Woman locks herself in stolen car pretends to nap as cops close in

Utica woman caught pretending to sleep in stolen car charged with grand larceny Utica, NY – A woman who tried to evade police by locking herself in a stolen vehicle and pretending…

November 25, 2025

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Beatdown on Lansing Street ends in teen, two adults charged

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UTICA, N.Y. — A man was beaten and robbed by a group he had just met up with in the area of Lansing Street and Nichols Street on Wednesday, prompting a swift…

June 26, 2025

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Gun toting teens arrested after harrassing customers at McDonald’s

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UTICA, N.Y. — Two 15-year-old juveniles were found carrying realistic-looking BB guns after Utica police responded to reports of armed youths causing disturbances at the McDonald’s on Mohawk Street Monday night. According…

May 20, 2025

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Sheriff’s deputy indicted for attempted murder in house fire

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UTICA, NY — A Oneida County sheriff’s deputy has been indicted on multiple felony charges, including four counts of attempted murder, after allegedly setting fire to a Utica home last month while…

May 8, 2025

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Lost Pit Bull Found Oriskany Street

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UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a brown and white pit bull found earlier today. Officers reported that the dog…

April 25, 2025

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Massive drug bust nets nearly $1M in cash and over a kilo of narcotics in Oneida County raid

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UTICA, N.Y. — A coordinated multi-agency narcotics investigation led to a major bust Friday in Oneida County, resulting in the arrest of a New York Mills man and the seizure of more…

April 5, 2025

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Lost pup sitting in jail waiting for family to spring him

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UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is seeking the owner of a tan male pit bull mix found on the 1100 block of Dudley Avenue. Officers located the dog on Monday…

March 4, 2025

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Drunk driver crashes into car on Route 5S, leaving woman seriously injured

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UTICA, N.Y. — A two-vehicle crash on Route 5S early Saturday left one woman seriously injured, while the driver of the other vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence, authorities said.…

February 9, 2025

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Two Men Charged With Burglary Caught Outside Home With Shopping Cart, Clothes Dryer

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UTICA, N.Y. — Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a residential burglary on Kernan Avenue on Sunday morning, the Utica Police Department announced. Officers responded to the scene…

December 30, 2024

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Man Facing Charges After Crowbar Attack

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Utica, NY – On August 28, a victim reported an assault incident to the Utica Police Department. The victim recounted being struck in the back with a crowbar during an altercation with…

September 28, 2024

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Man Arrested for Striking Another With Rifle

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UTICA, NY – Utica Police officers responded to a dispute involving weapons on Brinckerhoff Avenue on Sunday. Police reported the arrest of Ar Min, 38, of Utica, following the incident. Min has…

September 23, 2024

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Detectives Trace Recent Ghost Gun Finds to Manufacturer at Yorkville Home

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YORKVILLE, N.Y. — A months-long investigation by the Utica Police Department into the origin of “ghost guns” has led to the seizure of multiple firearms and the arrest of two individuals in…

August 31, 2024

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Bicyclist Targets Driver With Punch to the Face

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UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department has arrested Matthew Rizzo in connection with an assault and criminal mischief incident that occurred on August 13, 2024. The incident took place at approximately…

August 27, 2024

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Juvenile Tried Passing Counterfeit $50 Bill Then Attacked and Robbed Female Worker

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UTICA, NY — On June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:30 PM, Utica Police were dispatched to a business on the 500 block of Varick Street following a report of a robbery. Upon…

June 25, 2024

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Son of Leader of Rodriguez Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years for His Role in Large Fentanyl Conspiracy

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Ivan Rodriguez, Jr. is the son of Ivan Rodriguez, Sr., the head of the Rodriguez drug trafficking organization, an organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine throughout the Utica, New York area. …

May 2, 2024

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Juvenile Arrested with Loaded Handgun During Traffic Stop

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UTICA, NY – A routine traffic stop conducted by the Crime Prevention Unit on the evening of March 4th near the intersection of Genesee St and Oswego St led to the discovery…

March 6, 2024

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14-Year-Old Fired Shot After Run Down 16-Year-Old With Car

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Utica, NY – A 16-year-old boy has been charged with assault following a vehicle-pedestrian collision and subsequent shooting in Utica. In early January, the Utica Police Department reported a serious incident at…

February 15, 2024

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Probation Check Leads to Firearms Discovery and Arrest in Oneida County

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UTICA, NY — A routine probation home check by Oneida County Probation officers on January 11 led to the discovery of multiple firearms and subsequent arrest in Utica. The check was conducted…

January 12, 2024

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16-Year-Old Arrested After Street Fight Ends in Gunfire

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UTICA, NY — A 16-year-old suspect was charged following a shooting incident on Henry Street in Utica, as confirmed by local police. The incident occurred on November 27, 2023, around 3:15 PM,…

November 28, 2023

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Neighbor Caught Burglarizing Man’s Apartment

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Utica, NY — On November 14, 2023, at approximately 5:15 PM, Utica Police responded to a reported burglary on the 1000 block of Churchill Ave. The victim, upon returning home with a…

November 15, 2023

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