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Complaint Review: Schoharie County Family Court - Schoharie New York

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mommy33 - Schoharie, New York, United States of America
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Schoharie County Family Court
Schoharie County DSS-CPS Schoharie, 12157 New York, United States of America
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Wednesday, January 14, 2004

Schoharie sex-abuse investigation 'ongoing'

Social Services investigator could get plea bargain, district attorney says
By Amy L. Ashbridge
Staff Writer
The future is unclear for a Schoharie County Department of Social Services fraud investigator, the department commissioner and county district attorney said Tuesday.
Patrick D. Cascanet, 51, turned himself in to state police at Cobleskill on Monday. He was subsequently charged with two counts of sexual abuse, one count of attempted sodomy and one count of forcible touching.
"We've always been cooperating with law enforcement during the investigation," said Paul Brady, commissioner of social services in Schoharie County.
Cascanet was suspended from his job Oct. 31, pending an investigation.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]"We'll make a decision on how (the allegations) affect his employment as the investigation unfolds," Brady said.
Brady would not comment on the case's specific details because the investigation is continuing, he said.
Cascanet allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual activities with three boys over a two-year period, troopers said. 
According to District Attorney James Sacket, the boys were between 11 and 14 years old.
"It's been an ongoing investigation that filtered through confidential sources in a confidential setting that people were mandated to disclose," Sacket said.
"It came to police attention that there may be some issues with sexual abuse and young people," he said.
Cascanet will have a felony hearing, Sacket said, and a plea bargain is a possibility.
"These are serious charges, because of his post at DSS as a private investigator," he said. "It's a serious case and will be dealt with on a felony level."
The district attorney's office hasn't met with Cascanet's lawyer yet, Sacket said.
A plea could be easier on the alleged victims, the district attorney said.
"It can be very traumatic for them to relive the events," Sacket said.
If an agreement is not reached, the case will go to trial, he said.
"The people are willing to go to trial if necessary," Sacket said.
According to the district attorney, any deal will require Cascanet to plead guilty to a sexual offense as a sexual offender.
"All sexual offenders of that nature have to register. That would be a condition," Sacket said.

Amy Ashbridge can be reached at [email protected] or (607) 432-1000, ext. 213 or (800) 721-1000, ext. 213.


9 Updates & Rebuttals

Jesse E. Finn

Schoharie,
New York,
It would be helpful

#2General Comment

Mon, April 08, 2013

Anything would be helpful if you can compile the information. We're doing the same at:

End Schoharie DSS Corruption
https://www.facebook.com/pages/End-Schoharie-DSS-Corruption/330016507120213

Sadly, I can believe that he would attempt to do that, after everything else I've read and heard lately locally -- just trying to take a steady approach to it and avoid making errors. 


D

schoharie,
New York,
James Sacket..DA for Schoharie

#3REBUTTAL Owner of company

Mon, April 08, 2013

Actually i myself knowing Stacey know she has done a lot but how much proof u need when herself was partof doing that with SACKET..i can also prolly get a notorized letter n have people brought into court on thiz...this is why sacket wanted to send her away to prison because of the TRUTHFUL sh*t she has on him...didn't take it as u being rude...*D..D*


Jesse E. Finn

Schoharie,
New York,
Hmm

#4General Comment

Mon, April 08, 2013

I apologize if that is rude, I don't intend it to be, but is Stacey really a reliable source? And I don't say that to come immediately to the defense of the DA, as I am (as well as others) actively investigating any hints of malpractice by people with ties to DSS. It's just that, despite not knowing Stacey, based on what I've heard and read (And I've read and heard a lot), she doesn't seem exactly like a trust worthy source of information. I apologize if that is rude, I don't intend it to be.

So, I guess, I ask is there any way to determine the truth, that doesn't include depending on the word of a pathological manipulator?


danielle

schoharie,
New York,
James Sacket..DA for Schoharie

#5Consumer Comment

Mon, April 08, 2013

Stacey has told me herself..and has giving out info..


Jesse E. F****

Schoharie,
New York,
Danielle

#6General Comment

Mon, April 08, 2013

Can you recount the details in specific about the DA? And is there any way to prove what you said is true? This is an interesting piece of information regardless, if true.

How does Stacey tie in (Understanding that I am aware she worked there during the summer of 2011, as far as I can discover)? Sadly, for anything to be done -- there needs to be proof, otherwise they just deny everything and the cycle continues.


danielle

schoharie,
New York,
James Sacket..DA for Schoharie

#7REBUTTAL Owner of company

Mon, April 08, 2013

As I've been a resident of Schoharie for years I would like to comment on Sacket I would not trust him for anything he use to go to J Lacys in Schoharie and do lines of cocaine in the back room with J LACY..STACEY MICKLE so we need to start doing something about thr Drug Addicts we have involved for any cases to help EVERYONE


justamom36

New York,
USA
victim of Schoharie DSS

#8General Comment

Sun, February 24, 2013

 I am writing this to thank you as a person who is a victim and most of all my children are victims. I have seen for myself, the corrupption and lies and writing up false reports and allegations. I COMMEND you as a worker, that you spoke up, and I as a victim will speak up, What has happened to my children and myself has been a vandictive and spiteful move on a CPS worker Melissa Packard who has lied, slandered and had no right to even be involved in my life. Yes she has hurt me, but I can handle that, my kids who have NEVER been neglected, abused, who have had everything above and beyond have been hurt in this. I have to play the game right now, because I do not trust the repracussions that I know will come with it and more lies will suddenly appear. I will however after this is done fight hard and I will make sure the truth comes out and if she snd her supervisor think I have no proof, they are poorly mistaken, not only proof but extremely qualified professionals on my be-half. DSS is suppose to help and protect children in need, I see these poor children all over the place and where is dss then, they are out abusing there so called power to either gain personal revenge or destroy families wasting money thay should be going to children who need the help.

I do believe things happen for a reason, maybe this is happening because something REALLY needs to be done about the corruption in Schoharie, who seem to think they are untouchable, Most people walk away because they know the consequences of fighting them will lead to a battle for their family, Something has to be done, and I too ask anyone who is dealing with Schoharie county without warrant to please come forth, it needs to stop. They seem to foget this is a small county and the people that work in these departments, I myself know a lot of information that could fuel a fire, however I have not made this personal unlike Mellissa Packard and her supervisor Amy wright. I will however make this right, but I can not do it alone. Carma has a way of working out but how many more families need to be destroyed before something is done?


mommy31

Cobleskill,
New York,
United States of America
Blind....

#9Author of original report

Thu, December 27, 2012

I did not file the report because I'm involved...I filed the report to show the track record of Schoharie County.And Paul Brady was involved-but do you actually think that they would reveal that????UMMMMM-NO!And besides Schoharie County does have history of corruption-I'm just showing the proof by their track record.I'm sorry if you don't like my file report-but it was not for liking....Thank you-have a great and blessed hoilday!


Peter

Brighton,
Massachusetts,
U.S.A.
Cascanet got 12 years.

#10Consumer Comment

Sun, December 23, 2012

Patrick D. Cascanet is a real piece of sh*. While he was free on bail for the charges in this article he molested another child.   I hope he is enjoying his far too short 12 year prison sentence.  However the article makes no mention of or even implies conspiracy.   Paul Brady, commissioner of social services in Schoharie County said they were cooperating law enforcement in the investigation.  It also says that law enforcement was informed by confidential sources probably the children themselves.     If you have other information on this case please elaborate.    Also why are you filing a Rip Off Report on such an old case?    Are you involved some how?   Do you have some current issues with Schoharie County Family Court?  If you do please a file report about your current situation.

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