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Heroin, meth found in Webb traffic stop
A 39-year-old man is accused of possessing quantities of heroin and methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Herkimer County on Saturday, according to the Webb Police Department. more
Asad Mohamed
Loaded handgun seized in Utica traffic stop
A Utica man has been charged with a felony after being found with a loaded revolver in his vehicle on James Street Sunday evening, according to the Utica Police Department. more
Research organizations before applying to a job. Scammers often promote non-existent job opportunities, so verify a job posting by visiting a company’s official website or by calling the company directly. Confirm the contact methods, such as the email and phone number used, authorities advise.
Job seekers warned as nefarious employment scams on rise
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection has some advice for job seekers on how to avoid common employment scams. more
Oneida Police Chief Steve Lowell has hit the ground running and looks to get the Oneida City Police Department accredited while increasing transparency and addressing long term issues.
New police chief eyes smooth transition in Oneida
Oneida Police Chief Steve Lowell, who took command of the department in late February, has hit the ground running. more
Justin K. Brown
Utica man accused of stabbing another person in Frankfort
A 20-year-old man is accused of stabbing another person during a large fight outside the Utica Academy of Science, according to the Frankfort Police Department. more
Law enforcers plan DWI crackdown for St. Patrick's Day weekend
State Police and local law enforcers will conduct special driving while intoxicated enforcement through Sunday to deter drunken driving during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. more
Rome woman charged with meth possession
A 44-year-old woman was found with a quantity of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Rome, according to the Rome Police Department. more
Man with multiple warrants across region taken into custody
A 32-year-old man with warrants from at least four different law enforcement agencies was taken into custody on Wednesday, according to the Whitesboro Police Department. more
Seven overdoses in 2 days prompts spike alert from Oneida County
Seven non-fatal opioid overdoses over two days last week has prompted a warning from the Oneida County Overdose Response Team. more
Paleigh Iannarilli, age 24, was sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison in Oneida County Court this morning. Iannarilli pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her mother in Rome in February 2022.
Victim mourned as killer gets 20 years to life in prison
The victim in a Rome homicide was memorialized in Oneida County Court Tuesday morning, while her killer — her daughter — was sent to state prison. more
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James Ware Jr. rejected a plea offer of 18 years to life in prison for murder in Oneida County Court Tuesday morning.
Accused killer rejects plea deal in Oneida County Court
A Utica man charged in a December homicide in the city rejected a plea offer in Oneida County Court on Tuesday. more
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As a result of these numbers, FASNY is pushing state legislators to enact new legislation to make homes safer. FASNY said they would like to see home safety products, like smoke detectors, be exempt from sales tax. They also want to stop code enforcement funding from being swept into the state’s general fund, officials said.
Firefighters group seeks new safety measures as NY leads nation in fire deaths
New York State is leading the nation in house fire deaths, prompting the Firefighters Association of the State of New York to push for more protections through the state Legislature. more
Flames shoot up behind a wooded area off Dover Road in the town of Russia in this spring 2022 file photo. In an effort to prevent brush and grass fires, the state Department of Environmental Conservation will institute the state’s annual ban prohibiting residential brush burning, starting March 16.
Statewide burn ban goes into effect on Thursday
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin Thursday, March 16. more
Reported theft from unlocked vehicle leads to felony charge
A 22-year-old man is accused of stealing a laptop computer out of a car left running and unlocked at a Rome convenience store Saturday afternoon, according to the Rome Police Department. more
Lewis County crash registered BAC of nearly four times legal limit
A 33-year-old man registered a blood alcohol content of nearly four times the legal threshold following a crash in Lewis County. more
Pictured is 422 Mandeville St. in Utica on Monday, March 13. Upwards of 15 people fled a house fire there, on Sunday evening. A non-live utility line dangles in the foreground.
UPDATE: More than a dozen displaced and rescued from Utica house fire
Upwards of 15 people fled a house fire — including three who had to be rescued off the front of the home — on Mandeville Street in Utica Sunday evening. more
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Multiple drug arrests among recent charges through New York State Police
The New York State Police announced recent arrests in Oneida, Herkimer, Lewis and Madison counties. more
Utica firefighters knocked down a fire at 411 Lee Blvd. on the city’s north side Friday morning. Authorities said the alarm was raised at 10:28 a.m. and the flames were quickly knocked down. No one is believed to have been injured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Utica firefighters knock down Friday morning house fire
Utica firefighters knocked down a fire on the city’s north side Friday morning. more
Three more charged in Madison County home invasion
Three more teenagers have been charged following a home invasion and theft in Madison County, according to the New York State Police. more
This man and woman are being sought by the New York State Police for allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills at Walmart locations in Lewis and Jefferson counties in November and December. Anyone who recognizes them is asked to call the state police at 315-366-6000.
Pair sought by state police for allegedly passing counterfeit bills at Walmart
A man and woman are being sought by state police for allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills in Jefferson, Lewis counties. more
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