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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 area. The operation, supported by UPD Patrol and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, occurred on April 1st, 2025, at 1316 ½ Oneida Street.

The search resulted in significant findings, including 180.7 grams of cocaine, a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine, digital scales, packaging materials, and $2,100 in assorted U.S. currency. These discoveries led to various charges against the suspect.

Donald Williams, 44, of Utica, was the investigation’s primary target. He faces charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance in both the second and third degrees, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree due to a prior conviction and the extended magazine.

Additionally, Williams was charged with criminal possession of a firearm and two counts of criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the second degree. The investigation is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to combat

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.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a victim with facial lacerations. The victim reported that an unknown person exited a store, started an argument, and attempted to stab him repeatedly during the conflict before fleeing the scene. The victim received on-scene treatment from the fire department.

Witness accounts indicated that the suspect was followed and observed entering a nearby residence. Police successfully apprehended the suspect, Jaquan Henderson, 24, without incident after entering the property.

Following the incident, Henderson was charged with assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. He was subsequently transported to the Utica Police Department.