On July 8, 2025, members of the New York Police Troop B Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) charged 47-year-old Daryl L. Perkins of Plattsburgh, NY, with multiple offenses. The charges include possession of a controlled substance in a non-original container, possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (previous conviction), criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (defaced for concealment), and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (loaded firearm). He was also issued several vehicle and traffic tickets. On the same day, New York State Police observed a black 2007 Dodge traveling on Route 3 in Plattsburgh, in violation of vehicle and traffic laws. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and interviewed the driver, identified as Perkins. Further investigation led to a probable cause search, revealing drug paraphernalia, narcotics, and a loaded defaced firearm. Perkins was arrested and taken to SP Plattsburgh, where he was arraigned in the Town of Plattsburgh Court and subsequently remanded to Clinton County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bond.

On July 2, 2025, State Police of Greenwich arrested  Cassie L. Waldynski , 38 of Amsterdam, NY for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Child (Leandra’s Law), six counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. On July 2, 2025, at about 8:00 p.m. Troopers received the report of a vehicle being operated in an unsafe manner with children in the vehicle in the area of State Route 22 in Granville, NY. Troopers located a vehicle matching the complainant’s description and after observing Vehicle and Traffic Law violations stopped it on County Route 31 in Hebron, NY. The driver was identified as  Waldynski  and six children under the age of 16 were located in the vehicle . Waldynski  was arrested and transported to SP Greenwich for processing where she recorded a 0.24% BAC. The children were turned over to a family friend.  Waldynski  was issued tickets returnable to the Hebron Town Court on July 21, 2025, and released to a sober third party.  Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-arrest-amsterdam-woman-dwi-six-children-vehicle

On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 10:40PM Utica Police and Utica Fire units were dispatched to the area of James St and Howard Ave regarding a gunshot victim. Upon arrival they located the victim who was surrounded by a very large group of people. As they began to attempt to render aid, individuals in the group began to aggressively physically impede the first responding personnel trying to actively obstruct them from performing their duties. Officers and Fire personnel began to attempt to push them back, but were again physically accosted by the group. During this period a Utica Police officer was injured in the encounter and had to be transported to Wynn Hospital. Eventually the victim was able to be loaded into a Utica Fire Department ambulance where immediate life saving measures were undertaken en route to Wynn Hospital. Once there emergency room staff provided all additional lifesaving efforts, but sadly the victim passed due to the injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. His identity will not be released until consultation with the family, but he is a 39 year old male from Utica. While personnel were at the hospital another gunshot victim was transported by a private vehicle there. It was found that he was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg, and it was also learned that he was also shot at the intersection of James St and Howard Ave. Thankfully his injuries were not life threatening. While officers were attempting to secure a crime scene and conduct the initial investigations several physical altercations began to breakout amongst individuals on scene. A large group on James St and Seymour Ave then began to fight with Police Officers resulting in the arrest of five individuals for a variety of offenses. Additional large fights began to break out at Wynn Hospital resulting in a large police response to quell them, and ultimately the hospital was able to begin operating normally again. We would like to extend our gratitude to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police for their immediate response for aid. They were instrumental in assisting to restore order and ensure the safety of emergency personnel and the public. The investigation into the shootings is on-going, and the case has been assigned to the Major Crimes Unit. We are asking that anyone with information please contact the Utica Police Department at (315) 223-3556 or you can submit a 100% anonymous tip online through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at www.mohawkvalleycrimestoppers.com, by calling 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), or by using the P3 Tips mobile app. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1164234572413268&set=a.223509269819141

HANCOCK, NY  — A Fourth of July celebration turned tragic in Delaware County when a fireworks accident resulted in one fatality and another person injured on Somerset Lake. On July 4, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., New York State Police at Deposit were dispatched by the Delaware County 911 Center to the area of Ridge Runner Road in the town of Hancock following reports of an accident involving fireworks. According to a preliminary investigation, two males were on a pontoon boat on Somerset Lake setting off fireworks when an unexpected malfunction occurred. Authorities believe that multiple fireworks ignited simultaneously, causing a violent explosion aboard the vessel. One of the individuals on the boat was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the explosion. The second male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The New York State Police were assisted on the scene by the Hancock Fire Department, Hancock EMS, and other local emergency services. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved as the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on July 5th, 2025 at around 10pm, Deputies responded to State Route 5 in the Town of Vernon for a personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a UTV and an SUV. Deputies determined that a juvenile female, who will not be named due to her age, was operating a black UTV attempting to cross State Route 5 in a southerly direction, when due to driver inexperience, and failure to yield the right of way, the juvenile entered the roadway causing a White Acura traveling westbound on State Route 5, operated by Hironmia Burnett (50) of Clinton, to strike the driver side of the UTV. Both the juvenile operator and juvenile passenger of the UTV were transported to Wynn Hospital for non life threatening injuries. Burnett was transported to Rome Health with non life threatening injuries. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Vernon Fire Department, AmCare Ambulance, Edward’s Ambulance, and Merrill’s Towing.

According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert M. Maciol, a Yorkville man was arrested following an arson investigation in the Town of Vienna. On June 30th, 2025, Deputies assigned to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division responded to an assist call at the Ta-Ga-Soke Campground, lot 132, located at 7820 Higginsville Road in the Town of Vienna regarding a camper on fire. Upon their arrival and subsequent to an investigation, it was determined that Robert Bartle (28) of Yorkville had set the fire to his grandparent’s camper, damaging the camper and two others; a camper located on lot 131 and a camper located on lot 133. Due to the nature of the incident members of the Oneida County Criminal Investigative Unit (CIU) had been assigned to this investigation. Bartle had been transported to the Oneida County Kurt B. Wyman Law Enforcement Building where he was booked and processed for one count of Arson in the Third Degree, a Class C Felony, and one count of Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, a Class D Felony. Bartle was transported to Oneida County CAP court where he was released on his own recognizance, and he is due back in the Town of Vienna Court at a later date and time.

On June 27, 2025, at approximately 5:16 p.m., New York State Police responded to a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 87 in the town of Ausable. Upon arrival, troopers observed damaged guidewires and debris from the vehicle involved in the incident. They interviewed an uninvolved witness who provided detailed information regarding what had happened. The troopers were searching for a gray 1998 Honda Accord. They eventually located the vehicle traveling on State Route 22 in the town of Willisboro and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, they interviewed the driver, identified as Luke D. Whitehill, a 27-year-old resident of Willisboro, NY. While speaking with Whitehill, troopers noticed signs of impairment. They administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), which he failed. Whitehill was arrested and taken to SP Plattsburgh, where he provided a breath sample showing a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16%. He was issued traffic tickets for leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failing to obey a traffic control device, and unsafe lane changing. These tickets are returnable to the Town of Ausable Court at a later date in July. Additionally, Whitehill was charged with driving while intoxicated and released on an appearance ticket, which is also returnable to the Town of Willisboro at a later date in July. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigate-hit-and-run-accident-which-led-dwi-arrest

press release On June 29, 2025, at approximately 2:10 a.m., New York State Police responded to a motorcycle accident at the intersection of County Route 10 and Hurley Road in the town of Lewis. An investigation revealed that Jeffrey E. Charles, a 56-year-old resident of Westport, NY, was riding a black 2008 Harley-Davidson east on County Route 10. He lost control of the motorcycle while navigating a curve, causing the bike and himself to exit the road and strike a tree, which resulted in Charles being ejected from the motorcycle. Elizabethtown and Lewis EMS arrived at the scene and provided life-saving measures to Charles. He was transported to Elizabethtown Community Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. This is an ongoing investigation. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigate-motorcycle-fatal-town-lewis

Press Release On June 27, 2025, at approximately 7:54 p.m., State Police were called to I-90 westbound in the town of Newstead for a report of a tractor trailer fire. An investigation determined that a tractor trailer hauling plastic foam board, driven by Mohamed G. Salad, 66, of Ontario, Canada, was traveling westbound on I-90 near mile marker 410.5 when the trailer caught on fire and Salad pulled over onto the shoulder of the road. During the investigation and after interviewing Salad, it was determined that the fire was potentially caused by break malfunction or failure. Both lanes were closed for a period time causing a backup of approximately three miles initially. At approximately 9:10 p.m., the fire was extinguished, and the left lane was re-opened with a backup of approximately five miles and traffic was able to safely pass in the left lane.  The incident was cleared shortly after 1:30 a.m., and all lanes were reopened after cleanup and removal of the trailer. A traffic diversion was determined not necessary based on the assessment of the situation at the time by personnel on scene and the quick response of the local fire department. There were no injuries reported.  https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-respond-tractor-trailer-fire-i-90-town-newstead

On June 28, 2025, at 6:09 p.m., State Police responded to the Verona Beach State Park in the town of Verona, Oneida County, for an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle complaint.   On arrival, Troopers observed the vehicle in question parked in a parking space with several skid marks around it.  Troopers interviewed the vehicle owner who stated that a male, later identified as Joel M. Emerson , age 33, from Oneida, NY took her vehicle without permission while she was in the water and then drove it erratically through the public parking lot.  Troopers also interviewed a State Park Ranger who observed Emerson operating the vehicle erratically through the parking lot.   Troopers then interviewed Emerson who appeared to be impaired.  Troopers noted a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle and Emerson's clothing.  Emerson was given standardized field sobriety testing which he subsequently failed.  Emerson was then placed under arrest.  Emerson was transported to SP Sylvan Beach and charged with the following: Operating a Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs (Misdemeanor) Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st: Impaired by Drugs (Class E Felony) Operating a vehicle without a license (Infraction) During processing, Emerson was also found to have an arrest warrant out of the state of Texas with full extradition for assault on a public servant and attempt to take the weapon of an officer.   Emerson was then turned over to the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation as a Fugitive from Justice and transported to the Oneida County Jail for arraignment.   https://troopers.ny.gov/news/oneida-man-arrested-verona-beach-state-park-wanted-crimes-texas

Update - The two victims have been identified as: Patrick C. Evans, age 86, and Barbara J. Evans, age 86, both from Oriskany, NY. Both are currently in stable condition at Upstate Hospital. The incident occurred at The Landing Campground in Blossvale, NY. ______________________________ On June 22, 2025, at 4:17 a.m., State Police were dispatched to Kellogg Road in the town of Vienna for a report of a tree that fell on a camper and people entrapped. Preliminary investigation reveals that during a storm, a large tree fell onto a parked tow behind camper. The tree had fallen lengthwise onto the camper, crushing the front end. Two people in the camper were extricated by the Vienna Fire Department and transported by Vineall Ambulance to Upstate Hospital with serious injuries. More information may be released at a later time. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/update-tree-falls-camper-oneida-county-two-injured

Press Release On June 17, 2025, State Police of Saratoga arrested  Donald J. Koenig III , 54 of Ballston Spa, NY for two (2) counts of Burglary in the third degree, one (1) count of Grand Larceny in the third degree, one (1) count of Criminal Mischief in the third degree, one (1) count of Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree and two (2) counts of Possession of a Burglar Tools. On May 24, 2025, at about 7:12 a.m. Troopers responded to a business in Milton, NY for the reports of a burglary. The investigation determined  Koenig  allegedly damaged an office on the property, forcibly entered it, and stole money from within during the early morning hours. On June 9, 2025, at about 8:09 a.m. Troopers responded to the same business for the report of an additional burglary. The investigation determined  Koenig  allegedly returned to the same office on the evening of June 7, 2025, and again forcibly entered causing further damage.   Koenig  was located and arrested with the assistance of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to SP Saratoga for processing and then arraigned at the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility.