Lockdown at Mohawk Valley CC False Alarm, Police Report

UTICA, NY — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) issued a Shelter-in-Place order earlier today following a 911 call about a potential threat at its Utica campus, which has since been declared safe…

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Utica Police Charge Parolee with Felony Narcotics Possession

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department has charged Tyrell Dowdell, 38, of Utica, with multiple counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. The arrest occurred on Monday, after New York…

Two Arrested for ‘High Value’ Theft in Utica

UTICA, NY – A theft at Lowe’s in North Utica has led to charges against one suspect, with police continuing to search for the second. The Utica Police Department reported the apprehension…

Police Capture Hotel Camera Thief After Stolen Goods Put Up For Sale Online

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has made a breakthrough in a larceny case involving stolen camera equipment from a local hotel on October 13th. The investigation led…

Utica Police Seize Firearms, Cash in Narcotics Investigation

UTICA, NY – On October 26, the Utica Police Department Special Investigations Unit, in collaboration with the Oneida County Narcotics Unit and UPD Crime Prevention Unit, executed multiple search warrants as part…

Pharmaceutical production manager sentenced in counterfeit drug trafficking conspiracy

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Houston man who served as a production manager in a counterfeit drug trafficking scheme has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering violations in…

Utica Man Sentenced for Possession of Fentanyl for Distribution

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Harry Rodriguez, Jr., age 43, of Utica, New York, was sentenced today to serve 84 months in federal prison for his convictions for two counts of possession with…

Employee Threatened with Knife at Utica Price Chopper

UTICA, NY – On Friday, an employee was threatened with a knife following an escalating argument, at Price Chopper on 1917 Genesee St. The Utica Police Department reports that at approximately 3:15…

Utica Contractor Charged for Taking Money, Not Doing Job

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department has brought charges against a contractor after a complaint was lodged in mid-September. A local resident reported paying Allen Morey, 48, of Utica, an upfront…

Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Boyce Ave Shooting Death

UTICA, NY — A verbal dispute escalated to fatal violence on the 100 block of Boyce Ave, leading to the arrest of James Beard, 47, of Utica. The victim, Curtis Henry, 44,…

Utica Man Killed in Boyce Avenue Shooting

UTICA, NY – A male victim was fatally shot on Boyce Ave, despite immediate transport to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and attempts at life-saving measures. The incident occurred just before 8:00 p.m. on…

Utica Man Charged in Baseball Bat Attack on Jefferson Avenue

UTICA, NY – A male victim was assaulted with a baseball bat on the 1100 block of Jefferson Ave on September 10, prompting a response from Utica Police and Fire units. The…

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Utica Man Killed His Own Mother, Charged with Murder

UTICA, NY – Abraham Zlap, 39, of Utica, was charged late on September 21 with second-degree murder in relation to the death of his mother, Fakhrieh Abdelghani, 71, also of Utica. Preliminary…

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Utica Police Charge Seven in Connection to Security Guard Shooting

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department, in cooperation with local agencies, has charged seven individuals involved in the September 9th fight that led to the shooting of Proctor Security Guard Jeff…

Utica Police Apprehend Suspect in Domestic-Related Homicide on Devereux Pl

UTICA, NY – A male suspect involved in a domestic-related homicide is in police custody following an ongoing investigation at 7 Devereux Pl. The Utica Police Department Crime Scene Unit remains on…

Police Find Man with Gun While Responding to 911 Call

UTICA, NY – On Friday, Utica Police units responded to a call at the intersection of Elm St and Eagle St regarding a male with a gun. Upon arrival, officers identified the…

Woman Shot in Utica; Possible Suspect in Custody

UTICA, NY – On Tuesday at approximately 2:45 PM, Utica Police and Fire units were dispatched to the 1400 block of Kemble St for a shooting investigation. A female victim was found…

Shooting At Utica High School Football Game Leaves Security Guard Injured

UTICA, NY – An altercation that erupted in the parking lot of Proctor High School following a varsity football game resulted in the shooting of a school security staff member, who is…

Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Collision at Genesee St and Shepherd Pl, Utica, NY

UTICA, NY – A male pedestrian is in very critical condition following a car accident at the intersection of Genesee St and Shepherd Pl, according to a release from the Utica Police…

Pedestrian in Critical Collision in Utica