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CRIME & SAFETY
Ilion's Duofold building suffers partial collapse
ILION — Public safety officials from Ilion were dispatched to the vacant Duofold complex at 7 Spruce St. last week for a possible building collapse. After the arrival of officials from Ilion’s fire and police departments, as well as the mayor’s office, at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, it was determined that a partial collapse of the west-end structure of the complex had occurred. The structure, officials say, had collapsed and pulled away from the connected building, leaving the far west portion of the building still standing. Officials also noted that a debris field was spread across the entire south side of the building, with the largest pile of debris remaining in the vicinity of the collapse.
Sunday stabbing in Herkimer sends one to hospital
HERKIMER, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A stabbing early Sunday morning in Herkimer has sent one person to the hospital and one to jail, according to Herkimer Police. Herkimer Police officers were assigned to the report of the stabbing on a trail at the end of Kings Road in the village at approximately 12:15 am on Sunday, July 21. Dispatchers advised officers that the victim would be yelling as he was a distance down the trail. While searching the area on foot, officers located the victim, who had suffered a stab wound to his lower back.
Utica Police’s Most Adorable Employee Is Now Certified for This
Utica Police Officer Penny has earned a crucial certification that allows her to better assist those in crisis. Penny, a Sheepadoodle, joined UPD in September 2023 when she was just 3-months old. She was the department's first-ever therapy dog and she has already set the bar very high for future therapy officers.
Saint Johnsville man charged with threatening judge
JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Edward McGowan, 28, of Saint Johnsville. McGowan was charged with aggravated harassment of a judge, an offense that was recently passed into law on July 19, according to the sheriff’s office. McGowan is accused...
UPDATED: Gas Leak Closes Genesee Street for Hours in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A gas leak has closed Genesee Street and led to the evacuation of several homes and businesses in New Hartford Monday afternoon. The New Hartford Police Department said a contractor working on a project on Genesee Street struck a gas line just before noon. Officials evacuated...
Fulton County man charged under harassment law in effect only two days
FULTON COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — A Saint Johnsville man faces a felony charge of aggravated harassment of a judge, just two days after the law defining that offense took effect. Edward McGowan was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, it is alleged that McGowan threatened to physically attack a judge after being arraigned on charges related to another separate domestic violence incident at the Fulton County Centralized Arraignment Court. The presiding judge set bail in connection with the original charges, which reportedly led to McGowan making threats.
Penny, the Utica Police therapy dog, has completed certification
UTICA — The Utica Police Department’s therapy dog — Penny — has passed her certification test and is now a fully trained therapy dog, according to sponsor First Source Federal Credit Union. The department added Penny, a sheepadoodle, to its ranks in September. On June 30,...
Capsized Canoe Sends a Pair and Pet into Mohawk
On June 2, 2024, several reports of a capsized canoe with occupants in the water were received at Unified Communications Center sending a large contingent of fireboats to the scene on the Mohawk River just west of the Kiwanis Park boat launch. The Beukendaal fireboat made it to the scene first, picking up a male and female and their German shepherd puppy and bringing them to safety. The occupants did not sustain any injuries. Fireboats from Rotterdam Junction and Schonowee fire departments responded but were not needed.
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