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Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers and its anonymous tip-line and website in an effort to track down those responsible for the incident.
Police say it happened back in December when several males smashed through the front door of a residence on Ney Ave. The intruders were armed, police said, and ultimately there was an exchange of gunfire between the robbers and those who lived there. One female, whom police called a visitor at the home, suffered multiple gunshot wounds but did survive.
Lt. Ronald Fontaine of New Hartford Police said it does not appear any of the invaders were wounded. While he did not say what, if anything, was taken from the home, he believes it was not a random act of crime and the home was specifically targeted, saying there is no threat to the general public.
Man In Critical Condition After Being Shot In The Chest In Utica
Utica Police are continuing to grapple with the issue of gun violence in the city. Another incident over the weekend leaves UPD officials with more questions and less answers.
Officials say over the weekend a man approached officers on Park Avenue while they were involved with a separate incident and told them he had been shot in the chest. Police say he was in the process of driving himself to the hospital.
Police say while the officers were talking to the male, they recognized the gunshot wound to the individuals chest and immediately took action. The Utica Police Department says the individual was immediately transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Oneida County sheriff releases 2021 top 10 most wanted list
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2021 Ten Most Wanted List.
Sheriff Robert Maciol said he is reaching out to the public for assistance in regards to the whereabouts of the individuals.
The list includes a mixture of men and women facing a variety of charges, including substance abuse, assault, robbery and other crimes.
One of the suspects, Adrian Liggins, already has been captured, officials said.
Maciol said anyone with information can contact the sheriff’s office either by calling the Sheriff’s Warrants Unit at 315-765-2232 or contacting the Sheriff’s Office via its website, oneidacountysheriff.us, through their free sheriffs app, or on any of their social media platforms.
Adrian Liggins, who is number five on the list, has already been captured.
A No-Knock Search Warrant was executed at a residence on Main St. in the Village Whitesboro and Liggins was located and arrested without incident.
He was wanted for criminal possession of a weapon.
Those on the list are wanted for crimes including assault, robbery and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Maciol is reaching out to the public, looking for assistance in providing information in regards to the whereabout of the wanted individuals.
Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office Warrants Unit at (3150 765-2232 or submit an online tip at Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers.com.
The Utica Police Deparment has made an arrest stemming from a shots fired incident reported Monday in the city.
Officials say units were dispatched to the 100 block of Gold Street at approximately noon after calls came in reporting the gunfire. According to police, when officers arrived several spent 9mm shell casings were discovered. Officers say they were able to quickly develop information on the person responsible. Officials say they also discovered that individual inside a residence where the shell casings were found.
Once the suspect information was learned, officers attempted to make contact with several parties inside the residence, according to police. Officials say the individuals were detained and brought to the Utica Police Department for further questioning. Police eventually learned the person who fired the shots re-entered the residence with a weapon and that prompted a search warrant, according to officials. The execution of the search warrant led to the discovery