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Man Charged with Bank Fraud in Utica
Man Charged with Bank Fraud in Utica, NY
**Utica, NY** – The Utica Police Department was alerted by a local bank on October 17 regarding multiple bad checks issued by a current customer. The fraudulent activity forced the bank to close the individual’s account to avoid further misuse.
Following the report, the case was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. The investigator discovered that at least 22 checks, totaling over $4,300, had been written without sufficient funds in the accounts.
On the following Wednesday, officials from the Warrants Unit approached the suspect, Nicholas Cavalier, age 55 and resident of Utica. Subsequently, on Thursday, he was charged with the first-degree Scheme to Defraud.
Man Stabbed for Stabbing in Utica
Stabbing Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica
**Utica, NY** – Utica Police and Fire departments responded to a stabbing incident on the 200 block of Rutger Street late Tuesday night at approximately 11:50 PM.
The victim reported that he was involved in an argument with a known individual. During the dispute, the suspect used a knife to stab the victim through the wrist, causing injuries to both sides of the arm. Others present at the scene managed to disarm the suspect and keep him nearby.
Following the incident, the victim was taken to Wynn Hospital for medical treatment. Authorities detained the suspect, identified as 56-year-old Joseph Fields of Utica, and transported him to the Utica Police Department.
Upon investigation, Fields was charged with assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
Woman Arrested in Utica Stabbing
Man Arrested in Utica Stabbing Incident
**Utica, NY** – On Sunday, October 27th, at around 11:00 PM, Utica Police responded to Wynn Hospital for a stabbing investigation. The victim reported a domestic dispute at his home, during which his girlfriend allegedly cut him with a knife.
The victim sustained a facial cut and defensive wounds on his hands and arms. After gathering necessary details, officers proceeded to the 900 block of Arnold Ave, where the incident was said to have occurred.
At the scene, police found evidence supporting the victim’s account. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Taneka Davis, was detained and charged.
Davis faces charges of second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. She was taken to the Utica Police Department following her arrest.
Utica Police Charge Suspect in Criminal Mischief Case
Utica Police Charge Suspect in Criminal Mischief Case
**Utica, NY** – The Utica Police Department investigated a criminal mischief incident reported in late August where a surveillance camera recorded an individual causing damage to a property on the 1200 block of Kemble Street. The damages were estimated to exceed $6,500.
Following the incident, the case was handed over to the Criminal Investigations Division. With support from the Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center and New York State Parole, a suspect was successfully identified.
On Tuesday, police located and arrested the suspect, Ryan Anderson, 53, from Utica. Anderson has been charged with criminal mischief in the second degree.
Motorcycle and Van Collide in Utica
Motorcycle and Van Collide in Utica
**Utica, NY** – Utica Police and Fire departments responded to a vehicle and motorcycle accident at the intersection of Faxton St and Oneida St at approximately 4:00 PM on Tuesday.
The motorcycle operator sustained serious injuries and was initially transported to Wynn Hospital. Due to the severity of the injuries, further care was provided at a hospital in Syracuse.
Investigations reveal that a transport van collided with the motorcycle as it turned from Oneida St onto Faxton St.
The Accident Reconstruction Team is continuing the investigation and requests any witnesses to contact the Utica Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 315-223-3510. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
