Syracuse police rescue baby held at knifepoint
SYRACUSE, NY – Police officers in Syracuse are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a baby held at knifepoint by her own father on Wednesday. Police said Alexander Ortiz, 33, was contacted…
Tractor-trailer fire shuts down I-81 in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY – Interstate 81 in Syracuse was shut down this afternoon due to a tractor-trailer fire. The Syracuse police department reported the tractor-trailer caught fire on I-81 Northbound near exit 18…
Syracuse Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Conspiracy and Distribution
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Eric F. Jackson, aka “The Mexican,” aka “Pops,” age 49, of Syracuse, was sentenced Tuesday to 180 months in prison for his leadership of a drug-trafficking organization that…
16-year-old with multiple priors arrested with gun in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY – A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Syracuse after attempting to flee police with a loaded gun, police said on Monday. At approximately 1:04 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15th, Syracuse…
Utica man arrested after ripping out pipes, forcing ex-girlfriend at gunpoint to drive to Syracuse
UTICA, NY – Police in Utica got to the bottom of a bizarre domestic disturbance complaint this weekend to find that a woman was abducted at gunpoint by her ex-boyfriend, who also…
Syracuse Man Indicted on Firearms Charge
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Cedric L. Hudson, Jr., 36, of Syracuse, New York, is charged in a federal indictment filed today alleging he possessed a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon,…
Jury Convicts Syracuse Man of Drug and Firearm Offenses
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – James Mack, age 39, of Syracuse, was convicted today following a four-day jury trial for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, possession of a firearm in…
Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Offender Registration Violation
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Douglas Gustafson, age 36, of Syracuse, pled guilty yesterday to violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and United States…
TAKE 5 $19K winning lottery ticket sold in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – A $19,645.50 TAKE 5 ticket was purchased in Syracuse for the October 13th Midday drawing. The ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops on Buckley Road.…
Syracuse home invader threatened to shoot woman in the head
SYRACUSE, NY – A man who broke into the home of a 60-year-old woman in Syracuse threatened to kill the woman after police arrived on scene. On Sunday, at around 4:30 pm,…
Mom’s swift response leads to arrest in child luring incident at Syracuse school bus stop
SYRACUSE, NY – A 28-year-old mother’s quick response and instincts led to the swift arrest of a man suspected of attempting to lure her ten-year-old daughter and Syracuse. According to police, on…
Syracuse Police Make Drug Bust After Chase
SYRACUSE, NY – On Thursday, September 1st, 2022, at around 8:00 p.m., detectives from the Syracuse Police Department Special Investigations Division investigated a suspicious person with a weapon complaint. During that investigation,…
Syracuse Man Sentenced for Naturalization Fraud
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Fadl Mohamad Alharbi, age 51, of Syracuse, was sentenced today in federal court in Syracuse to a $10,000 fine and to two years of supervised release following his conviction…
Syracuse Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Committing Wire Fraud and Filing False Tax Returns
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Glen Zinszer, age 52, of Liverpool, New York was sentenced today to serve 51 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud and filing false tax returns, announced…
Syracuse Detective Saves Child Who Was Lifeless in Mother’s Arms After Pursuit
SYRACUSE, NY – Police found a mother holding a lifeless baby after concluding a traffic pursuit in Syracuse. According to police, on Wednesday, at around 10:51 P.M., Detective Phillips and other Officers…
Syracuse Police Find Fanny Pack with Gun Discarded During Foot Chase with 15-Year-Old
SYRACUSE, Ny – Police in Syracuse have made an arrest after a fleeing suspect ditched his fanny pack with a loaded gun. According to police, on Wednesday, at around 8:34 P.M., Officers…
Syracuse Police Say Goodbye to Retiring Detective
SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Police Department is saying goodbye to one of its veterans. Detective Jerry Mosqued has put down the badge after a long career in law enforcement. “The Syracuse…
PSA: Syracuse Police Warn of 122% Increase in Burglaries
PSA By Syracuse PD SYRACUSE, NY – Burglaries are up 122% in the Southeast District compared to this time last year. Many of these crimes occur in and around the university area…
Syracuse Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Marquail Jones, age 33, of Syracuse, was sentenced yesterday to 96 months in prison for distributing cocaine, cocaine base and fentanyl. The announcement was made by United States…
Syracuse Man Charged for Stolen Vehicle Out of New Rochelle
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – On August 20th, 2022, at about 8:35am, New Rochelle Police were alerted of a stolen auto entering the City from I-95. Multiple Police Units canvassed the area and…