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Police identify 38-year-old Baldwinsville woman who was killed in Oswego
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A woman killed in the city of Oswego Saturday has been identified, police said. The woman killed was Rachael M. Allen, 38, of Baldwinsville, Oswego City Police Deputy Chief Damian Waters said Tuesday. On Saturday, Oswego police were called to 30 W. Schuyler St., for a welfare...
He was beating the Syracuse streets. Then a car came out of nowhere
Syracuse, N.Y. — Life was looking up for Shane Jackson. He had a new smile, and after years without a home, he had his own apartment on West Court Street. 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.
Baldwinsville Police looking for pair who vandalized high school
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Baldwinsville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two males who broke into and vandalized Baker High School. Police say the two broke in around 11:45 p.m. on June 28, where they vandalized school property and stole items. Anyone with information on...
Man charged with kidnapping couple over a missing free phone, prosecutor says
Syracuse, N.Y. – A man is accused of kidnapping a couple that was letting him crash on their couch after he became upset over a missing free phone, a prosecutor said. Deshawn Apgar, 34, was scheduled to be arraigned on first and second-degree kidnapping charges Tuesday but failed to come to court. Judge Gordon Cuffy issued a warrant for the man’s immediate arrest.
Arson, kidnapping charges included in 44 new Onondaga County indictments for June
The Onondaga County District Attorney’s office released a list of 44 indictments for June 6 through 24. Arson and kidnapping were included in the crimes charged. Four people were indicted for murder/attempted murder. Other crimes included:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Two men injured in shooting at Kirk Park
Syracuse, N.Y. — Two men were shot at Kirk Park Sunday, police said. Officers arrived at the park around 2:30 p.m. and were told that vehicles were leaving the scene, said Kieran Coffey, a police spokesperson. Officers also found a projectile and a vehicle that appeared to have been hit by gunfire, he said.
New York State Police Investigate School Bus Accident in Upstate NY
New York State Troopers are investigating a school bus accident on Monday in Upstate New York, that involved a Boonville, NY school bus driver and a 25-year-old. Troopers say two young passengers, ages two and four, were on the bus at the time of the accident. According to police, there were no injuries.
Fire damages Paladino’s Cicero Pizza as contractor tries to remove bees, firefighters say
Update 2:48 p.m.: Paladino’s Cicero Pizza will open Tuesday, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook account. The restaurant has been cleared by Cicero codes office and inspected by the Onondaga County Board of Health, it said in the post. Original story:. Cicero, N.Y. — A local...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
Syracuse woman was just visiting a friend when she died in arson fire: ‘My baby is gone’
Syracuse, N.Y. – It was 12:52 a.m. when the phone rang. Shirlisa Baker Speights wasn’t sure at first who was calling, but quickly learned it was a police officer who needed her to come to a hospital. They said her daughter had died and she needed to identify her.
Missing Central NY teen found safe in Syracuse, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A missing 15-year-old girl from Auburn was found in Syracuse Monday, police said. Kimmora Morris was found in the city of Syracuse with assistance from the Syracuse Police Department, Auburn police said in a news release Monday. She was found safe, they said. On Friday, Morris was...
Your Stories Q&A: This email from Social Security is not a scam
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: I received an email from the Social Security Administration notifying me of important changes to access my online account. Is this legit or a scam? This is not a scam. After we reached out to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency issued a press […]
Syracuse police seek public's help to find truck involved in hit-and-run
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in helping to identify a vehicle involved in a hit and run incident. The hit and run took place around 2:34 a.m. on Saturday, June 8th, in the 300 block of Erie Boulevard West. The incident...
Man, 24, in hospital after stabbing on Catherine St. in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y — A 24-year-old man was taken to the hospital with a stab wound after an incident on Catherine Street in Syracuse on Sunday, July 14. Officers responded to the 600 block of Catherine Street in regards to a report of a fight, which was later amended to a stabbing, according to a Department spokesperson.
4 New Yorkers Busted Stealing & Selling Military Equipment
Four New Yorkers have been charged with multiple felonies after the New York State Police discovered that they were allegedly stealing military equipment and selling the items online and in person. Back in June the New York State Police (NYSP) was contacted by the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division...
Syracuse firefighters battle late-night vacant house fire near Eastside neighborhodd
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Fire Department extinguished a vacant house fire on July 13 around 11:43 p.m. in the area of Lexington Avenue and Westcott Street, in the City’s Near Eastside Neighborhood. Firefighters arrived in the area a little more than two minutes later and began to...
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