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Car-deer collision involves 2 vehicles in Trenton
TRENTON — Around 7:06 p.m. Sunday, Oneida County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported two-car personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a deer, along state Route 28 in Trenton. Deputies determined that Thyme Richey, 23, of Phoenix, Arizona, was driving a 2024 Toyota SUV west on state Route...
Utica Police Department Hosts Awards Ceremony to Honor Officers
UTICA, N.Y. -- Dozens of Utica police officers were honored on Tuesday for their steadfast dedication to protecting our community. Mark Williams, the Chief of Police for the Utica Police Department, emphasized the significance of the awards, many of which were related to gun-related arrests. He highlighted the inherent dangers...
Utica Police Chief Mark Williams discusses role of police
While statistics say crime is down in the city of Utica, Chief Mark Williams says it's a matter of perception and that the department is more relied on than ever. While the five-year average still has outliers due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the overall crime index decreased significantly between the Five-Year-Average, 2022, and 2023.
Fallen Officer Michael Jensen, a Rome Native, Honored by Syracuse Police Department
The Syracuse Police Department paid tribute to Officer Michael Jensen, a Rome native who died in the line of duty on April 14. Fallen Officer Michael Jensen, a Rome Native, Honored by Syracuse Police Department. The Syracuse Police Department paid tribute to Officer Michael Jensen, a Rome native who died...
Dead zone fire sparks officials and residents to demand action
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer demanded Verizon speed up completion of its new cell tower following a fire on Oneida Street in Utica, according to a statement from his office. Just a little over a year ago, Schumer stood with local residents, elected officials, and business owners on Oneida...
Ilion woman charged after Whitestown domestic incident
An Ilion woman was arrested following an investigation of a May 5 domestic incident that occurred in the Town of Whitestown, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. On May 11, Vanessa Kennedy, 41, was charged with one count of second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor.
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