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MICHAEL A. BLAKE, JR., 18 years of age, of Ithaca, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court to Vehicular Manslaught...
06/05/2026

MICHAEL A. BLAKE, JR., 18 years of age, of Ithaca, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court to Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Misdemeanor. Blake is scheduled to be sentenced on July 30, 2026.

During his plea, Blake admitted to consuming a combination of alcohol and drugs prior to operating a motor vehicle. The Defendant’s impaired operation of the motor vehicle resulted in a collision that caused the death of the passenger in his vehicle.

The case is being prosecuted by Schuyler County District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan. The case was investigated by the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department and Criminal Investigation Division, as well as the New York State Police.

JEREMY L. WRIGHT, 45 years of age, of Rock Stream, N.Y., pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance...
05/01/2026

JEREMY L. WRIGHT, 45 years of age, of Rock Stream, N.Y., pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, a Class A-II Felony, in Schuyler County Court on February 19, 2026. On April 30, 2026, Wright was sentenced as a Second Felony Offender to nine (9) years indeterminate in state prison, plus five (5) years post-release supervision.
The Defendant was arrested on April 3, 2025, following the ex*****on of a search warrant at his residence. During the search, the police found approximately two gallons of m**hamphetamine oil, crystal m**hamphetamine, m**h manufacturing equipment, approximately 300 pseudoephedrine pills, digital scales, and packaging materials.
This case was investigated by members of the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), with assistance from the Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team (CCSERT). This case was prosecuted by Schuyler County District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan.

DONNIE J. BONHAM,, 55 years of age, of Rock Stream, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court on April 30, 2026 to B...
05/01/2026

DONNIE J. BONHAM,, 55 years of age, of Rock Stream, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court on April 30, 2026 to Bail Jumping in the Second Degree, a Class E Felony. He was sentenced as a Second Felony Offender to 1.5 to 3 yrs in state prison.
This case stems from an earlier incident, where Bonham pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court on March 1, 2022 to Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony. At the time of sentencing, Bonham failed to appear, a warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was ultimately indicted for Bail Jumping. On September 29, 2022, Bonham was sentenced in absentia to four (4) years determinate in state prison, plus two (2) years post-release supervision on the Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine conviction.
Bonham was extradited from Pennsylvania on the warrant in June 2025. At that time, he began serving the above-sentence and was arraigned on the indictment for Bail Jumping.

The case was prosecuted by Schuyler District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan.

JOHN A. CHAFFEE, 38 years of age, of Newfield, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court on March 26, 2026, to Atte...
04/01/2026

JOHN A. CHAFFEE, 38 years of age, of Newfield, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court on March 26, 2026, to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, a Class E Felony. Chaffee was sentenced by Hon. Matthew C. Hayden to 1.5 - 3 yrs in state prison, as a Second Felony Offender.

On November 24, 2024, Chaffee went to the Dollar General in Montour Falls and attempted to purchase items with a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill.

The case was investigated by the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department. The case was prosecuted by the Schuyler County District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan.

RYAN D. ALVERSON, 47 years of age, of Watkins Glen, N.Y., pleaded guilty to Arson in the Third Degree, a Class C Felony,...
04/01/2026

RYAN D. ALVERSON, 47 years of age, of Watkins Glen, N.Y., pleaded guilty to Arson in the Third Degree, a Class C Felony, in Schuyler County Court on January 15, 2026. Alverson was sentenced on March 26, 2026 by Hon. Matthew C. Hayden to 3 – 9 yrs in state prison. He was also ordered to pay restitution.

This case stems from an incident on August 6, 2025, where Alverson intentionally started a fire that caused damage to a residence, and a separate fire that caused damage to a vehicle. At the time of the fire, there were multiple individuals present inside of the residence. The occupants of the residence were able to suppress both fires, and no one was injured from the fires.

This case was investigated by the Watkins Glen Police Department, with assistance from the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department and the Schuyler County Office of Fire Coordinator.

The case was prosecuted by Schuyler District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan.

SHYONNA PACHECO, age 26, of Breesport, New York, pleaded guilty in Elmira City Court on March 31, 2026, to Attempted Hin...
04/01/2026

SHYONNA PACHECO, age 26, of Breesport, New York, pleaded guilty in Elmira City Court on March 31, 2026, to Attempted Hindering Prosecution in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor. Pacheco was arrested on October 15, 2025, by the New York State Police for Hindering Prosecution, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, and Official Misconduct arising out of her misconduct as a City of Elmira Police Officer. Pacheco admitted to Hon. Peter Finnerty that she attempted to provide criminal assistance to an individual who was a target of a class B felony drug investigation by obtaining confidential information in her capacity as a police officer and giving it to a relative with ties to the target of the drug investigation. The relative then provided the confidential information to the target, which compromised the investigation and any prosecutions that may have arisen therefrom. As part of the plea agreement, Pacheco was required to resign her position as a police officer with the Elmira Police Department, which she did immediately prior to her case being called by the court. She provided Elmira Police Chief Kristen Thorne her letter of resignation in the Elmira City Court courtroom. The New York State Police investigated this case and uncovered other instances of misconduct on Pacheco’s part regarding confidential information, but these matters were not prosecuted per the plea agreement. The Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office was assigned to prosecute this matter due to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict interest in the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office. Pacheco is scheduled to be sentenced on June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Judge Finnerty ordered the Chemung County Probation Department to conduct a pre-sentence investigation and prepare a report for the court prior to sentencing.

** JURY VERDICT **ERIC WALKER, 43, of Newfield, NY, was found guilty by a Schuyler County Jury of Burglary in the Third ...
03/25/2026

** JURY VERDICT **

ERIC WALKER, 43, of Newfield, NY, was found guilty by a Schuyler County Jury of Burglary in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony, on March 6, 2026. Chief Assistant District Attorney Dallas R. Zebrowski prosecuted the trial over a five-day period. On this conviction, Walker faces up to a maximum sentence of 3.5 to 7 years indeterminate in state prison.

The incident occurred on January 23, 2025, in the Town of Hector, where the defendant was found inside a building on private property, without permission of the homeowner, intending to steal items from the property.

After the third day of trial, Walker failed to return to Court. As a result, there is currently a bench warrant issued for Walker’s arrest.

The case was investigated by the New York State Police and the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department.

ETTA G. FITZPATRICK, 53 years of age, of Beaver Dams, N.Y., was arraigned in Schuyler County Court on March 12, 2026, on...
03/16/2026

ETTA G. FITZPATRICK, 53 years of age, of Beaver Dams, N.Y., was arraigned in Schuyler County Court on March 12, 2026, on an indictment alleging 16 counts of Perjury in the Second Degree, Class E Felonies.

It is alleged that the Defendant made false statements under oath, as part of police investigations, and Petitions filed in Family Court, alleging abuse and harassment by her ex-husband. The Defendant’s alleged false statements were made on multiple instances, across several months, in an attempt to have her ex-husband arrested and prosecuted.

Fitzpatrick is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

The case is being prosecuted by Schuyler County District Attorney, Jeremy J. Hourihan.

KENNETH G. MORALES, 30 years of age, of Elmira, N.Y., was arraigned in Schuyler County Court on March 12, 2026, on an in...
03/12/2026

KENNETH G. MORALES, 30 years of age, of Elmira, N.Y., was arraigned in Schuyler County Court on March 12, 2026, on an indictment charging him with Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, a Class A-II Felony (3 counts), Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, a Class B Felony (3 counts), Attempted R**e in the First Degree, a Class C Felony, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor (2 counts).

Morales is alleged to have engaged in sexual conduct on multiple occasions with two (2) children under the age of 13 years old.

During arraignment, District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan argued that the severity of the crime, the potential lengthy prison sentence if convicted, and the alleged serious harm to the children warranted significant bail to be set in this case. As a result, the Hon. Matthew C. Hayden set bail in the amount of $500,000 cash, $1 million insurance bond, and $2.5 million partially secured surety bond.

Morales faces up to 25 years to life in prison on the Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child charges, and up to 25 years on the Criminal Sexual Act charges.

Morales is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The case is being prosecuted by Schuyler County District Attorney, Jeremy J. Hourihan.

CHRISTOHER L. YAW, 43 years of age, of Montour Falls, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court on February 26, 2026...
03/03/2026

CHRISTOHER L. YAW, 43 years of age, of Montour Falls, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court on February 26, 2026, to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, a Class A-II Felony. Yaw was sentenced by Hon. Matthew C. Hayden as a Second Felony Offender to 9 years determinate in state prison, plus 5 years post-release supervision. Yaw was also ordered to pay $270 in restitution.
The Defendant was arrested on September 15, 2025, following the ex*****on of a search warrant at his residence. During the search of the residence, and subsequent search of his person, the police found over two (2) ounces of crystal m**hamphetamine, m**h manufacturing equipment, digital scales, and packaging materials. In addition, the Defendant was found to be in possession of stolen property including an e-bike and a dirt bike.
This case was investigated by members of the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), the Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team (CCSERT), and the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department. This case was prosecuted by Schuyler County District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan.

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