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Utica police charge 13-year-old with attempted armed robbery in bikejacking

UTICA, N.Y. – A 13-year-old boy is facing an attempted robbery charge after police say he threatened another juvenile with a handgun while trying to steal a bicycle. The incident occurred Aug.…

September 22, 2025

Utica police seize loaded gun from teen after foot chase and arrest two on Court Street

Utica, NY – Two people were taken into custody after Utica police responded to a report of a man waving a handgun on Court Street Wednesday night, leading to a foot chase…

August 17, 2025

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Utica police investigating gunfire incident on Clinton Place

UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on July 26 near the intersection of Clinton Place and Oneida Street after receiving a ShotSpotter alert for multiple gunshots. Officers…

July 28, 2025

Utica police warn of ongoing ATM deposit scam after 10 new incidents reported

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is warning the public about a persistent check fraud scam targeting ATM users, after receiving 10 additional reports since issuing an alert on July 9.…

July 26, 2025

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Utica police investigating death of 6-year-old found unresponsive on Armory Drive

UTICA, N.Y. — A 6-year-old child was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being found unresponsive at a residence on Armory Drive, according to the Utica Police Department. Emergency crews were dispatched to…

July 6, 2025

Utica police seek owner of severely emaciated dog found on Mortimer Street

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department and Animal Control are investigating after a severely emaciated black and white pit bull mix was found loose in the Mortimer Street area on Friday…

July 5, 2025

Utica police investigate early morning gunfire on Green and City streets

UTICA, N.Y. — Utica police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Monday morning after receiving two “Shots Spotter” alerts indicating gunfire in the city. At approximately 2:28 a.m. on June…

June 16, 2025

Utica police seek owner of found dog near Varick and Columbia streets

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is trying to locate the owner of a brown and white female mixed-breed dog found earlier today near Varick Street and Columbia Street. Authorities shared…

May 30, 2025

Utica police seek owner of found pit bull mix near VanVorst and Holland

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a brown and white pit bull mix found near the intersection of VanVorst Street…

May 8, 2025

Utica police seek owners of two stray dogs found over the weekend

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department announced they are searching for the owners of two dogs taken in over the weekend. The department shared the information through a public Facebook post…

April 28, 2025

Utica Police Seize Drugs and Firearms in Oneida Square

Utica Police Seize Drugs and Firearms in Oneida Square **Utica, NY** - On Tuesday, the Utica Police Department Special Investigations Unit conducted a search related to cocaine distribution in the Oneida Square…

April 3, 2025

Utica police respond to shooting on Mathews Ave; victim expected to survive

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 1100 block of Mathews Avenue, where a male victim was transported to Wynn Hospital with multiple gunshot…

March 23, 2025

Utica Police Arrest Suspect Following Menacing Incident

Utica Police Arrest Suspect Following Menacing Incident **UTICA, NY** - On March 20th at approximately 6:45 PM, Utica Police responded to a report of a menacing incident on the 900 block of…

March 21, 2025

Utica Police Charge Man with Drug Possession

Utica Police Charge Man with Drug Possession **UTICA, NY** – On February 28th at approximately 8:10 PM, officers from the Utica Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit conducted a vehicle stop on Genesee…

March 4, 2025

Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession

Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession **UTICA, NY** - On Sunday at approximately 11:00 PM, officers from the Crime Prevention Unit of the Utica Police Department stopped several individuals on…

March 4, 2025

Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft

Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft **UTICA, NY** - Utica Police Department received a report of a wallet and purse theft from a vehicle on Stark Street on November…

February 28, 2025

Utica Police Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges

Utica Police Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges **Utica, NY** - On Thursday, an investigator from the Special Investigations Unit acquired contact information for a person involved in cocaine distribution. The investigator…

February 3, 2025

Utica police respond to barricaded subject on Walker Street

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is currently managing an active situation involving a barricaded subject on Walker Street, according to a social media update from the department. Authorities have urged…

January 28, 2025

Utica police charge 12-year-old with armed robbery after shoe sale turns violent

UTICA, N.Y. — A 12-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree robbery after allegedly assaulting and threatening another juvenile with a knife during a botched shoe sale in Utica, police announced. The…

January 18, 2025

Utica police say Pedestrian struck in serious accident at Jason Street and Oriskany Street

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is investigating a serious car-versus-pedestrian accident that occurred Friday evening at the intersection of Jason Street and Oriskany Street. The department’s Accident Reconstruction Team is…

December 27, 2024

Utica police seek owner of dog found on Dewitt Street

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of a black and tan lab mix that was found on Dewitt Street on Friday…

December 21, 2024

Utica police seek owner of found pit bull

UTICA, N.Y. – The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate the owner of a white and black pit bull found near the intersection of Gray Avenue and…

December 19, 2024

Utica police make arrest in Oneida Square stabbing

Stabbing Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica **Utica, NY** – On Sunday at approximately 1:40 PM, the Utica Police Department and Utica Fire Department responded to a reported stabbing at Oneida Square.…

December 17, 2024

Utica police arrest man in stabbing investigation near Oneida Square

UTICA, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after a stabbing incident near Oneida Square left one person injured, according to the Utica Police Department. Police and fire units were…

December 16, 2024

Utica police seize drugs and firearm after vehicle pursuit and search

UTICA, N.Y. — A vehicle pursuit on Thursday led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of narcotics and a firearm following a series of search warrants executed by the…

December 7, 2024