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

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…

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Utica Police Department releases April “Ten Most Wanted” list

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…

Utica Police Department seeks owners of two found pit bulls

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is looking for the owners of two pit bulls found in separate locations. A brown female pit bull was found near French Road and Laurel…

Utica Police Department Promotes Three Officers at Public Meeting

UTICA, NEW YORK — The Utica Police Department announced the promotion of three officers during a ceremony held on Friday, August 23. The promotions include Lieutenant Howard Brodt, who has been elevated…

Utica Police Department Seeks Public Help in James Street Robbery Case

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department has issued a call for public assistance regarding a robbery that occurred over the recent weekend on James Street. Investigators are seeking information to identify…

Utica Police Department Mourns Loss of K9 Wolf

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department announced the loss of K9 Wolf, a dedicated member of the force from 2016 to 2022. Handled by PO Sean Bubnis, Wolf specialized in bomb…

Utica Police Department Captures Most Wanted Fugtive

UTICA, NY – On Monday, the Utica Police Department, with the combined efforts of their Warrants Unit and Patrol Division, successfully arrested 37-year-old Anthony Green. Green, a resident of Utica, had eluded…

Rampant catfishing, scamming forces Utica Police Department to disable Facebook commenting

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department has announced it has shut off comments on the department’s official Facebook page after the page has been plagued by scammers, catfishing and extortionists. “We…

18 Cadets Graduate from Utica Police Department’s Junior Public Safety Academy

UTICA, NY – It has been a busy summer for this group of Utica high school students who attended and successfully graduated from the junior police academy program. Today, their hard work…

Man Defecated in Police Lobby, Utica Police Department Says

UTICA, NY – A man was caught in a vestibule of the lobby at police headquarters defecating and urinating in the corner. On Monday, at approximately 12:15 officers at the Utica Police…

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Utica, NY- In late August, Utica Police took a report from a victim alleging that an individual who was helping her in her home had stolen her credit card and made close…

Facebook Says Utica Police to Euthanize Dog, Department Denies Ridiculous Claim

UTICA, NY — The City of Utica Police Department has addressed widespread rumors and social media posts regarding the potential euthanization of a dog currently in their care. Just because it’s posted…

Rome Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Oriskany Street Ramp in Utica

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…

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

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…

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Drug crackdown spirals into violent struggle in Utica

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…

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

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.…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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