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Utica Police Department releases April “Ten Most Wanted” list

April 8, 2026

Utica Police Department releases April “Ten Most Wanted” list

Authorities in Utica, New York, seek public assistance locating individuals facing charges ranging from burglary to assault.

UTICA, N.Y. – The Utica Police Department has published its April “Ten Most Wanted” list, identifying multiple individuals sought on a range of criminal charges and urging the public to provide information that could lead to their apprehension.

The list, released by the department’s warrants unit, includes suspects facing allegations such as burglary, assault, petit larceny, identity theft, and criminal contempt. Utica police said the individuals are actively wanted and should not be approached by members of the public.

Range of charges across Oneida County

Among those listed is Precious Grant, who faces charges including criminal contempt and various warrants. Erin Malone is wanted on three counts of petit larceny and additional prostitution-related charges, while Anthony Swain is sought for criminal contempt.

Other individuals include Antwon Wright, who faces multiple assault charges, and Thomas Shepherd, who is wanted for burglary. Angel Torres is listed with charges including criminal possession of a weapon and menacing, while Yhakira Marcano is wanted for burglary and petit larceny.

The list also includes Rasheed Saunders, charged with identity theft, and Shakira Padilla, who faces a criminal mischief charge. One individual on the list does not have a photo available.

Key Points
• Utica Police released April list of 10 most wanted individuals
• Charges range from assault and burglary to identity theft and larceny
• Public urged to submit tips; suspects considered actively wanted

Public assistance encouraged

The Utica Police Department is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals to contact investigators. Tips can be directed to the department’s warrants unit or investigators listed in the release.

“Do not attempt to apprehend these individuals yourself,” the department advises, emphasizing that trained law enforcement officers should handle all interactions.

Wanted lists such as this are a common enforcement tool used by local police departments to prioritize outstanding warrants and increase public awareness, often leading to arrests through community tips.

The individuals remain wanted as of April, and the status of each case will be updated as arrests are made or new information becomes available.

utica ny most wanted, utica police warrants, oneida county crime, wanted suspects utica, police investigation nyAuthorities in Utica, New York, seek public assistance locating individuals facing charges ranging from burglary to assault.

UTICA, N.Y. – The Utica Police Department has published its April “Ten Most Wanted” list, identifying multiple individuals sought on a range of criminal charges and urging the public to provide information that could lead to their apprehension.

The list, released by the department’s warrants unit, includes suspects facing allegations such as burglary, assault, petit larceny, identity theft, and criminal contempt. Utica police said the individuals are actively wanted and should not be approached by members of the public.

Utica police department releases april “ten most wanted” list
Photo: utica police department releases april “ten most wanted” list

Range of charges across Oneida County

Among those listed is Precious Grant, who faces charges including criminal contempt and various warrants. Erin Malone is wanted on three counts of petit larceny and additional prostitution-related charges, while Anthony Swain is sought for criminal contempt.

Other individuals include Antwon Wright, who faces multiple assault charges, and Thomas Shepherd, who is wanted for burglary. Angel Torres is listed with charges including criminal possession of a weapon and menacing, while Yhakira Marcano is wanted for burglary and petit larceny.

The list also includes Rasheed Saunders, charged with identity theft, and Shakira Padilla, who faces a criminal mischief charge. One individual on the list does not have a photo available.

Key Points
• Utica Police released April list of 10 most wanted individuals
• Charges range from assault and burglary to identity theft and larceny
• Public urged to submit tips; suspects considered actively wanted

Public assistance encouraged

The Utica Police Department is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals to contact investigators. Tips can be directed to the department’s warrants unit or investigators listed in the release.

“Do not attempt to apprehend these individuals yourself,” the department advises, emphasizing that trained law enforcement officers should handle all interactions.

Wanted lists such as this are a common enforcement tool used by local police departments to prioritize outstanding warrants and increase public awareness, often leading to arrests through community tips.

The individuals remain wanted as of April, and the status of each case will be updated as arrests are made or new information becomes available.