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East Syracuse Man Arrested With Illegal Gun And High Capacity Magazines
East Syracuse, N.Y. - An East Syracuse man arrested with illegal weapons:. State Police say they arrested 40 year old Justin Mccombie of 405 Highland Avenue, East Syracuse after finding him in possession of an illegal assault rifle and several illegal high capacity magazines. He's facing the following charges:. One...
Man set house fire after ‘disturbance’ with significant other, but other woman killed in Syracuse blaze, DA says
Syracuse, N.Y. — A man set fire to his home on Syracuse’s South Side late Sunday after a “disturbance” earlier that day with his significant other, prosecutors said. The fire, however, killed another woman. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Spring Valley Police Arrest Illegal Immigrant Over Grisly Killing Of Woman
A 21-year-old migrant from Ecuador, Jhon Moises Chacaguasay-Ilbis, turned himself in at the Spring Valley Police Department headquarters after he was accused of suffocating a 21-year-old Syracuse woman, Joselyn Jhoana Toaquiza, on her birthday and burying her body in a shallow grave in an upstate New York park. Chacaguasay-Ilbis, who...
Arrests Made In Road Rage Incident In Dewitt That Led To Shots Fired
Dewitt, N.Y. - Dewitt Police have arrested 3 after road rage incident led to shots fired last week. Last Tuesday, June 25th, Dewitt Police responded to the North Midler and New Court Ave area where they say multiple vehicles were involved in a road rage incident where a Jeep was shot at and hit, and rammed by another vehicle.
Man arrested for murder, arson after fatal Syracuse Southside house fire
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man has been arrested in connection to the death of a woman found unconscious inside a house fire on Syracuse's Southside. On Sunday night, a house fire at a two-story home on South Avenue led to the death of one and the displacement of eight people.
Woman dies after fire engulfs Syracuse home
Syracuse, N.Y. — A woman was dead after a fire engulfed a home on Syracuse’s South Side late Sunday evening, fire officials said. The fire at 2017 South Ave. was reported at about 11 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
DeWitt Police need your help ID’ing motorcyclist involved in Monday night crash
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — DeWitt Police need your help identifying a motorcyclist involved in a fiery crash Monday night at the intersection of Kirkville Rd. and Watertree Dr. The motorcyclist sustained traumatic injuries and is in critical condition at a local hospital, according to DeWitt Police. The driver of...
Woman dead, firefighter injured after fire on city’s southside
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A woman has died after a fire on Syracuse’s southside. It happened on South Avenue, about a block away from Swallow’s. A firefighter was also injured. We’re told he fell inside the home. He was taken to the hospital but has since been released.
Two arrested after accidental shotgun discharge hits home with baby inside
BREWERTON, N.Y. — Two people were arrested by Cicero Police last week after accidentally discharging a shotgun into a neighboring home where an 8-month-old lives. According to Cicero Police, officers were dispatched to Chalkstone Course in Brewerton on June 24 for a possible shots fired complaint. Upon arrival, they met with Brandi Anderson of Brewerton, who directed police to her apartment where they met Marc Salvetti of Cicero.
Kitchen fire damages Syracuse home
Syracuse, N.Y. — A home on Syracuse’s Near West Side was damaged after a kitchen fire Sunday morning. The fire at 728 Park Ave. was reported at about 11:10 a.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Man rescued from burning Syracuse home dies 10 days later
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 69-year-old man who was taken to a hospital after being rescued from a house fire in June has died, firefighters said. Richard Tyminski died on Saturday from injuries related to the fire., Capt. Matt Craner, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Fire Department, said Monday. He was found inside the basement of a home at 923 Park Ave. during a fire on June 19, he said.
Road rage leads to stabbing outside Dunkin’ near Chittenango casino
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Oneida Nation Police had to travel to Onondaga County in order to capture a man suspected of a stabbing outside a Dunkin’ in Madison County, a spokesperson confirms to NewsChannel 9. The spokesperson says two drivers involved in a road rage incident ended up...
Fire caused extensive damage to Fairmount Target, unclear when it will reopen; juvenile suspect sought
Camillus, N.Y. — The Target store in Fairmount, which has been closed for five days after a fire, suffered extensive water and smoke damage, police said Tuesday. Capt. James Nightingale, a Camillus police spokesperson, said the damage was throughout the store. He said he doesn’t know when it will reopen.
Father’s Day Fishing Trip Turns Tragic: A Water Safety Wake-Up Call
This past Father’s Day, a tragic accident occurred at Oneida Lake in Hastings, New York. Anthony Davis, 44, from Clay, lost his life while trying to retrieve his keys from the water. Davis and his friends were fishing when the keys fell in. Both Davis and his friend Wattie Cappers, 42, from Syracuse, jumped into the lake, but neither could make it back to shore. Thankfully, marine patrol rescued Cappers, but Davis was later found by a diver and pronounced dead at the hospital.
Man pleads guilty to using fake checks to buy over $30k worth of stamps in Central New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — William Soto, a 32-year-old man from Springfield, Massachusetts, pled guilty in federal court on Monday, July 1, to 12 counts of theft of government property. Soto admitted that 12 separate times, he used fake checks to buy more than $30,000 worth of postage stamps over two days in Oneida, Oswego, and […]
Central NY Regional Market Authority fires executive director (Good Morning CNY for July 2)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 84; Low: 66. Mostly sunny and warmer; see the 5-day forecast. More than 100 protest fatal police shooting in Utica: More than 100 people took to Utica’s City Hall on Monday to protest the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Nyah Mway. The city’s council met regarding legislation, but protesters came out in support of Mway, who was shot by a Utica police officer during a struggle after a foot chase on Friday night. Police say the boy pointed what officers thought was a gun at them; it turned out to be a pellet gun designed to look like a handgun. Also: “He’s got a gun!” A second-by-second timeline of the shooting. (Kenny Lacy Jr. photo)
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