Utica man arrested after attempting to set fire to convenience store with gasoline

UTICA, N.Y. — A 37-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to set fire to a convenience store in Utica on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Utica Police were dispatched at approximately…

Utica man charged in stabbing on 1300 block following violent altercation

UTICA, N.Y. — A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred Tuesday afternoon on the 1300 block in Utica, police announced. Utica Police and Fire…

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Man killed, officer injured in Utica shooting and unrest on James Street

UTICA, N.Y. — A 39-year-old man was fatally shot and a police officer injured Friday night after gunfire erupted near James Street and Howard Avenue, prompting a chaotic and violent scene that…

Golf club rage in Utica leads to felony charges for woman with prior rap

UTICA, N.Y. — A woman with a violent history is facing felony charges after allegedly swinging a golf club at another woman during an unprovoked street confrontation Wednesday afternoon. On June 25,…

Teen arrives at Utica hospital with gunshot wound

UTICA, NY — Utica Police are investigating a shooting involving a 16-year-old male who arrived at Wynn Hospital with a gunshot wound early Saturday morning. According to authorities, hospital staff notified police…

Utica man charged in $1,500 bank fraud scheme after surveillance ID

UTICA, N.Y. — A Utica man was charged last week in connection with a fraudulent bank transaction that led to a $1,500 loss for a local financial institution. In mid-April, Utica Police…

Gunfire damages home and vehicle in Utica, no injuries reported

UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning after a Shot Spotter alert led officers to 740 Rutger Street. According to the department, officers responded…

Utica teen charged after accidentally shooting himself with loaded handgun

UTICA, N.Y. — A 16-year-old male who was injured in a shooting earlier this month has been charged with criminal possession of a firearm after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself, Utica…

Teen shot overnight in Utica

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile injured on the 900 block of Sunset Avenue, officials said. The incident occurred Friday, and the…

Stolen skid steer sold online leads cops to Utica thief

UTICA, N.Y. — A 33-year-old Utica man has been charged in connection with the theft of a skid steer from a storage facility last month, after investigators traced the stolen equipment through…

Utica woman arrested for attacking man with hammer over money

A Utica woman was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly attacking a man with a hammer during an argument inside a Genesee Street apartment, according to the Utica Police Department. At approximately 5:20…

Repeat shoplifter in Utica charged with burglary after violating store ban

UTICA, NY — A man with a history of retail thefts is facing felony burglary charges after being caught shoplifting again at a South Utica grocery store from which he had previously…

Man slashes ex’s new boyfriend, returns hours later to open fire on home in Utica rampage

UTICA, NY — A 31-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after allegedly stabbing his ex-wife’s boyfriend in the face, then returning hours later to open fire on the same residence in a…

Utica woman armed with steak knife charged after threatening officers during domestic dispute

UTICA, N.Y. — A domestic dispute turned volatile early Monday when a Utica woman allegedly brandished a steak knife and threatened police officers responding to the scene, according to the Utica Police…

Utica man arrested after 13-hour SWAT standoff sparked by armed threat and racial slurs

UTICA, NY — A 21-year-old Utica man was taken into custody Thursday morning after a prolonged SWAT standoff that began when he allegedly threatened a maintenance worker with a long gun and…

Sixteen hour police standoff continues on West Street

UTICA, N.Y. — A standoff between police and a barricaded individual has been unfolding for over 16 hours on the 1000 block of West Street, the Utica Police Department announced Thursday morning.…

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Hatchet-wielding suspect arrested after Utica hotel confrontation

UTICA, NY — A 44-year-old Yorkville man has been charged following an incident in which he allegedly threatened individuals with a hatchet during a confrontation at a local hotel, according to the…

Teen busted in Utica shooting after ShotSpotter alert, loaded gun found in home

UTICA, N.Y. — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with a March shooting in Utica following a ShotSpotter alert and a weeks-long investigation by local police and probation…

German Shepherd Found on Roosevelt Drive in Utica

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department reported the recovery of a German Shepherd on Roosevelt Drive Friday morning. Authorities are seeking the dog’s owner and request that anyone with information contact…

Stolen purse leads to showdown outside Utica convenience store

Suspect Charged in Utica Purse Theft **Utica, NY** - On March 16th, Utica Police responded to a report of a stolen purse on the 1100 block of Schuyler St. The purse contained…

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