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Man in custody on multiple warrants
A Rome man was taken into custody Wednesday morning on multiple open warrants, including 11 out of City Court for failing to appear. Police said Chad M. Andrews, 22, pointed a rifle at a person at … more
Madison County man accused of stealing purse from Rome home
A Madison County man was caught on video stealing a Rome woman’s purse, according to law enforcement officials. Police said Nicholas L. Wallace, 22, of Chittenango, stole a woman’s purse from her … more
Police: Trio found with mobile meth labs in Lenox traffic stop
TOWN OF LENOX — Three people have been charged with drug possession and cooking methamphetamine after three mobile meth labs were found during a traffic stop in Madison Count. Sheriff’s deputies … more
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Police say man had sawed-off shotgun, ammunition at north Utica Walmart
A 28-year-old man was found with a BB gun and sawed-off shotgun at the Walmart in north Utica Tuesday night, according to law enforcement officials. No one was injured. Police said they were called … more
Public Safety Logs — Monday, Oct. 25, 2021
Mutual aid log To report an emergency: 911 Monday 2:26 a.m. Whitesboro and COCVAC Ambulance, Clark Mills Road, Whitestown, motor vehicle accident. 2:42 a.m. Willowvale, Danberry Circle, New Hartford, … more
Police probe stabbing on 100 block of W. Embargo St.
A stabbing is under investigation in the City of Rome after law enforcement officials said three people ganged up on one Sunday morning. Rome Police said the male victim suffered multiple stab wounds … more
MOBILE HOME DESTROYED — This mobile home at 9584 Boyd Road in the Town of Annsville was destroyed by a late night fire on Monday. A family of four has been displaced.
Blaze leaves family of four homeless in Annsville, fire officials report
TOWN OF ANNSVILLE — A family of four has been left homeless after a mobile home fire on rural Boyd Road in the Town of Annsville late Monday night. Fire officials said the alarm was raised at … more
Deputies: Man smashed flower pot into car windshield
LOWVILLE — A Lewis County man is accused of using a flower pot to damage a vehicle windshield, according to law enforcement officials. Sheriff’s deputies said Justin D. Marmon, 28, of Lowville, … more
120 YEARS IN NEW HARTFORD — New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, was in New Hartford on Friday to mark the 120th anniversary of the New Hartford Fire Department. Griffo presented a resolution to Fire Chief Scott Nicotera marking the event. “For the last 120 years, the courageous and devoted firefighters of the New Hartford Fire Department have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise and respect of the community which they serve. I know that the department’s dedication and commitment to helping others will continue for years to come,” Griffo stated.
Griffo honors New Hartford fire company
Man pleads guilty to concealing human corpse in slaying
The second of two Utica men charged after a body was discovered behind a barn in Whitestown pleaded guilty on Monday to concealment of a human corpse, according to County Court officials. Isaiah … more
Woman accused of stealing $61 in groceries
A Rome woman is accused of shoplifting at the Tops supermarket on Erie Boulevard in Rome. Police said Maranda N. Underwood, 29, of Canal Street, stole $61.40 worth of assorted groceries from Tops at … more
Police: Man used head to damage squad car
A Rome man is facing a felony charge after law enforcement officials said he damaged a Rome Police squad car while being taken into custody. Police said Matthew U. Agosto, 27, of Ringdahl Court, was … more
HONORING ROME’S CHIEF — Former Rome Fire Chief Ronald M. Brement, center, was honored for his years of service by the Western Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday. From left: son Alex Brement, himself a Rome firefighter, wife Patti Brement; Ron Brement; Western Fire Chief Michael Anania and Western Fire officers Peter Giesse and Fred Sherman. Sunday morning’s fire department shift stand in the background.
Western firefighters honor good neighbor for career
Former Rome Fire Chief Ronald M. Brement was honored on Sunday by the Western Volunteer Fire Department for his years of service to the city and its neighboring communities. Brement served 35 years … more
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RESCUED ON THE ROCKS — Two teenager fishermen, on the far left, were trapped on the rocks in the West Canada Creek in the Town of Trenton Friday evening, fire officials said. Local volunteer firefighters worked together to launch a swift-water rescue, bringing the teens safely to shore.
Pair of teens rescued from rising water in Trenton
TOWN OF TRENTON — Two teenagers fishing in the West Canada Creek were rescued Friday evening after rapid, rising water trapped them on the rocks., according to local fire officials. The fire … more
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Social media threats at schools were hoaxes, officials say
Multiple school districts across at least Central New York — including Camden, Oneida and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill — investigated social media threats this weekend and found them to be hoaxes. No … more
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Police: Woman lied about identity
A Rome woman is accused of posing as another person during a traffic stop and then maintaining the ruse in City Court, according to law enforcement officials. Police said Sarah A. Bostick, 28, of … more
Rome Police among groups to host trunk-or-treat events
The Rome Police Department will hold the department’s first ever trunk-or-treat event ahead of Halloween on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 27. The Rome Police event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. … more
K9 UNIT DISBANDING — The Rome Police Department will be retiring their two K9s at the end of the year because the legalization of marijuana makes the drug-sniffing dogs a potential liability, according to Police Chief Kevin C. Beach. The dogs, including Arko, pictured here at a past Law Enforcement Day event, will likely go home with their handlers. Arko is partnered with Patrolman Alexzandra S. Carletta.
Rome Police to disband K9 Unit
The Rome Police Department will disband its K9 Unit at the end of the year because there is no longer a need for marijuana-sniffing dogs, according to Police Chief Kevin C. Beach. The department is … more
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PROUD TOWNSEND family — Rome Fire Lt. Brian Townsend, center, accepted the Liberty Medal from Senator Joseph Griffo Friday afternoon at the Central Fire Station for his heroic, off-duty efforts responding to a boat crash in Herkimer County in September 2020. From left, Deputy Fire Chief David Gratch, Mayor Jacqueline Izzo, Griffo, Brian Townsend holding his 9-month-old son Crew, along with children Charlie, 10, Spencer, 5, and Parker, 7, Ashley Townsend, his wife, Joanne and BJ Townsend, his mother and father, brother Scott Townsend, and Public Safety Commissioner Frank Retrosi.
Griffo presents Liberty Medal to Rome Fire Lt. Townsend
Rome Fire Lt. Brian Townsend Jr. was honored on Friday with the Liberty Medal — one of the highest civilian honors in the state — for his off-duty rescue efforts at a horrific boating crash in … more
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Martin Street gas station robbed at gunpoint
An armed robbery at the Sunoco Gas Station on the east end of Martin Street in Rome is under investigation, according to local law enforcement officials. Sheriff’s deputies said a Black male … more
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