NORWICH – Chenango County Court saw a total of four scheduled court cases related to felony charges on Monday. Three of the cases were for violation of probation admissions, with the fourth appearing for plea and sentencing purposes.

Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over all matters on the docket, while District Attorney Joseph A. McBride spoke on behalf of the people of Chenango County.

• Rachel G. O'Neill, 37, appeared in court on a allegation of a violation of her probation.

O'Neill was represented by public defender Zachery Wentworth, who sat in for John Cameron.

O'Neill admitted to violating the written conditions of her probation which she was put on due to a previous charge of criminal possession in the fifth degree, a class D felony.

“Being involved in drug sales, the court and community gave her every opportunity to help her become a better community member. Not only did she fail out of every program we put her in, and I don’t know if she is snickering over there to my comments but I hope not, I simply ask that the court impose the agreed upon disposition at this time,” said McBride.

Revoir added, “I never enjoy sending people to state prison. They offer a lot of programs there, and I hope you take advantage of them to help get your drug problem under control.”

O'Neill was sentenced to two years in New York State Prison with one year post release supervision.

The court did not impose any further fees or surcharges but still required O'Neill to submit DNA.

• Robert Burgos, 37, a transfer case out of Broome County Court, appeared on allegations that he violated probation.

Burgos was represented by public defender Zachary Wentworth, who sat in for John Cameron.

Burgos was previously charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony, in which he was placed on probation. He had also recently pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Norwich City Court.

According to the probation guidelines, Burgos was not to commit any further crimes, but was convicted of attempted escape from jail in August.

Burgos subsequently admitted to the violation.

“You're going to go to jail for a short period of time, so that means you are going to be back in the community shortly,” said McBride. “Hopefully, I will see you out in the community. You need to understand that you need to get a job. People want to see you out and feel safe, not have to feel like they have to lock their doors.”

Burgos was then given a chance to speak, “I just want to say, I am going to try and get better. My girlfriend is pregnant now, so I have that to look forward to. That is just another reason I need to get my act together. Thank you. I'm sorry for how things went; I plan on getting voluntary rehab once I'm out.”

“I believe what you say. I know you have a drug problem, and we've tried to provide you with the tools to help, and we have failed. You are already a dad and soon to be again. I believe you mean it, just haven’t been able to back it up with actions. I wish you success. Good luck Mr. Burgos,” said Revoir.

Burgos was sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of a minimum one year with a maximum of three years in New York State Prison.

All restitution had already been paid in full. No additional fees or surcharges were added on.

• Travis M. VanValkenburg, 19, appeared in court on a allegation of a violation of his probation.