15-year-old charged after gunfire erupts twice on Utica streets

Police say .40-caliber casings were recovered at both shooting scenes UTICA, NY – Two bursts of gunfire less than two hours apart on Utica streets led investigators to a 15-year-old suspect, who…

September 5, 2026

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Burrstone Road Ramp to Close for Four Weeks in Utica

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Motorists will be directed to French Road while the southbound arterial entrance ramp undergoes maintenance.…

September 4, 2026

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# Utica man charged after gunfire reported in two August confrontations

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UTICA, N.Y. — Police charged a 41-year-old Utica man Tuesday after investigators linked him to two shootings reported hours apart in August, including one in which bullets struck a home. No injuries…

September 3, 2026

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Utica police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of threatening two people with a knife and BB gun while demanding money early Tuesday on Henry Street.

Utica Man Accused of Holding Knife to Woman’s Throat, BB Gun to Man’s Head

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Utica police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of threatening two people with a knife and BB gun while demanding money early Tuesday on Henry Street.…

September 1, 2026

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Fatal Utica hit-and-run leaves detectives searching for white tractor-trailer

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Detectives want to speak with driver of white tractor-trailer seen near fatal crash UTICA, NY — A 34-year-old Utica man has been identified as the victim of last Wednesday’s fatal hit-and-run on…

August 25, 2026

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Photo Caption: Utica police investigate a double shooting on the 1400 block of Kemble Street after two victims were transported to Wynn Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Double Shooting Under Investigation on Kemble Street in Utica, Two Victims Hospitalized

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UTICA, N.Y. – The Utica Police Department is investigating a double shooting on the 1400 block of Kemble Street that left two people injured Saturday night. Police said officers responded to the…

August 22, 2026

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18-year-old accused of pulling off 3 armed robberies in Utica on consecutive days

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Police say the same gunman targeted a deli, delivery driver and smoke shop UTICA, NY – An 18-year-old Utica man is accused of carrying out three armed robberies on three consecutive days,…

August 20, 2026

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Green handgun spotted under passenger seat turns Utica traffic stop into felony arrest

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Officers say open containers led to discovery of a loaded 9mm during early-morning stop UTICA, NY – What began as an early-morning traffic stop on Court Street took a turn when Utica…

August 13, 2026

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Teen walking home hit by gunfire after multiple shots erupt on Utica street

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ShotSpotter detects overnight burst before officers find five shell casings in roadway UTICA, NY – An 18-year-old was walking home early Wednesday when unknown individuals unleashed multiple rounds near a Utica intersection,…

August 13, 2026

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Utica police say routine stop uncovered more than suspected drugs

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Police say suspected methamphetamine arrest led to additional felony charge UTICA, N.Y. — A routine traffic stop in Utica took an unexpected turn when police said a driver gave officers a false…

August 1, 2026

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Rome Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Oriskany Street Ramp in Utica

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A 36-year-old Rome man died after losing control of his motorcycle and striking a guardrail on an exit ramp from Route 12 in Utica, police said. UTICA, N.Y. – A 36-year-old Rome…

July 17, 2026

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Juvenile Shot at Utica’s Proctor Park Ahead of Boilermaker Weekend, Police Say

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Utica, NY – The Utica Police Department is investigating the shooting of a juvenile male that occurred Friday evening at Proctor Park. Police said the shooting happened on July 10 and is…

July 11, 2026

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Drug crackdown spirals into violent struggle in Utica

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A neighborhood narcotics operation erupted into a violent struggle after police say a suspect grabbed an officer’s Taser and tried to use it during his arrest. UTICA, N.Y. — A narcotics enforcement…

July 11, 2026

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Utica Man Charged With Arson After Police Rescue Tenants From Burning Apartment Building

Police Blotter·New York News

Utica, NY — Three residents escaped a potentially deadly early-morning fire after Utica police officers spotted flames outside a multi-unit home, extinguished part of the blaze, and evacuated tenants before firefighters arrived.…

June 1, 2026

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Six Juveniles Charged After Group Assault and E-Bike Robbery in Utica, Police Say

Police Blotter·New York News

Utica, NY — A violent attack involving seven suspects led to multiple juvenile robbery charges after a group allegedly assaulted a man, chased him down, and stole his e-bike on a Utica…

May 29, 2026

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Lost Pit Bull Found Roaming Maple Street Ends Up at Utica Police Department Awaiting Owner

Community News·New York News·Pets and Animals

UTICA, N.Y. — A black-and-white pit bull mix picked up on Maple Street in Utica is now waiting at the Utica Police Department as officers try to track down the dog’s owner…

May 25, 2026

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Stolen military-style truck rampage leaves officers injured in Utica

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Dramatic end as stolen vehicle slams into tree Utica, NY — A stolen military-style vehicle tore through city streets in the early morning hours, crashing into infrastructure and injuring officers before the…

April 30, 2026

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Gunfire Reported on Howard Avenue in Utica as Police Recover Rifle Casings, No Victims Found

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Utica, NY — Police are investigating after multiple gunshots rang out early Saturday on Howard Avenue, where officers recovered 5.56 caliber shell casings near a residential property but found no victims or…

April 27, 2026

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Utica Woman Wields Store Knives During Walmart Fight as Police Break Up Second Clash Outside

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Utica, NY — A fight inside a North Utica Walmart escalated into a dangerous confrontation Sunday when a woman armed herself with store knives, forcing police to draw their weapons before multiple…

April 27, 2026

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Missing juvenile found safe as loaded gun leads to arrest in Utica hotel

New York News·Police Blotter

Hotel welfare check uncovers loaded gun and leads to arrest Utica, NY — A welfare check for a missing juvenile at a local hotel quickly escalated into an arrest after officers discovered…

April 25, 2026

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