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Utica murder defendant ruled fit to proceed in court, rejects plea offer
UTICA — A 51-year-old man accused of beating his roommate to death has been ruled fit to proceed to trial in Oneida County Court. Matthew Johnston appeared before Judge Robert L. Bauer Friday morning, more than a year after Johnston had previously been ruled mentally unfit following the Jan. 11, 2023 death of 59-year-old Khame A. Boman. Johnston underwent a year of treatment in a state mental health facility, and court officials said he has since been ruled mentally competent to proceed with his case.
Tip leads police to loaded gun, Utica man charged
UTICA — A Utica man has been charged with felony weapon possession after investigators received a tip on the weapon’s location, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said they received a tip about a loaded firearm on Tuesday and then found and secured the weapon. This led to an investigation, and police said it was determined that the loaded gun belonged to 21-year-old D’ron Jackson, of Utica. He was taken into custody on Thursday.
1-Car Rollover on Genesee Street Ties Up Traffic; No Injuries Reported
UTICA, N.Y. -- On Thursday afternoon, downtown Utica experienced a temporary traffic disruption due to a one-car rollover on Genesee Street. The incident occurred around noon, near the Delta Hotels by Marriott. The Utica Police Department confirmed that the driver did not sustain any injuries. However, the driver was issued...
120 Months in Federal Prison: Utica Man Sentenced for Role in Fentanyl Conspiracy
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- A 38-year-old Utica man was sentenced today for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Eric Ares was sentenced on Thursday to 120 months in federal prison for his role in the conspiracy. "Ares was also ordered to serve a 5-year term of supervised release...
Bruce Leonard, who beat one of his sons to death to be released from prison
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Bruce Leonard, a father who was sentenced for beating his two teen sons inside of the Word of Life Church in New Hartford, is set to be released on May 2. Leonard is scheduled for release after serving around seven years of a ten-year prison sentence. In 2017, he admitted […]
It’s All New at Valley View: Here's a Look Inside
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- The former Valley View Country Club is getting a new name, new business ownership and some renovations. Construction crews are working on what will be known as Romans at The View and Tito’s Tavern. Business owner Salvatore Longo is investing millions into making these restaurants...
30 Students Impacted by Fire at Off-Campus Housing in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Earlier this week, a fire broke out at an off-campus housing building for Herkimer College. The incident took place at 650 West German St. in Herkimer late Tuesday night. 30 students affected by the fire have received assistance from both the local branch of the American Red...
IN PHOTOS: Downtown Utica Mural's First Spring Sees Park Upgrades and New Multicultural Sign
UTICA, N.Y. -- Liberty Bell Park in downtown Utica experienced a lively transformation with a stunning mural that was painted at the end of last year. The mural was finished in late fall by Steven Teller from Florida. This year, the park at the intersection of Genesee and Lafayette streets...
Elected officials react to Utica’s flag policy change
UTICA — Utica’s flag flak isn’t over, as community voices are getting louder in opposition of a policy change that bans flags like the LGTBQ+ pride flag from being flown over Utica City Hall. Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime enacted a policy during his first week in...
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