A West Winfield man was arrested following a one-car property damage crash on Oneida Street in the Town of Paris. Deputies say signs of impairment were observed during the investigation, leading to multiple charges, including felony aggravated unlicensed operation and impaired driving offenses...

A 16-year-old student was cited after a non-functional plastic replica pistol was discovered in his school bag at Adirondack High School in Boonville. Authorities say the situation was secured without incident, no threat was made, and the juvenile was released to a parent following the investigation.

One person was transported to the hospital and another sought medical treatment following a two-car personal injury crash at the intersection of State Route 365 and Koenig Road in the Town of Floyd. Deputies say the collision occurred when a pickup truck failed to yield the right of way, resulting in heavy damage to both vehicles.

A Utica man was taken into custody following a traffic stop on Old Burrstone Road after deputies identified an outstanding Family Court warrant. During the arrest, deputies located metal knuckles inside the vehicle, leading to a felony weapon possession charge. The individual is now being held at the Oneida County Correctional Facility pending court appearances.

As the holiday season settles over Upstate New York, cities and towns across the region are rolling out some of their most beloved winter traditions. From dazzling light displays to outdoor adventures and festive performances, residents and visitors have no shortage of ways to celebrate the final month of the year.

New Hartford, N.Y. — December 6, 2025 A Utica man is facing a felony burglary charge after New Hartford Police say he was arrested twice within just a few hours for separate thefts at two Sangertown-area retailers. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers assigned to the Sangertown Square Mall detail responded to Target after store loss-prevention personnel reported a man actively stealing merchandise. When police arrived, they identified the suspect as 30-year-old Ma

New Hartford, N.Y. — December 6, 2025 New Hartford Police say a 15-year-old male has been charged with a felony following an incident at Target inside Sangertown Square Mall on Saturday. Officers assigned to the mall detail responded after store personnel reported the teen was caught stealing merchandise. According to police, further investigation revealed that the juvenile had previously been arrested at the same Target earlier this year for petit larceny. Because of the pri

State Police say a Troop NYC investigator was arrested after a hit-and-run crash in Cortland on Thursday night. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is still ongoing. Click below for the full story...

State Police have released an update on the fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Saturday morning in Baldwinsville... Investigators have located the suspected vehicle and are interviewing the driver, but the case remains active...

Vernon man was taken into custody following a physical altercation involving a weapon on Monday evening...

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol, on November 29th, 2025, a Rome man was arrested following a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a firearm.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Utica couple was taken into custody after a traffic stop in New Hartford led to charges including Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Resisting Arrest. The incident stemmed from an earlier dispute at Sangertown Mall. Full details available in our official release.

As we enter the holiday season, the members of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office remind all residents to stay safe, stay alert, and look out for one another. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Whether you're driving across town or across the County, we want you to arrive safely. Always buckle up and never drive impaired. State, County, and local law enforcement agencies will be out to help ensure our roads and com

Two residents of the Shady Grove Trailer Park were charged with animal neglect after Rome Police discovered six malnourished dogs in need of urgent care on Saturday afternoon.

A Town of Verona man wanted on several felony warrants was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after a late-night standoff, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol.

Two Utica women are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise from Victoria’s Secret at Sangertown Square Mall on October 30th, 2025.

Press Release Troopers from Troop T, SP Tarrytown, responded to a bus fire at approximately 1:37 p.m. today on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Investigation revealed that a Hudson Link bus carrying four passengers became engulfed in flames as it was traveling south.  The passengers and driver were safely removed from the bus and transferred to another carrier. No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported. The Pocantico   Hills, Tarrytown, Central Nyack,

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that MARIO POWELL was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan to 97 months in prison for assaulting a corrections officer with a contraband weapon on May 30, 2020, while incarcerated at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York (“MCC”).  In September 2025, POWELL was convicted of assaulting a corrections officer with a deadly and dangerous weapon and possession of prison contraba

New Hartford, NY – Upscale Resale Events  is thrilled to announce the return of its premier seasonal event, The Holiday Family Spectacular , taking over the former Jo Ann Fabrics location in New Hartford for two weekends in December. Utilizing a massive 25,000 square feet  of retail space, the Spectacular is set to be the largest local market for holiday shopping and selling. The event will run across two consecutive weekends: December 4th – 7th  and December 11th – 14th , of

Verona, NY — November 19, 2025 — According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, Deputies responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Blackman's Corners Road in the Town of Verona on November 18th, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m.