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

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…

Man Facing Charges After Crowbar Attack

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…

Man Arrested for Striking Another With Rifle

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…

Detectives Trace Recent Ghost Gun Finds to Manufacturer at Yorkville Home

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…

Bicyclist Targets Driver With Punch to the Face

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…

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

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…

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

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. …

Juvenile Arrested with Loaded Handgun During Traffic Stop

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…

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

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…

Probation Check Leads to Firearms Discovery and Arrest in Oneida County

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…

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

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,…

Neighbor Caught Burglarizing Man’s Apartment

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…

Fatal Incident on Eagle Street: One Detained, Investigation Ongoing

UTICA, NY – A homicide occurred on the 100 block of Eagle Street, leading to the detention of one individual, the Utica Police Department confirmed. The investigation remains active, with further details…

Most Wanted Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested During Multi-Agency Operation

ROME, NY – A joint law enforcement effort led to the arrest of 19-year-old Jamel Baker in Rome, NY, on charges of second-degree murder and weapon possession in connection to the 2022…

Woman Arrested After Striking Man with Vehicle After Confrontation Over Child Care

UTICA, NY – A domestic dispute escalated on Monday, when a man was struck by a vehicle driven by the mother of his children. Utica Police units were dispatched to a local…

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Woman Who Attacked Cops with Pan of Hot Oil, Knife Tased

UTICA, NY – Fire units dispatched to an apartment at 332 Blandina Street faced a dangerous situation when they discovered a woman wielding a knife and a pan of hot oil next…

Woman Found Dead Victim of Domestic Violence, Suspect in Custody

UTICA, NY – A domestic incident led Utica Police to discover a deceased female in a Devereux Street apartment on September 21, resulting in the immediate arrest of a male suspect. At…

Man Arrested After Breaking into Kernan Elementary School

UTICA, NY – On Saturday, at approximately 7:20 pm, Utica Police units were dispatched to Kernan Elementary School on York St due to an alarm activation. Officers discovered a broken window and…

Pedestrian Struck in Genesee St Accident Passes Away

UTICA, NY – The pedestrian involved in a car accident on Genesee St at Shepherd Pl Court has died. Thomas Irvin, 57, of Utica, passed away due to injuries sustained in the…

Security Guard in Critical Condition After Shooting at High School Football Game

UTICA, NY – A security guard is in critical condition following a shooting incident at Thomas R. Proctor High School on Saturday at around 4:10 pm. The Utica Police Department reports that…

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