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Man dead after struggle with gun at softball tournament in Rome
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 14, around 8:15 p.m., Rome police were called to a softball league game at Haselton-Wright Park for a verbal dispute. Police say a man named Theodore Chrystie was arguing with members of an opposing team, and board members of the league asked officers to remove Chrystie. While Chrystie was […]
Oriskany Falls Man Facing Laundry List of Charges Following Domestic Incident
An Oriskany Falls man is facing a long list of charges following an alleged unlawful imprisonment domestic dispute. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest Monday of 44-year-old Amjad Rashid Jr. of Oriskany Falls stemming from an arrest that happened back on July 5th, 2024. Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol says that the incident happened in the afternoon hours of the 5th. An investigation revealed that Rashid Jr. allegedly unlawfully imprisoned a female victim.
Lowlife Steals From Baby’s Central New York Grave
What the heck is wrong with people? Who steals from a gravesite, let alone one of a baby?. Kelby and Courtney Miller noticed a few things missing from their daughter's grave when they went to visit Holland Patent Cemetery. A grave that also featured a picture of the little girl Aubrey Rose's smiling face right next to it. But that didn't stop the thief.
Help Police Find This Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
The Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week is a 32-year-old male, wanted on two warrants from the Town of Verona, according to Investigator Sahid Karcic of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Investigator Karcic says the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Warrant’s Unit is attempting to locate and arrest...
Motorcycle crash in Verona sends one to hospital
VERONA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A motorcycle accident in the Town of Verona on Friday, July 12 has sent one person to the hospital, according to Oneida County Sheriffs. Police were called to Rome New London Road in the Town of Verona at approximately 7 pm on Friday. Further investigation found that the operator of the motorcycle — later identified as 27-year-old Zachary Schnackenberg of Utica — was driving down Rome New London Road at a high rate of speed. Officers say that Schnackenberg tried to navigate a curve when his motorcycle exited the roadway.
Police commission or advisory board? New Hartford to hold public hearing to end confusion
The town of New Hartford is looking to clear up confusion by either renaming or abolishing the New Hartford Police Commission, as it's an advisory board, not a commission. There will be a public hearing on Aug. 7 regarding the local law abolishing the New Hartford Police Commission as established in New Hartford Town Code Chapter 24.
Bomb Threat at Rome Business Under Investigation
ROME, N.Y. -- A Rome business had to be cleared by police K-9s Sunday morning after a bomb threat. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office says they were called to LCS Janitorial Services on Martin Street in Rome just after 11 AM Sunday. The Sheriff's Office says that K-9 units cleared the building and surrounding area and the threat was deemed not to be credible.
No major incidents, medical emergencies during 47th Boilermaker
UTICA — The 47th annual Boilermaker Road Race in Utica went off without a hitch, according to police and medical personnel. "No issues at all," reported Utica Police Lt. Michael Curley when reached Sunday afternoon. The Utica Police Department is out in full force during Boilermaker Sunday, both on patrol and along the course. Curley said there were no disruptions or major crimes reported in connection with the race.
Emotions still raw after police shooting death of Nyah Mway
Nearly a thousand people protested the police shooting death of a 13-year-old Karen boy in upstate New York. Nyah Mway died last month shortly after Utica police said he ran away from them when they stopped him and another boy for questioning. Authorities say Mway brandished what looked like a gun but turned out to be a replica of a glock17 Gen5 handgun. The officer tackled Mway to the ground and shot him in the chest.
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