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 community he swore to protect,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton.  “In exchange for bribes, Nguyen used his power as a police officer to distribute deadly drugs in New York City.  New Yorkers have the most effective and most respected police department in the world because the NYPD and the people of New York will not tolerate bad cops.  Today’s guilty plea reinforces that message.” According to the Indictment, plea agreement, and statements made in court: For approximately three years, between at least in or about 2020 and November 2023, NGUYEN used his position as a police officer in the NYPD to solicit and accept tens of thousands of dollars in bribe payments in exchange for assisting another individual (“CC-1”) with the operation of CC-1’s drug trafficking enterprise.  For example, NGUYEN transported drugs, including approximately eight kilograms of cocaine, for CC-1 while NGUYEN was armed with a firearm, including NGUYEN’s NYPD-authorized off-duty firearm, which NGUYEN planned to use to protect CC-1 if violence occurred.  While transporting those drugs, NGUYEN also carried his NYPD credentials and an NYPD parking placard, which NGUYEN planned to use to evade arrest in the event he was pulled over by other members of the NYPD.  Overall, NGUYEN, who was at all relevant times an officer in the NYPD, accepted more than $30,000 in bribe payments from CC-1 (and solicited tens of thousands of dollars in additional bribes) in connection with NGUYEN’s participation in CC-1’s drug trafficking enterprise.                                 * NGUYEN, 41, of Harriman, New York, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to solicit and receive a bribe, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, which must be served consecutively to any other term of prison, and a maximum sentence of life in prison. The statutory minimum and maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge. Mr. Clayton praised the outstanding investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau. The case is being handled by the Office’s Public Corruption Unit and Narcotics Unit.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew J. King and Jonathan Rebold are in charge of the prosecution. Contact Nicholas Biase, Shelby Wratchford (212) 637-2600 Updated January 29, 2026 Sources: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-nypd-officer-pleads-guilty-bribery-narcotics-and-firearms-offenses

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, 1916 Died serving his country June 8, 1943 “Presented by his comrades” Due to the weight and construction of the plaque, troopers believe it likely originated from a monument, memorial site, or similar permanent display. At this time, no information has been located that explains how or why the plaque came to be in Oneida County. The New York State Police are asking anyone who may recognize this plaque or know of a memorial, monument, or site from which it may have originated to contact the New York State Police at (315) 366-6000 and reference case number NY2501025152. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-seeking-information-recovered-memorial-plaque

The New York State Police reports that an investigator assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force was injured this morning while assisting partner agencies with the execution of an arrest warrant in the City of Syracuse. At approximately 8:15 a.m. on January 29, 2026, a State Police Investigator assigned to the New York State Police Troop D Felony Warrant Squad and detailed to the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, was assisting members of the U.S. Marshals Service, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and New York State Parole at 2000 Lodi Street, Apartment B, Syracuse, as they attempted to execute an arrest warrant for Cedric Cundiff, age 67. Cundiff is wanted in Massachusetts for Robbery in the First Degree related to an alleged gunpoint robbery of a store. As members attempted to take Cundiff into custody, he barricaded himself inside a bedroom. While investigators approached the bedroom door, the investigator, who was positioned behind a protective shield, was injured during an altercation with the suspect. Cundiff was subsequently tased and taken into custody without further incident. The State Police Investigator was transported to Upstate University in Syracuse with a stab wound to his hand and is expected to recover. This investigation remains ongoing. Cundiff is expected to face additional charges in New York State, including Assault in the Second Degree. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-investigator-injured-during-arrest-warrant-operation-syracuse

New York State Police at Ithaca are looking to the public to help identify a larceny suspect that is pictured below. On January 20, 2026, the suspect, who appears to be a white female , entered BJ’s Wholesale Club on Graham Road in Lansing and concealed approximately $950 worth of printer ink cartridges in her bag.  She left the premises without any attempt to pay. Anyone who can identify this person is asked to call New York State Police at (607)561-7400 case NY2600127732.  Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/ithaca-troopers-look-id-person-who-stole-almost-1k-worth-printer-supplies

Press Release The New York State Police in SP Auburn are investigating a fatal snowmobile crash that occurred on January 27, 2026, at approximately 2:39 p.m. on Ira Station Road in the town of Victory, Cayuga County. A 2022 Lynx snowmobile, operated by a 49-year-old male, was traveling westbound on a designated snowmobile trail that crosses Ira Station Road. The trail is marked with stop signs on both sides of the roadway. Preliminary investigation indicates the snowmobile did not stop before entering the roadway, crossed the northbound lane, and struck the plow blade of a southbound Town of Victory highway snowplow. Following the initial impact, the snowmobile continued forward, struck a wooden utility pole with an attached electrical box, and subsequently caught fire. The snowmobile operator was transported to Upstate University Hospital, where life-saving measures were attempted. He was later pronounced deceased. The snowplow, a 2019 International Harvester, was operated by a 45-year-old male. The operator was cooperative and showed no signs of impairment. The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) responded and processed the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigate-fatal-snowmobile-collision-cayuga-county

Press Release On January 27, 2026, at approximately 12:01 p.m., New York State Police responded to Rock Island Street in the village of Gouverneur to assist the Gouverneur Police Department with a barricaded subject. State Police members established a safety perimeter while the Gouverneur Police Chief and the New York State Police Troop B Crisis Negotiation Unit initiated communication with the subject. After approximately two hours of negotiations, the subject surrendered to law enforcement and was taken into custody without incident. The Gouverneur Police Department is continuing the investigation. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-assist-gouverneur-police-department-barricaded-subject

During the latest winter snowstorm, members of the New York State Police in Troop C responded to a total of 76 weather-related events between Sunday, January 25, 2026, and the early morning hours of January 27, 2026. Here is the breakdown: Zone 1 (Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties): Property Damage (damage to vehicles only)  – 5 Personal Injury – 1 Disabled Vehicles (no injury or damage to property) - 14 Fatal accidents - 0 Zone 2 (Broome County): Property Damage Accident (damage to vehicles only) - 13 Personal Injury Accidents - 2 Disabled Vehicles (no injury or damage to property) - 9 Fatal accidents - 0 Zone 3 (Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties) - Property Damage Accidents (damage to vehicles only) - 19 Personal Injury Accidents - 4 Disabled Vehicles (no injury or damage to property) - 9 Fatal accidents - 0 The New York State Police thanks their law enforcement partners, fire departments, emergency responders, tow operators, members of the Department of Transportation , and members of the various 911 dispatch centers for their assistance throughout the snowstorm.  https://troopers.ny.gov/news/troop-c-assists-over-70-motorists-during-winter-snowstorm

On January 27, 2026, at approximately 12:31 a.m., New York State Police at Homer responded to Interstate 81 in McGraw for a report of a jackknifed tractor trailer. An investigation determined that the tractor-trailer was traveling south on I-81 too fast for the snow covered roads near mile marker 49.9 when the tractor trailer failed to maintain its lane and went off the roadway.  The vehicle traveled along the guardrail and jackknifed and end up turned to face north in the southbound lanes. The operator, Vivek Kumar, 26 of Elmont, NY, did not report any injuries.  Kumar was issued citations.

According to the Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, a Rome man was arrested for Felony DWI with three children in a vehicle following a BOLO (Be on the lookout) in the Town of Marcy. On January 20th, 2026, at approximately 8:23 p.m., a member of the public contacted the police regarding a vehicle that was driving erratically on State Route 49 in the Town of Marcy.  Upon receiving this information, the Oneida County 911 Center issued a BOLO for the vehicle.  At this time, Road Patrol Deputies were on scene of a disabled vehicle on State Route 49 in the area of the BOLO and observed the BOLO vehicle pass them.  While passing the two Marked OCSO Patrol Vehicles that had their emergency lights activated, the vehicle in question failed to move over as required by law.  Deputies then conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and upon contact with the driver, Deputies detected indicators of impairment from the operator of the vehicle.  A Deputy assigned to the STOP DWI Unit responded to the scene and determined that the operator of the vehicle was intoxicated.  Deputies also discovered that there were three passenger children in the vehicle (ages ranging from less than one year old to nine years old).  While Deputies were taking the operator of the vehicle into custody, he attempted to pull away from Deputies and prevent them from making the arrest.  The operator was ultimately arrested and was found to have a .22 blood alcohol content, which is over double the legal limit in the State of New York.  The operator of the vehicle,  Evans Oduro-Firikyi (Age 40) of Rome, NY, was arrested and charged with the following: (3) Counts of Felony Aggravated DWI "Leandra's Law", child under the age of 15 in the vehicle- Class E Felonies. (3) Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child- Class A Misdemeanors. (1) Count of Aggravated DWI ( 0.18 or higher BAC)- An Unclassified Misdemeanor. (1) Count of  DWI (0.08 or higher BAC)- An Unclassified Misdemeanor. (1) Count of Common Law DWI- An Unclassified Misdemeanor. (1) Count of Resisting Arrest- A Class A Misdemeanor.  Other various Traffic Violations. Oduro-Firikyi was transported to the Kurt B. Wyman Law Enforcement Building for processing, where he was held at the Oneida County Jail pending his arraignment in CAP Court.  Child protective services were contacted on behalf of the children in the vehicle, and the children were turned over to a sober relative.

Press Release On January 12, 2026, members of the New York State Police charged William L. Morley, age 67, of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, with Reckless Endangerment in the second degree. The charge stems from an incident that occurred on January 7, 2026, at approximately 5:06 p.m., when troopers responded to Morley Park Drive in the town of Oswegatchie for a report of a person possibly struck by a plow attached to a truck. An investigation determined Morley was operating a 2020 Chevrolet pickup truck equipped with a plow and was snowplowing the roadway of the trailer park while the victim was shoveling snow. Morley and the victim became involved in a verbal argument, which resulted in Morley driving away and striking the victim with the plow. The victim did not sustain serious injuries. The victim was transported to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, where they were treated and released. During the investigation, the victim provided State Police with security camera footage of the incident, which led to Morley’s arrest. Morley was transported to SP Ogdensburg for processing and was later released on an appearance ticket, returnable to the Town of Oswegatchie Court at a later date in February.

On January 10, 2026, at approximately 8:50 a.m., State Police responded to the Industrial Park in the city of Little Falls to assist the Little Falls Police Department and Little Falls Fire Department following a report of a woman and her dog who had fallen through the ice near the barge canal. A passerby had called 911 to report the incident. A preliminary investigation determined that the woman had been walking her Labrador Bernese Mountain Dog mix when the dog approached the water and fell in. While attempting to rescue her dog, the woman also fell into the canal. Little Falls Fire Department and members of the Little Falls Police Department were able to safely remove the woman from the water. At that time, the dog was struggling and beginning to submerge. Trooper Michael Szarek deployed a water rescue rope, which the dog attempted to grab multiple times. When the dog was unable to maintain a hold, Trooper Szarek and Officer Austin entered the water and successfully secured and rescued the dog. Both the woman and her dog were safely brought to shore and were not seriously injured. State Police have released body worn camera footage on social media of Trooper Szarek, which captures the rescue and highlights the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/trooper-assists-rescue-dog-icy-canal-little-falls

On January 13, 2026, at approximately 11:18 a.m., New York State Police at Ithaca arrested Arthur L. Stewart for the misdemeanor of Unlawful Possession of a Noxious Matter. Troopers were dispatched to Winston Drive in the town of Ithaca for a report of a dispute. An investigation revealed that a person was sprayed with bear spray on a staircase between apartments. Troopers determined that the two people have had an ongoing dispute when Stewart intentionally sprayed the victim in the face. Troopers also determined that the bear spray that Stewart used is illegal to carry for self-defense. Per New York State regulations, canisters cannot be larger than .75 ounces and cannot contain more than .7% capsaicinoids. Stewart was arrested and turned over to the Tompkins County Jail for Centralized Arraignment. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/man-arrested-after-spraying-person-bear-spray