Syracuse Police Department

Syracuse Police Department to Host Annual National Night Out Event

Syracuse, NY – The Syracuse Police Department will host its annual National Night Out community event on Tuesday, August 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kirk Park. Local law enforcement…

July 3, 2024

Syracuse Police Department Celebrates Acts of Bravery at Annual Awards Ceremony

Syracuse, NY — The Syracuse Police Department held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at the Palace Theatre, where they honored several members of their team for outstanding service…

July 1, 2024

Syracuse Police Department Honors First African-American Woman Officer

SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Police Department is celebrating Black History Month by honoring Officer Cassandra Jones-Ingram. She is the first African-American woman to serve in the department. Hired on August 10,…

February 6, 2024

Syracuse Police Department Welcomes New Police Chief

SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Police Department had a changing of the guard on Friday as Mayor Ben Walsh announced the promotion of 1st Deputy Chief Joseph Cecile to the position of…

April 22, 2022

Samurai shaped umbrella mistaken for AR-15 triggers Destiny USA mall lockdown in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, NY – A white umbrella with a samurai-style handle triggered a heavy police response and full lockdown at Destiny USA mall on Thursday afternoon, after multiple 911 callers mistook it for…

August 28, 2025

Child found alone near Syracuse coffee shop sparks urgent search

Child found near Recess Coffee in Syracuse as police search for parent or guardian SYRACUSE, NY – A young child was found alone Thursday morning in the Westcott neighborhood of Syracuse, prompting…

August 28, 2025

Police seeking to find parents of lost child in Syracuse

Syracuse, NY – Police are actively searching for the parent or guardian of a young child found alone Thursday morning in the city’s Westcott neighborhood, prompting a public appeal for assistance. The…

August 28, 2025

Gone in 60 seconds, Recovered in 60 minutes: Cops quickly recover stolen car in Syracuse

Syracuse police recover stolen car in under an hour after early morning theft Syracuse, NY — A stolen vehicle reported in the city’s Strathmore neighborhood was recovered in less than an hour…

August 18, 2025

Beloved retired NY State Police K9 Wilder dies at 13

SYRACUSE, NY — His passing happened on August 5 when K9 Wilder, a retired New York State Police dog once trained in narcotics and cadaver detection, passed away at 13 and a…

August 7, 2025

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A dog virus outbreak is happening in Syracuse, police say

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department is warning residents about a recent increase in canine parvovirus cases, urging pet owners to take precautions to protect their dogs. In a community alert…

July 23, 2025

Syracuse Police Sergeant Dan Deegan retires after 37 years of service

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department announced the retirement of Sergeant Dan Deegan, who served with the department for over 37 years. Deegan joined the force on April 8, 1988, and…

July 18, 2025

Three arrested in Southwood Square drug and gun bust following police chase

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested in Southwood Square on April 7 following a vehicle stop that turned into a police pursuit and led to the discovery of…

May 14, 2025

Manhunt underway for suspect in deadly Syracuse hit-and-run

SYRACUSE, NY — Police are searching for a 27-year-old man accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run last month in Syracuse, with authorities warning he may have left New York…

April 11, 2025

Syracuse double homicide suspect arrested near crime scene

SYRACUSE, NY — A man wanted in connection with a double homicide on Roney Road was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a citizen tip led police to his location. David Huff,…

March 18, 2025

Manhunt underway for double homicide suspect in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Police are searching for a suspect in a double homicide that left an adult and a child dead Monday night on Roney Road. Officers responded to the 100 block…

March 18, 2025

Syracuse officer helps replace stolen bicycle for high school student

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A local high school student who lost their bicycle to theft recently got a welcome surprise thanks to a collaboration between the Syracuse Police Department and the Syracuse Police…

October 28, 2024

Dog Found Abandoned Inside Trash Can in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse man has been arrested after police say he abandoned a dog inside a trash can on Burnet Avenue on Tuesday. According to the Syracuse Police Department, Animal…

October 8, 2024

I-81 Northbound reopens after crash in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Interstate 81 Northbound has reopened after being closed for several hours due to a motor vehicle collision, according to the Syracuse Police Department. Traffic diversions, which had been in…

October 2, 2024

Syracuse Police Seize Six Illegally Operated ATVs in Continued Crackdown

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department confiscated six illegally operated all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) as part of an ongoing enforcement effort to remove unauthorized vehicles from city streets and parks. The seizures…

August 29, 2024

Syracuse Police Crack Down on Illegal Dirt Bike and ATV Activity

Syracuse, NY – On Saturday, July 20, the Syracuse Police Department’s ATV enforcement detail confiscated three illegally operated dirt bikes and ATVs from city streets as part of an ongoing crackdown. The…

July 24, 2024

Teenager Shot in Leg in Syracuse’s Skunk City Neighborhood

SYRACUSE, NY – A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting incident in Syracuse’s Skunk City neighborhood on Sunday morning, according to local police. Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of…

July 21, 2024

New York Police Nab Dozens in Fake Highway Construction Site Sting

SYRACUSE, NY – The New York State Police in Troop T, in collaboration with the State Department of Transportation, conducted “Operation Hard Hat” today, focusing on enforcing traffic laws in work zones…

June 21, 2024

Syracuse Police Homicide Unit Solver 95% of Cases in 2023

SYRACUSE, NY — Today, the Syracuse Police Department proudly acknowledged the exceptional performance of its Homicide Unit throughout 2023. The unit achieved a remarkable 95% solve rate for homicide cases, significantly surpassing…

June 18, 2024

Syracuse Police Seize Three Illegally Operated ATVs in Citywide Crackdown

SYRACUSE, NY — The Syracuse Police Department’s ATV Detail successfully removed three illegally operated ATVs from public spaces on Thursday, underscoring their ongoing efforts to address this issue within the city. The…

June 15, 2024

Syracuse Police Seize Illegal ATVs Upsetting After Neighborhood Complaints

SYRACUSE, NY—The Syracuse Police Department’s ATV Detail made significant strides in their ongoing efforts to curb illegal ATV activity in the city. On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, officers successfully seized four ATVs,…

May 24, 2024

Syracuse Police Department to Host Annual National Night Out Event

Syracuse Police Department Celebrates Acts of Bravery at Annual Awards Ceremony

Syracuse Police Department Honors First African-American Woman Officer

Syracuse Police Department Welcomes New Police Chief

Samurai shaped umbrella mistaken for AR-15 triggers Destiny USA mall lockdown in Syracuse

Child found alone near Syracuse coffee shop sparks urgent search

Police seeking to find parents of lost child in Syracuse

Gone in 60 seconds, Recovered in 60 minutes: Cops quickly recover stolen car in Syracuse

Beloved retired NY State Police K9 Wilder dies at 13

A dog virus outbreak is happening in Syracuse, police say

Syracuse Police Sergeant Dan Deegan retires after 37 years of service

Three arrested in Southwood Square drug and gun bust following police chase

Manhunt underway for suspect in deadly Syracuse hit-and-run

Syracuse double homicide suspect arrested near crime scene

Manhunt underway for double homicide suspect in Syracuse

Syracuse officer helps replace stolen bicycle for high school student

Dog Found Abandoned Inside Trash Can in Syracuse

I-81 Northbound reopens after crash in Syracuse

Syracuse Police Seize Six Illegally Operated ATVs in Continued Crackdown

Syracuse Police Crack Down on Illegal Dirt Bike and ATV Activity

Teenager Shot in Leg in Syracuse’s Skunk City Neighborhood

New York Police Nab Dozens in Fake Highway Construction Site Sting

Syracuse Police Homicide Unit Solver 95% of Cases in 2023

Syracuse Police Seize Three Illegally Operated ATVs in Citywide Crackdown

Syracuse Police Seize Illegal ATVs Upsetting After Neighborhood Complaints

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