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Woman nabbed for grocery store thefts
Suspect nabbed twice in thefts, pulled into police net
UTICA, NY – A woman, banned from the Hannaford grocery store, was arrested Saturday for theft, according to Utica Police. Amber Beaton, age 41, had reportedly stolen groceries before being detained by loss prevention staff.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after being called by loss prevention associates. They then transported Beaton to the Utica Police Department, charging her with burglary in the third degree and petit larceny.
On Tuesday, Utica Police received a report of a stolen truck from a contractor. The contractor indicated that he had entered a location to work and noticed the work truck was missing upon exiting.
A BOLO alert was issued, prompting an off-duty officer to spot the stolen truck on Genesee Street. The vehicle was later found in a business plaza on Trenton Avenue.
Officers located a female who appeared to be hiding in the men’s room of the business. Beaton was eventually identified as the female and was holding the key fob to the stolen vehicle when she exited.
Beaton was taken to the Utica Police Department following the incident. After the investigation concluded, she faced additional charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree.
The Utica community remains vigilant as police continue to address local thefts.
Amber Beaton was caught in a web of crime after two thefts in just days.
Drug Raid Yields Guns, Fentanyl, and Cash
Utica Police Conduct Successful Drug and Weapon Raid
**UTICA, NY** – A search warrant was executed on February 11 at 1129 Miller St as part of an investigation into narcotics and weapons possession. The operation was a joint effort by the Utica Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, GIVE Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
On Tuesday, officers from the UPD SIU and Patrol, Oneida County Narcotics Unit, and METRO SWAT detained Douglas Smallwood, 24, the target of the search warrant, at the residence on Miller St. The search led to the discovery and seizure of significant evidence.
Authorities seized four handguns, one modified with a “switch” to make it fully automatic, three extended handgun magazines, and 448 grams of fentanyl. Additionally, assorted ammunition, narcotics packing materials, and $9,275 in US currency were confiscated.
Smallwood faces charges including criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and third degrees, criminal possession of a firearm, and multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second and third degrees.
Parole Jumper Apprehended on Sunset Avenue
Parole Absconder Apprehended on Sunset Avenue
**Utica, NY** – On Friday, New York State Parole Officers attempted to stop a parole absconder on the 900 block of Sunset Avenue.
The individual, identified as 23-year-old Joshua Lopez from Utica, fled on foot with a bag. During the chase, Lopez discarded the bag but was eventually captured behind a residence on the same block.
A loaded 9mm handgun was discovered in the abandoned bag. The Utica Police Department arrived subsequently and took Lopez into custody.
Lopez now faces charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second and third degrees, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and a New York State Parole Warrant.
Hit-and-Run Incident Leaves Man Critically Injured
Hit-and-Run Incident Leaves Man Critically Injured
**Utica, NY** – Utica Police and Fire units responded to a hit-and-run accident involving a car and pedestrian early Sunday morning. The accident occurred at the intersection of South St and Genesee St around 2:30 AM.
Upon their arrival, responders found an injured male lying on the road with multiple injuries. The victim was taken to Wynn Hospital and later transferred to a Syracuse hospital due to the severity of his injuries. He remains in critical condition; updates on his status will be given as available.
Utica Police are working to identify the suspect and vehicle involved, utilizing surveillance footage. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a red or maroon sedan with front-end damage.
Authorities are seeking information from the public to aid the investigation. Anyone with details is urged to contact the Utica Police Department at (315) 223-3510, or submit an anonymous tip via Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers online, by calling 1-866-730-8477, or through the P3 Tips mobile app.
