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UPDATED: Car Crash and Foot Chase in Herkimer
5/17; 1:30 p.m.—The Herkimer Police Department provided further details about a car accident and pursuit on Friday morning. According to the department, "During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the van involved in the accident (as well as the shotgun) were stolen from Canastota last night by both males."
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...
Utica man sentenced for role in fentanyl conspiracy
A Utica man was sentenced Thursday to serve 120 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, according to a statement from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Jose Morales, 31, of Utica, was one of nine people charged in the Rodriguez Drug Trafficking Organization. He entered a...
Utica Police arrest man in Oneida Square incident
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Utica Police have arrested a man after he allegedly punched and kicked a man in Oneida Square on the morning of Thursday, May 16. Police were called to the Oneida Square area at approximately 7 am on Thursday. Upon their arrival, they witnessed one male — later identified as 33-year-old Isaiah Ruffin — repeatedly striking another male. Officers gave multiple commands for Ruffin to stop hitting the other male, but Ruffin refused all of their commands.
Greater MV Land Bank Replaces Burned Out and Run-Down Homes in Herkimer
In March, a Herkimer woman lost her home and six pets when fire destroyed her Main Road home. Today, she and three of her neighbors were able to see their new homes put in place. Tags. Local. Greater MV Land Bank Replaces Burned Out and Run-Down Homes in Herkimer. In...
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...
Search Warrant Results in Arrest of Utica Man
UTICA, N.Y. -- After a search warrant was issued for an individual, residence, and storage unit, a Utica man has been arrested. The Utica Police Department stated that after a lengthy investigation into complaints of the sale and distribution of narcotics, the search warrant was executed. "During the execution of...
Former St. E’s nurse wins arbitration against MVHS
UTICA — A nurse who spoke out against Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) regarding labor wages and patient safety claims has won her arbitration case against the healthcare organization. Lily Werenczak was a registered nurse at the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, which operated under MVHS. Werenczak...
1-Truck Accident Shuts Down Rt. 5 in Kirkland for Hours
CLINTON, N.Y. -- A single-vehicle accident on Route 5 in Kirkland led to the closure of the busy roadway as many people were heading to work this morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m., close to the restaurant Breakfast at Tiffany's. A utility pole sustained significant damage in the crash.
Eyewitness Weather for Friday, May 17 — Warm weather on the way!
Here is your Eyewitness Weather Forecast for Friday, May 17 from Meteorologist Tim Drawbridge:. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Showers arrive around or after Midnight. LOW: 57. Wind: southeast 5-10 mph. SATURDAY: Showers end early to mid-afternoon. Then breaks of sunshine. HIGH: 71. Wind: southeast 5-10 mph. SUNDAY: Partly sunny. LOW: 55....
Former Fort Drum contractor sentenced for conspiring to defraud government
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - A Sackets Harbor man and former Fort Drum contractor was sentenced Thursday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Sixty-one-year-old Sean O’Sullivan pleaded guilty two years ago to trying to obtain government construction contracts set aside for businesses owned and operated by disabled veterans. He...
Pair of Utica residents arrested in Barton Avenue incident
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A pair of Utica residents face multiple drug and weapons charges after an incident on Wednesday, May 15, according to Utica Police. Officers were called to the 100 block of Barton Avenue at approximately 2:45 pm regarding a female victim who was claiming to have been shot. Police say she was allegedly shot while attempting to retrieve property from the residence.
Warmer Weather Ahead
Tonight: Decreasing clouds. Low 53. Friday morning: Partly sunny. Mid 50s. Friday afternoon: Mostly cloudy. High 76. Friday evening: Mostly cloudy. Low 70s. Generally warmer, drier, sunnier weather is expected over the next week. For tonight, expect decreasing clouds. Some patchy fog is possible late. Overnight lows in the low 50s. The weather remains mostly cloudy on Friday but dry, with highs in the mid 70s. Widespread rain is possible Friday night into early Saturday.
Herkimer Survives the Cannoneers Heavy Artilery in Game 3; Winning the NJCAA Division III Region 3A Tournament
CLINTON, N.Y. -- The Herkimer Generals Softball team punched its ticket to the NJCAA Division III World Series on Friday, with an exciting come-from-behind victory over Jefferson Community College, 15-12. The Cannoneers came out of the gates hot, building a 3-0 advantage in the top of the third inning. However, the Generals answered right back in the bottom of the inning, starting with a lead-off triple from Alexys Rosick.
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