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Police searching for runaway teen from Oswego County; she was last seen 2 weeks ago
Fulton, N.Y. — Police are searching for an Oswego County teen who has been missing for more than two weeks. Adriana N. Holley, 17, was last seen June 16 when she left her home in Fulton, state troopers said in a news release. She had contact with her mother...
Cayuga County clamps down on illegal cannabis shops with help from locals parents
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Office of Cannabis Management shut down several illegal cannabis shops in Cayuga County on Tuesday, including one in the city of Auburn. The office inspected “Blue Smoke” for the first time Tuesday, thanks to some tips from concerned parents. New laws let the...
Fatal fire in Town of Victory, man dies after helping other escape
VICTORY, N.Y. — A 59-year-old man is dead from injuries sustained from a residential fire in the Town of Victory on Tuesday, July 2. New York State Police in Auburn responded to 12119 McNeely Road at 1:18 a.m. Tuesday. An initial investigation revealed a 78-year-old man and a 59-year-old...
Waterloo man accused of paying with counterfeit money
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A man has been arrested in Waterloo for allegedly using counterfeit money at a local business. Deputies accused 55-year-old Arcangel Soler of using a counterfeit $100-bill in exchange for goods and was provided U.S. currency as change, then later returning to the business and attempted to do the same. Deputies also […]
Motorcyclist in critical condition after running into tree off Mud Mill Road in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — A man in his early 30's was taken to Upstate University Hospital after hitting a tree while driving a motorcycle in Cicero on Wednesday, July 3. The first 911 dispatch for the crash came at 9:36 p.m. after a 911 call was placed by a passerby on Mud Mill Road near the intersection of McKinley Road in the Town of Cicero.
Chittenango man arrested after allegedly selling alcohol to a minor
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — A 59-year-old Chittenango man was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during a NYS Police underage drinking initiative in Onondaga and Madison Counties. Chittenango Discount Liquor & Wine was the only location not to be in compliance with the laws dealing with the sale of...
President of CNY youth soccer club charged with stealing over $50,000 from organization
Cicero, N.Y. – A president and coach of a Central New York youth soccer club has been charged with stealing over $50,000 from the group, troopers said. Paul R. Palucci, 36, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records after allegedly using his soccer club’s accounts for fraudulent charges, according to a news release from State Police.
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 […]
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.
Onondaga County Sheriff details the difficulties of identifying real and replica guns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Utica police body camera video shows the exact moment 13-year-old Nyah Mway pulls out a handgun and aims it at police. The officers tackled him to the ground and shot him as he held on to the weapon.That gun was later revealed to be a pellet gun. “Unless you walked in […]
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.
East Syracuse man arrested for having illegal assault rifle
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Monday, July 1, New York State Police arrested Justin Mccombie in East Syracuse for possession of an illegal assault rifle and illegal high-capacity magazines. Mccombie was taken to the Onondaga County Justice Center, pending his arraignment. He is charged with:. One count of...
Auburn police seek public’s help identifying individuals
AUBURN — Auburn police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying multiple individuals in connection with an ongoing investigation. Officer Soper of the Auburn Police Department is looking to speak with these persons of interest. The department has not released details about the nature of the investigation or...
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