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Utica woman arrested in North Utica Wal-Mart robbery
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Utica woman was arrested on Monday, July 22 after she threatened employees at the North Utica Wal-Mart with a box cutter, according to Utica Police. Officers were called to the Wal-Mart at Riverside Mall at approximately 9 am on Monday. Upon their arrival, they...
Elected officials speak out on death of 13-year-old as investigations ongoing
UTICA — It has been nearly one month since the tragic death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway, and investigations by the Utica Police Department and the New York State Attorney General are still ongoing. The Utica Police Department's (UPD) Crime Prevention Unit stopped Mway, who was of Karen descent, at...
Utica man found guilty on weapons charges
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A jury has found a Utica man guilty of firearms charges after three days of deliberation in Oneida County Court. Asad Mohamed was arrested in March of 2023 of second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, as well as Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Since his arrest, two counts of third-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon have been added to the charges. The third degree weapons charges are both Class D Violent Felonies.
Four people taken to hospital after Oneida Co. buggy crash
DEERFIELD, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Almost every week this month, a serious buggy crash has happened in Central New York. Around 6:30 p.m. on July 22, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was sent to a crash at Route 12 in the Town of Deerfield. The incident involves a 2007...
Utica man accused of attempting to steal vehicle
UTICA — A 31-year-old man is accused of stealing someone's property and then attempting to steal another person's vehicle on Court Street, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said the first victim was walking out of an appointment in the 300 block of Court Street at about 3...
Man With History Of Stalking & Harassing Young Girls Seen In Central New York
An urgent warning after a man with a history of stalking was seen harassing a number of underage girls in Central New York. Kayleigh Burgess, the assistant manager from the Planet Fitness in Rome said a guy was harassing her and numerous other girls at the gym. "He told me I caught his attention because of my birth year on my necklace which makes me 26 years younger than him."
Rome man charged with firing gunshots in Utica
UTICA — A Rome man has been charged as part of a shots fired investigation in Utica from earlier this month, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Alex Smith, 24, fired several gunshots in the 1400 block of Lenox Avenue on July 6. Multiple spent shell casings were found in the area.
TSA Finds Loaded 45 Caliber Gun In Carry On Bag At Syracuse Hancock Airport
Syracuse, N.Y. - TSA officers at Syracuse Hancock Airport found another loaded gun. The 45 caliber loaded handgun with 8 bullets one in the chamber was found in a man's carry-on bag at the checkpoint Tuesday July 23rd. The man who was from Utica, was questioned and his gun confiscated...
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...
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.
Rangers respond to bear encounter, lost & injured hikers, tornado cleanup effort in Rome
Forest Ranger Academy: The 24th Basic School for Forest Rangers completed week nine of training at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Ranger School. The recruits completed training in incident management, community and victim resources, and several law courses including Environmental Conservation Law related to State Land protection and vessel operations. All members completed and passed the second Physical Abilities Test. Those interested in future opportunities to become a Forest Ranger are encouraged to apply by Aug. 14 to take the next civil service exam scheduled for this fall. Visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/dash-oc/21-050010.cfm?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pfVhwfJal2ivOeyCEB7tOn-FL86MbCpFqw9teQHg3x8hivToprht8mtA_aem_zHO0HcUs3n5ISAKZPx05-g.
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.
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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