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Serious 2-Car Crash Closes Part of Route 69 in Whitestown
WHITESTOWN, N.Y. -- Oneida County Sheriff's Deputies are currently investigating a two-car accident on State Route 69 in the Town of Whitestown. Route 69 between Monument Road and Airport Road is currently closed while the accident is being investigated. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible. More details...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
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