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Area woman has 6 Rome City Court arrest warrants, authorities say
Local law enforcement officials are seeking information on the location of Tara L. Vaughn, 39, in relation to six Rome City Court arrest warrants, according to a Facebook post by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. “There are five arrest warrants for petit larceny regarding various incidents of theft that...
Oneida County sheriff: Recruitment, retention hard part of job
With a $49.38 million budget and 540 employees across three divisions, Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol said the last three years for the Sheriff’s Office have been some of the most challenging they’ve faced. “And not just the Sheriff’s Office, but all of law enforcement,” Maciol said. “We’re...
6-Month Investigation in New Hartford Leads to Arrest of Teen
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A six-month investigation in New Hartford has resulted in the arrest of a teenager accused of stealing jewelry and other items worth $10,000 from a residence on Hingham Road. According to the New Hartford Police Department, on Oct. 11, a visitor to the home had her...
Utica Police Respond to Barton Avenue After Woman Reports Being Shot At
An investigation on Barton Avenue in Utica on Wednesday led to the arrest of two individuals, both facing multiple charges. Utica Police Respond to Barton Avenue After Woman Reports Being Shot At. An investigation on Barton Avenue in Utica on Wednesday led to the arrest of two individuals, both facing...
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...
Woman airlifted to Syracuse hospital after 2-vehicle crash at historic Central NY battlefield
Whitestown, N.Y. — A woman was airlifted to a Syracuse hospital Wednesday after an accident involving a historic battlefield, deputies said. At 8 p.m. near the Oriskany Battlefield in Whitestown, between Monument and Airport roads, two vehicles crashed, said Sgt. Thomas J. Pietruch, Jr., a spokesperson for the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Rome Lacrosse Honors Fallen Police Officer Michael Jensen
ROME, N.Y. -- In Rome on Tuesday evening, a lacrosse match paid tribute to the late Syracuse Police officer and area native Michael Jensen. Jensen, a 2013 graduate of RFA, lost his life in the line of duty last month. The Rome boys lacrosse team played against Holland Patent, and...
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