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Central NY man who attacked Capitol Jan. 6 gets more jail time after arrest for hitting daughter
New Hartford, N.Y. ― An Oneida County man who broke a window and was one of the first rioters in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced Thursday to more time in federal prison after being arrested and accused of hitting his daughter. Eric Bochene was arrested...
Rome police stop two individuals, one requiring medical treatment sent to hospital
ROME — On the morning of Friday, May 17, Rome police officers stopped two individuals by the intersection of Gansevoort Avenue and Seneca Street. One of the individuals required medical attention and was transported to the hospital for evaluation, according to Rome Police officials. Social media reports about the situation have been exaggerated, the police added.
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 being pinned in car accident, deputies say
Syracuse, N.Y. — A woman was airlifted to a Syracuse hospital after being pinned in a car accident on Thursday. At 6:20 p.m. Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Miller Woods Road in Boonville for a car crash involving one vehicle, deputies said. James Carr, 38, of Boonville,...
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...
Crews Battle Fire in Sylvan Beach
SYLVAN BEACH, N.Y. -- Fire crews responded to a house fire on Pine Avenue in Sylvan Beach Wednesday evening. The call came in just after 8 p.m. Multiple crews were on scene. NEWSChannel 2 has learned everyone made it out safely and no one was hurt. This is a developing...
Vehicle crashes into Vienna Township Hall; office remains open
VIENNA TOWNSHIP, MI -- A vehicle crashed into the Vienna Charter Township Hall building Tuesday night, knocking down a wall on the building’s west wing, Supervisor Joseph Rizk said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Garbage Truck Overturns in Field on Fountain Street in Town of Kirkland
CLINTON, N.Y. -- There was a single-vehicle accident on Thursday morning in the Town of Kirkland. The incident occurred around 9:30 on Fountain Street, with a garbage truck flipping over into a nearby field. It has been reported that the driver was later taken to a nearby hospital. Information about...
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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