Update: February 17, 2026: The suspect involved in the trooper-involved shooting in the town of Rochester is identified as Benjamin Scism, 33, of Accord, NY. He remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center. Scism is charged with criminal possession of a weapon 4 th  degree and menacing 2 nd  degree, both class A misdemeanors. The State Police members involved are identified below. All are assigned to Troop F: --Trooper Stephen A. Sawyer --Trooper Jeremy D. Peko

The investigation indicates that a propane fuel line was damaged due to roof slumping caused by heavy snow accumulation. Fire department personnel were attempting to locate the electrical panel to shut off power to the building prior to addressing the propane leak when the explosion occurred.

A powerful explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church in the Village of Boonville NY....

On February 12, 2026, State Police arrested Jake W. Quick, 31, of Carlisle, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd, a class “C” felony, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, a class “D” Felony, and a violation of the Environmental Conservation Law. On February 12, 2026, at about 1:37 p.m., troopers responded to the report of a disturbance at a home in Carlisle. Quick, who was reportedly involved in the verbal dispute, was located in a vehicle attempting to

On August 22, 2025, at 12:20 P.M., Troopers out of SP Buffalo, Troop T responded to a tour bus rollover collision on Interstate 90 (mm403.8), eastbound between exits 48A and 49 in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County.

The New York State Police have arrested a New York State Department of Transportation employee following an investigation into the theft of state property and official misconduct. On February 4, 2026, State Police in Oneida received a larceny complaint from the New York State Department of Transportation Investigations Bureau regarding an incident that occurred on October 27, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., at a DOT facility located at 635 Lenox Avenue in the City of Oneida

The New York State Police have arrested a Marcellus man in connection with a hit-and-run crash that resulted in serious physical injuries to a pedestrian in the town of Skaneateles.

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 12:12 P.M., Troopers out of SP Warsaw respond to a snowmobile collision on a private trail off Wilder Road in the town of Warsaw. Investigation determined that a 2012 Ski Doo traveling south on a marked trail lost control and struck a log pile, ejecting the operator, Steven J. Gregorie, 17, of Varysburg, NY. Traveling behind him was a 16-year-old friend operating a 2015 Arctic Cat. The 16-year-old also lost control and left the marked tra

On February 5, 2026, at approximately 8:37 p.m., members of the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit observed a 2025 Jeep traveling westbound on State Route 17 in the Town of Rockland, Sullivan County, committing multiple violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 8:35 a.m., New York State Police at Homer responded to a school bus on its side at the intersection of South Hill Road and Singleton Road in the town of Truxton.

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., troopers from the State Police Haverstraw barracks responded to a report of a wrong-way vehicle traveling on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near Exit 14 in the Town of Haverstraw.

New York State Police trooper struck while assisting a disabled motorist on the Thruway

My Upstate NY Marketing has officially announced the launch of two newly revitalized event venues in Oneida County, continuing the company’s mission of breathing new life into iconic local properties while creating fresh opportunities for community gatherings, celebrations, and private events.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the public of an ongoing “Bail Scam” targeting community members. How the Scam WorksScammers are calling individuals and falsely claiming to be representatives of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office or a local police department. Callers often use names such as “Sgt. Thomas” or “Lt. Bryant Moore” and claim they can assist with pending legal matters or secure the release of a family member or loved one from jail. Families a

On February 2, 2026, New York State Police arrested a father and son from Broome County following the execution of a search warrant by the Troop C Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), Troop C Community Stabilization Unit (CSU), the Vestal Police Department and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. The search warrant is the result of a several months-long investigation at 448 Robin Lane in the Town of Vestal. As a result, the following items were s

RUSSIA, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a fatal snowmobile crash that occurred Monday evening in the town of Russia, Herkimer County. According to State Police, troopers responded to a report of a snowmobile accident near Riggerman Road on February 2, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m. A preliminary investigation determined that a single snowmobile, operated by a lone rider, was traveling southbound on a secondary trail near Riggerman Road when the operator lost

EDWARDS, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a serious snowmobile collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on a trail off County Route 24 in the town of Edwards, St. Lawrence County. According to State Police, the crash happened on February 1, 2026, at approximately 1:39 p.m., and involved two snowmobiles traveling in opposite directions near the crest of a blind hill. Investigators determined that a 2016 Arctic Cat, operated by a 16-year-old male with an 18-year-o

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that a jury found ANTHONY CURCIO guilty yesterday of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud for engaging in a scheme to defraud customers by selling them sports and Pokémon trading cards with fake grades purportedly issued by Professional Sports Authenticator (“PSA”). CURCIO was found guilty following a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams. “Millions o

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that ANDREW NGUYEN, a former officer in the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres to conspiring to solicit and receive bribes, conspiring to distribute narcotics, and possessing a firearm in connection with the conspiracy to distribute narcotics.  NGUYEN is scheduled to be sentenced on June 22, 2026.  “Andrew Nguyen betrayed the

The New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the origin and rightful location of a bronze memorial plaque turned in on October 13, 2025. A citizen located a heavy bronze memorial placard along Route 365 in the town of Verona. After attempting to research the item and determine its ownership, the individual turned the plaque in to the New York State Police. The plaque bears the following inscription: In Memory of Harold B. Cole Born April 29, 1