NORWICH – Seven individuals charged with various felony and misdemeanor crimes appeared in Chenango County Court Friday and Monday, including three who were sentenced at the conclusion of their court appearance.
• Darin M. Moody, 43, Binghamton, was sentenced to four months of weekends in jail and five years probation after pleading guilty to one count of third degree burglary, a class D felony.
“Mr. Moody for some reason seems to have a normal life, but another side of it is taking things that are not his,” said Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride. “This is too irresponsible, when you are coaching football the kids can’t show up to practice and be asking ‘where’s the coach.’”
Said Moody prior to sentencing, “I am just trying to move forward, I got a lot of people behind me.”
Before Chenango County Judge Frank B. Revoir pronounced sentence, he cautioned Moody that should he violate the terms and conditions of his probation he could end up facing the maximum sentence for third degree burglary. It was also made clear Moody is not to enter any Wal-Mart without the corporation’s written permission.
• Heather A. Wrench, 25, Bainbridge, admitted to having willfully violated the terms and conditions of a probation sentence stemming from a 2010 third degree burglary conviction. Specifically, Wrench admitted to having failed to maintain employment. She now faces re-sentencing for her initial conviction, which could land her anywhere from one year local time in the Chenango County Correctional Facility to upwards of seven years in state prison.
• Leonard D. Vandermark, 66, Greene, convicted of first degree sexual abuse, a class D felony, appeared for the purpose of a sex offender risk level determination. Vandermark was assessed as a Level One sex offender, or low risk of repeat offense. Neither the district attorney nor counsel objected to the assignment of the level one status while Judge Revoir reserved judgement.
• James J. Keeney, 42, New Berlin, was sentenced three to six years in state prison with shock treatment, previously pleading guilty to third degree burglary, a class D felony. He was also ordered to pay $2,950 in restitution.
Although the victims were present they chose to forgo their right to speak prior to sentencing.
