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.