Watertown Woman Tries to Run Over Two Parole Officers

Grand Gorge Man Dead, Truck Found in Greene County Creek

A Watertown woman is under arrest after she allegedly tried to hit two New York State probation officers with a car. New York State Police say that on Thursday, January 20, 2022, two New York State Probation Officers attempted to approach Tayler E. Glass, a parolee who allegedly did not show up to register with … Read more

‘Serious’ Crash in Conklin Sends Several to Hospital

Investigations Continue in Two Fatal Accidents in Liberty and Hud

Police are still investigating a serious crash that took place in Conklin, New York on Friday, January 21, 2022. New York State Police Binghamton Barracks say they responded to the call in the morning at approximately 9:19 am after receiving a report of an accident near Ketchum Road. Police say a two-car accident occurred on … Read more

Florida Murder Suspect in Teen’s Killing Found in Utica

Florida Murder Suspect in Teen's Killing Found in Utica

A young man who is not old enough to drink alcohol is under arrest in Utica after he allegedly fled the state of Florida on a murder charge. The Utica Police Department arrested 20-year-old Nyquan Priester of Bradenton, Florida today, January 20, 2022, after receiving information that the suspect was in the city of Utica. … Read more

Have You Seen This Skid Steer Stolen in Marcy?

Have You Seen This Skid Steer Stolen in Marcy?

Police are seeking the public’s help with a theft investigation of an incident that took place earlier this month. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit is requesting the public’s assistance with a robbery investigation that occurred on Sunday, January 9, 2022. A 2006 Caterpillar skid steer loader was stolen from a property on … Read more

Suspect Shot After Driving Toward NY Troopers on Foot

Suspect Shot After Driving Toward NY Troopers on Foot

State police say a suspect was shot after he tried to ram his vehicle into officers following what began as a traffic incident Saturday. New York State Police say they were patrolling northbound State Route 12 in Boonville at approximately 1:00 a.m. on January 15, 2022, when they saw a pickup truck heading south “at … Read more

Oneida County Offering New Testing Sites Offering 24-Hour Results

Oneida County Offering New Testing Sites Offering 24-Hour Results

Oneida County is offering two new mobile testing sites, making more testing available weekdays during business hours. Now those heading to Turning Stone can count on COVID testing with the amenities offered at the resort and casino. Beginning Tuesday, January 18, 2022, and until further notice, the Oneida Indian Nation will host the site for … Read more

NWS Issues Wind Chill Warning

NWS Issues Wind Chill Warning

A wind chill warning is in effect today, January 11, 2022 until 10:00 am ET for the northern and southern regions of Oneida County. The lake effect snow advisory in effect until this morning has expired. Boonville, Rome, and Utica are especially hard hit. The National Weather Service (NWS) says dangerously cold icy winds are … Read more

Wet, Wintry Weather Whirled Wheels in Waves Wednesday

Wet, Wintry Weather Whirled Wheels in Waves Wednesday

New york state police are investigating “a multitude of weather-related crashes on the Thruway Highway in Westchester and Rockland counties” after freezing rain made roads treacherously slippery this morning. Police say the accident-related calls began with a flurry shortly after 6:00 a.m. They say I-287, I-95 and I-87 were hit with major delays in some … Read more

Alarming Overdose Numbers Prompt ‘Spike Alert’ for Oneida County

Alarming Overdose Numbers Prompt 'Spike Alert' for Oneida County

Seven heroin or cocaine overdoses in the past three days are prompting officials in downtown New York to issue a “surge alert.” The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says an increase in heroin and opioid overdoses required the public health alert. In addition to overdoses, the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) also showed “a trend … Read more

Girlfriend of Utica Bus Driver Had Shotgun at School

Girlfriend of Utica Bus Driver Had Shotgun at School

The alleged partner of a school bus employee in Utica is under arrest for allegedly having a shotgun on school grounds. According to the Utica Police Department The Utica City School District (UCSD) Director of Safety notified police on Friday, December 17, 2021 that someone may have had a firearm at Proctor High School. The … Read more

Charges for Alleged, Accidental Utica Fastrac Shooter

Charges for Alleged, Accidental Utica Fastrac Shooter

UPDATE: 12/21/2021 11:38 pm Utica Police have made an arrest in connection with the alleged accidental firing of a weapon inside the Fastrac on Genesee Street in Utica. On December 21, 2021, the UPD Major Crimes Unit arrested 19-year-old Anthony Oates of Utica and charged him with the following: Criminal possession of a weapon in … Read more

Investigations Continue in Two Fatal Accidents in Liberty and Hud

Investigations Continue in Two Fatal Accidents in Liberty and Hud

Police investigations continue into two separate fatal accidents that took place this week. Thursday December 16th at approximately 3:52 pm New york state police They were called to 482 Stanton Corner Road near Liberty, New York for a single vehicle rollover accident. Mobile Medic personnel and the Town of Liberty Fire Department were the first … Read more

Grand Gorge Man Dead, Truck Found in Greene County Creek

Grand Gorge Man Dead, Truck Found in Greene County Creek

A man from Grand Gorge, New York, died after state police said he ended up in a creek in his truck. Officers were called to State Route 42 in the city of Lexington in Greene County at approximately 8:11 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 for a report of a Ford-150 in a creek with … Read more