Utica Woman Charged for Slashing Tires
UTICA, NY – A recent act of vandalism leads to charges for a local resident. Utica Police report that in late February 2024, a vehicle suffered extensive damage, including several slashed tires,…
Highway Crew Finds Ankle Bracelet that Leads Police to Wanted Fugitive
Following a series of events involving the removal and tampering of a GPS monitoring device, the Utica Police Department has taken action against an individual on active supervision. In December 2023, the…
Teen, Adult Accomplice Arrested for Violent Assault and Robbery in Utica
UTICA, NY – Utica Police units responded to a robbery report at the intersection of Arthur St and Taylor Ave at around 12:10 PM. The victim reported that multiple assailants emerged from…
Utica Man Threatens Security Guard with Butcher Knife
Utica Police responded to a threatening situation on March 15, at around 2:20 PM, in the 1000 block of West St. Reports indicated that a male was threatening security staff with a…
Man Robs Neighbor a Knifepoint in Utica
Utica Police responded to a robbery investigation on March 1, in the 800 block of Morris St. According to dispatch, the victim reported that his neighbor had confronted him, demanding property. When…
Last Defendant Sentenced to More than 10 Years for Robbery of a Pharmaceutical Van Driver and Possession of a Machinegun
Champion, aka “Big Money,” pleaded guilty on December 19, 2023, to conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery (known as conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act robbery) and unlawful possession…
Gun and Drugs Found in Locker at Utica Gym
UTICA, NY – Authorities were called to the North Utica Planet Fitness on March 11 after a report of a loaded handgun discovered in a gym locker. A gym patron found not…
Suspect Charged in Utica Shooting
UTICA, NY—In the early hours of February 28, Utica Police were called to the 140 block of Oneida St for a shots fired incident. Upon their arrival, officers discovered several spent shell…
Juvenile Charged in BB Gun Shooting Incident in Utica
UTICA, NY — On February 28, Utica Police responded to an incident in the 1100 block of Dudley Ave, where a male reported being shot multiple times in the face and head…
Suspect Arrested for Fraudulent Returns at Utica Walmart
UTICA, NY – On March 5th, 2024, Utica Police responded to an incident at the North Utica Walmart involving fraudulent merchandise returns. Michael MacDonald, 36, of Oneida, was detained after attempting to…
Utica Drug Operation Ends with Arrest of Known Drug Dealer
UTICA, NY – On March 5th, in the midst of a street-level narcotics operation, Utica Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Patrol Division, made a significant arrest on the…
Utica Man Charged with Grand Larceny for Fictitious $49,000 Check Scheme
Utica, NY – In a recent crackdown on financial fraud, a Utica man was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree for creating and depositing a fictitious check over $49,000. In…
21-Year-Old Shot in Neck Sunday Night in Utica
UTICA, NY – A 21-year-old man is receiving emergency care after being shot in the neck late Sunday night, according to the Utica Police Department. The incident was reported on February 11th…
Traffic Stop Leads to Loaded Handgun and Arrests in Utica
Utica, NY – A routine vehicle stop by officers from the Crime Prevention Unit on Oriskany Street for New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law violations on February 6th, at approximately 7:30…
Police Identify Man Shot and Killed on Union Street in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday, January 31, when police responded to reports of gunfire at the intersection of Union Street and Utica Avenue in the 71st Precinct area.…
Credit Card Theft Leads to Arrest in Utica
UTICA, NY – A credit card theft case in Utica has led to the arrest of Andrew Burnett, a 42-year-old local resident. The victim reported the loss of her credit card after…
Suspect Charged in Utica Backyard Shotgun Firing
UTICA, NY – On Wednesday, Utica Police responded to a shots fired report at around 10:50 AM in the 1100 block of Steuben St. Officers located spent shotgun shells near a residence’s…
Utica Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Suspected Cocaine
In the early hours of January 20, 2024, Utica Police Department officers, while on a GIVE (Gun Involved Violence Elimination) detail, conducted a vehicle stop on Stark Street due to violations of…
17-Year-Old Victim Identified in Deadly Wednesday Shooting in Utica
UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department has confirmed the identity of the victim in the recent homicide on Wednesday night, January 17. Tayvion Carter, a 17-year-old resident of Utica, tragically lost…
Teen Fatally Shot and Killed In Utica
UTICA, NY — A 16-year-old boy from Utica was fatally shot on the evening of January 17. The incident occurred at around 9:30 PM in the 110 block of Smith Place, according…