NORWICH – Sixteen individuals were indicted by the Chenango County grand jury when they convened in June and July.

During the proceeding, the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office presents evidence against those it wishes to prosecute. In each instance, it is up to the grand jury to decide if there is reasonable cause to charge that person with a felony level offense.

Those indicted by the grand jury are arraigned before the county or Supreme Court judge at a later date.

Six individuals were also indicted by the Chenango County grand jury when it convened on June 15. A total of 17 felonies and an handful of lesser charges were filed against the defendants.

• Gary G. Beardsley, 31, Harpursville, was indicted on charges of third degree burglary and second degree criminal mischief, both class D felonies, and fourth degree grand larceny, a class E felony. The charges stem from an incident which took place in the Town of Coventry on April 6, where Beardsley and another person allegedly entered a seasonal residence and stole approximately $1,000 worth of copper, aluminum and brass. In the process, they reportedly intentionally caused $19,783 in damage to the property.