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Shots Fired in Utica Turns Into Gun Arrest — Police Say Suspect Fired at People Before Ditching Weapon

Utica Police responded to reports of shots fired Tuesday morning near Oneida Square and quickly tracked down a suspect. Officers say the man allegedly fired at...

Gunshot Call Turns Into Death Investigation at New Hartford Municipal Offices, Police Say No Threat to Public

A reported gunshot near the New Hartford Municipal Offices triggered a major police response Saturday night. Authorities later confirmed an adult male was found...

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Ilion Firefighter Ashley Faubert Killed in Crash — Community Mourns One of Its Own

Ilion firefighter and paramedic Ashley Faubert has died following a crash in Otsego County. Known for her service, heart, and commitment to her community, her l...

Caught on Camera, Hit Multiple Times — Three Arrested in New Hartford Lowe’s Theft Case

Three people are facing charges after a multi-day theft investigation at Lowe’s in New Hartford. Police say the suspects repeatedly stole merchandise before bei...

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Dibbles Inn Stabbing — Then Released Less Than 24 Hours Later

A new twist has emerged in the Dibbles Inn stabbing case in Middleville. After an arrest was made and felony charges were filed, records now show the accused wa...

Utica School Custodian Arrested: Police Say 45-Year-Old Made Advances Toward 13-Year-Old Student

A Utica man has been charged after allegedly making inappropriate advances toward a 13-year-old student at a local middle school. Authorities say the investigat...

Rome Bust Tied to NYC Trafficking Case: Two Arrested After Major Multi-Agency Operation

Two individuals were arrested in Rome following a major joint investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities say the case is tied to hum...

False Double Homicide Call in Oneida Ends in Arrest — Police Say It Never Happened

Oneida Police rushed to a reported double homicide Tuesday night — only to find no victims and no crime. The caller is now facing multiple charges, including fa...

UPDATE: What Started as a 911 Hang-Up at Dibbles Inn Turned Into a Violent Stabbing, New Details Emerge

New details are emerging after a reported stabbing at Dibbles Inn in Middleville on Sunday night, April 5, 2026. What began as a 911 hang-up call is now believe...

Oneida Police Arrest Man in Sexual Assault Case — Released After Arraignment Raises Eyebrows

Oneida City Police have arrested a man in connection with a reported sexual assault from late March. Despite multiple felony charges and a bail request from pro...

Train Hits and Kills Person in Utica Near Whitesboro Street — Police Lock Down Tracks

A person is dead after being struck by a train in Utica Tuesday night near Whitesboro Street. Police and fire crews responded quickly, but the victim was pronou...

Little Falls Got Woke Up REAL Quick — Cops Kick Doors, Drop Flash Bangs, and Bust Drug Houses Wide Open

Little Falls Police didn’t tiptoe into this one — they came in loud and fast, hitting two homes tied to drug dealing. What they found? The kind of mess folks ar...