UTICA, NY – Utica police have arrested a man who entered the home of his victim, armed with a knife and threatened to kill them inside their own home.
Last night, at around 11:30 PM Utica police officers were dispatched to an address on the 100 block of Higby Rd regarding an argument.
“It was reported that an individual had entered into a residence, displayed a knife, and threatened to kill the victim. The victim began to flee from the suspect and the suspect then threw the knife at them and left the residence,” police said in a statement today “Upon learning the facts of the incident, a BOLO was put out to the other Patrol units, and the suspect John Baccarini age 54 of Utica, was located a short distance away and detained without incident.”
It was learned that the victim had an active order of protection against Baccarini, which was clearly violated during the encounter, according to a police statement.
