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Rome woman accused of causing more than $6,000 in damage to vehicle
ROME — A 32-year-old woman is accused of causing more than $6,000 in damage to her estranged husband's pickup truck, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said Nikki L. Marriott, of Sherrill, went to her estranged husband's workplace on Ellsworth Road in Rome at about 10:11 a.m. Wednesday and damaged his 2021 Dodge Ram pickup truck in the parking lot. Police said Marriott broke off both side mirrors and used them to beat multiple dents throughout the vehicle. Police said Marriott also used a hammer to damage the truck.
Local resident charged with falsifying business records, criminally possessing stolen property and false written statement in town of Lee, Troopers say
LEE- A North Country resident is faced with felony and misdemeanor charges in Oneida County, authorities say. Cody J. Wood, 35, of Port Leyden, NY was arrested Wednesday morning by the New York State Police (Oneida). Wood is formally charged with one felony count each of falsifying business records in the first-degree and criminally possessing stolen property in the fourth-degree, along with one misdemeanor count of false written statement.
Man found dead after trailer fire in Upstate NY
Vienna, N.Y. — A man was found dead after a trailer fire in Upstate New York on Monday. A trailer caught fire on Mulholland Road in Vienna around 11 p.m., said Investigator Justin Copperwheat, a spokesperson for the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. When the fire was extinguished, a...
Barge capsizes on Cazenovia Lake, will have to stay there a few more days
Cazenovia, N.Y. — A barge that capsized on Cazenovia Lake this week will have to stay on the water for a few more days. The barge, about 12 feet by 16 feet, capsized around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Cazenovia police Chief Michael Hayes said. If you purchase a product or...
Deputies Ask Public to Help Find This Wanted Person of the Week
The Oneida County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating this week's Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week. The Oneida County Sheriff's Warrants Unit is looking for 45-year-old Noel J. Ciani of Utica on charges of violating her parole, according to Investigator Sahid Karcic. Police say, Ciani was last known to be living in Utica and she ultimately violated the terms and conditions of her parole.
Utica man receives jail time for role in fentanyl ring
SYRACUSE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Another member of the Rodriguez Drug Trafficking Organization running out of Oneida County found out his fate in federal court on Wednesday, August 14. 59-year-old Bernabe Lopez of Utica was sentenced to 88 months — seven years, four months — for his role in the...
NC human trafficking arrest leads to fears of trafficking in other states
ROXBORO, NC (WDBJ) - Police in North Carolina are concerned about human trafficking in surrounding states after the arrest of a New York man. Alfredo Davis, 39, was arrested August 10 in Roxboro for trafficking. Investigators in Roxboro say their investigation began with a 911 call about a suspicious person near a bank. Police were given a vehicle and driver description, and they pulled the driver, Davis, over. Investigators then recovered nearly 40 alleged fraudulent identification cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all containing the photograph of a 65-year old woman who was the passenger in the vehicle. Police seized several thousands of dollars in cash, personal checks alleged to be fraudulent or stolen, and marijuana.
Aggravated cruelty to animals charged: See 272 new arrests in the syracuse.com police blotter
The Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard police blotter of arrests from police agencies around Central New York was updated today. The arrests added this week were dated July 19 through August 11, although one was from June. Those charged ranged from 18 to 86 years old. One person was arrested for...
DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
Police Say Road Rage Lead to Shooting On New York State Highway
New York State Police are asking for the public's help after they say a road rage incident lead to a suspect shooting at another vehicle. Police say the 40-year-old suspect is now facing multiple felony charges, including 1st degree reckless endangerment. According to Saland Law PC, if you are convicted...
DeWitt residents express concerns over disturbances at Econo Lodge
DEWITT, N.Y. — Concerns about the Econo Lodge on Erie Boulevard in DeWitt are coming to the surface after numerous instances of illegal activity. Nearby residents say some of the activity around the hotel has become a nuisance in their neighborhood. Michael McAndrew took his concerns about what he...
Inmate Violence Surges as a Result of New York State Law
The New York State prison system can be complex and there seems to be a significant increase in the amount of inmate violence. A New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) representative is speaking out on the rising problem. NYSCOPBA Central Region Vice President Bryan Hluska announced...
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