aug. 1, Adam M. King, 25, of Smithville, appeared in Chenango County Court faced with three felony charges. He stood charged with one count of burglary in the second degree, a class C felony; one count of arson in the third degree, a class C felony; and one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class D felony.
It is alleged that King, on or about June 23, committed the crime of burglary at a residence on Round Pond Road, in the Town of Smithville. When law enforcement attempted to apprehend him, he then was allegedly involved in a standoff before setting the residence ablaze, resulting in a complete loss of the property.
John Cameron, who represented King in the absence of his attorney Paul Battisti, entered pleas of not guilty to all counts on his client’s behalf.
Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride, who represented the people of Chenango County in the case, was given the first chance to speak on the issue of bail. He said, “(This defendant) has two prior felony convictions that he's been to prison for. We're asking for $50,000 bail. (The defendant) was involved in a standoff with police and is alleged to have started a fire which burned the residence to the ground. (He is) a violent predicate felon (and is) charged with another violent crime.”
Cameron reserved the right for a review of bail for King in order to give Mr. Battisti a chance to make a case for its reduction.
The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. set bail in the amount of $50,000 cash, or $100,000 bond. In the event that bail is posted, Revoir said that King must reside at his residence seven days a week. He must have no violations of the law and cannot leave the State of New York without the court’s permission.
• On Aug. 1, Mark A. Babcock, 58, of Otselic, was arraigned on two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony.
Babcock was arrested following a sealed indictment by a Chenango County grand jury on Wednesday, July 20. Following the indictment, an arrest warrant was issued by The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr.
The Narcotics Division of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office presented the case to the grand jury following an investigation involving the sale of multiple narcotic drugs, including Hydrocodone, from Babcock’s residence on County Road 16 in the Town of Otselic.
According to Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride, it is alleged that Babcock was selling the narcotic drugs out of his residence on the dates of January 12-13, 2016.
Babcock appeared in County Court with his assigned public defender, John Cameron, while McBride represented the people of Chenango County in the matter.
Cameron entered a not guilty plea to both counts of Babcock's indictment on behalf of his client.
McBride was provided with the fist opportunity to speak on the issue of bail. He said, “Bail is currently set at $50,000. It appears that the defendant has some medical issues. We ask that $50,000 cash bail to continue. (The defendant) has convictions across the country, and has every reason to flee the jurisdiction.”
Cameron urged that the court set a reasonable bail amount, saying, “It appears that the defendant has a criminal record in Florida. He's lived here for seven years. Up to now, he's lived a peaceful life.”
McBride argued that sentiment, mentioning that Babcock's rap sheet is more than 22 pages long. Cameron replied, “I know, (but) they're all pretty minor (offenses). My client is on disability, his resources are limited.”
Judge Revoir decided to cut Babcock's bail in half and lowered it to $25,000 cash, or $50,000 bond. In the event that Babcock is able to post the bail amount, Revoir stipulated that he have no violations of the law. Babcock would not be allowed to leave New York State without the permission of the court, and he would be subject to random testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol in his system.
Babcock signed a pre-plea waiver form at the conclusion of proceedings.
• On Aug. 1, Adam M. King, 25, of Smithville, appeared in Chenango County Court faced with three felony charges. He stood charged with one count of burglary in the second degree, a class C felony; one count of arson in the third degree, a class C felony; and one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class D felony.
It is alleged that King, on or about June 23, committed the crime of burglary at a residence on Round Pond Road, in the Town of Smithville. When law enforcement attempted to apprehend him, he then was allegedly involved in a standoff before setting the residence ablaze, resulting in a complete loss of the property.
John Cameron, who represented King in the absence of his attorney Paul Battisti, entered pleas of not guilty to all counts on his client’s behalf.
Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride, who represented the people of Chenango County in the case, was given the first chance to speak on the issue of bail. He said, “(This defendant) has two prior felony convictions that he's been to prison for. We're asking for $50,000 bail. (The defendant) was involved in a standoff with police and is alleged to have started a fire which burned the residence to the ground. (He is) a violent predicate felon (and is) charged with another violent crime.”
Cameron reserved the right for a review of bail for King in order to give Mr. Battisti a chance to make a case for its reduction.
The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. set bail in the amount of $50,000 cash, or $100,000 bond. In the event that bail is posted, Revoir said that King must reside at his residence seven days a week. He must have no violations of the law and cannot leave the State of New York without the court’s permission.
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