Utica police seek murder suspect
Around 11 p.m. Aug. 14, 2020, Utica police were dispatched to the 1600 block of Howard Avenue regarding a shots-fired investigation. Upon arrival, they located a man later identified as…
Murder suspect turns himself in
The Utica Police Department announced Aug. 12, 2020, the arrest of the suspect in the homicide of Cleastore Jefferson, Justin Peak, who turned himself into police headquarters. “The Utica Police…
Police arrest man twice for second high-speed pursuit this week
At approximately 5:05 p.m., Utica police units were in the area of Court Street and Whitesboro Street when they noticed a vehicle that had been stolen earlier in the day.…
UPDATE: Utica police release homicide victim’s name
Utica police say the victim in the July 21, 2020, homicide on James Street has been identified as 42-year-old Utica resident Cleastore E. Jefferson. AT about 8:20 p.m. July 21,…
BLOTTER: Utica Police Department
James Street shooting victim succumbs to injuries UPDATE: The shooting incident on James Street July 21, 2020, is now considered a homicide. The victim, a 42-year-old Utica resident, died following…
Utica police make weapons possession arrest
On July 17, 2020, Utica police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Cleveland Avenue regarding a domestic incident involving a handgun. Upon arrival the officers took a position of…
Utica police charge man with assault after stabbing
On July 14, 2020, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Utica police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Miller Avenue regarding a stabbing investigation. Upon arrival, they located a male…
Utica Police Department: Information for Boilermaker runners
Sunday, July 12, 2020, would have been the 43rd annual Boilermaker. We share in the disappointment that, for the first time in those 43 years, it cannot be held to…
Utica police announce arrest in homicide of Jamaal Jackson
On June 17, 2020, Jamaal Jackson, 25, of Utica, was shot and killed on the 1200 block of Brinckerhoff Avenue. Police say Zaharae Wright, 20, of Utica, has been charged…
BLOTTER: Utica Police Department
Police investigate shooting At approximately 1:15 p.m. on April 6, 2020, Utica police were dispatched to the intersection of Bleecker Street and Nichols Street regarding a shots-fired report. Upon arrival,…
Utica police seek public’s help
The Utica Police Department has recently been made aware of a video circulating on social media regarding a male screaming derogatory racial slurs at a passing vehicle. We are actively…
Utica Police Department welcomes new recruits
On June 26, 2020, 14 new recruits were sworn into the Utica Police Department at a ceremony at Utica City Hall. These recruits will undergo 24 weeks of academy training…