CNY Crime & Safety News
Woman alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted, sues DA’s Office, former top prosecutor
The former top prosecutor denies any sexual assault or retaliation. DA calls the lawsuit "complete fiction."
Syracuse lawmakers delay vote on removing license plate readers over privacy concerns
Councilor agree to give Syracuse Police Department time to find a new vendor for the surveillance technology.
Oswego city officer arrested, suspended after deputies say he punched girlfriend during argument
The officer was arraigned and released the same day. He's had to turn in his service weapon.
New details emerge about shooting of off-duty OCC officer outside Syracuse bar
The officer, who was shot once with his own gun, still has the bullet lodged in his hip, police say.
State commission cites Oswego County jail for failing to meet minimum standards in 6 areas
The jail failed to ensure suicide prevention screening questionnaires were administered and action is taken, officials said.
Nine people displaced by fire in Syracuse home
Fire crews were already on Butternut Street handling a separate emergency when the fire broke out, fire officials said.
Man rescued after boat hits rocks on Oneida Lake, deputies say
The man was evaluated by an ambulance at the scene and declined further medical treatment.
Pedestrian hit by car in Utica in serious but stable condition
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.
Woman, two children taken to hospital after driver runs stop sign in Oneida County, deputies say
The woman and her kids had non-life threatening injuries.
Central NY man charged with rape of juvenile girl in Oswego County
The man refused to pull over for police and ran on foot from deputies before getting arrested.
Two elderly people taken to hospital after rollover crash in Manlius; man in serious condition
The car hit a parked vehicle on the side of the road, causing it to flip and rollover.
Syracuse police officer arrested, accused of stealing more than $4,000 in purchases
The Syracuse Police Department has put him on leave and has a parallel internal investigation underway.
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