On July 17, 2020, Utica police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Cleveland Avenue regarding a domestic incident involving a handgun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon arrival the officers took a position of cover and began to make contact with individuals within the residence.\u00a0After a short time, several parties exited; however, the suspect remained inside.\u00a0After additional negotiations, the suspect ultimately came out and was taken into custody without incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After interviewing the parties involved, it was learned that the suspect had threatened a female and small child by pointing the weapon at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers then gained entry into the home and, during the course of their search, located a loaded .40-caliber handgun that had been secreted in a t-shirt behind a bed.\u00a0The weapon in question matched the description provided by the witnesses and victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the conclusion of the investigation, Ber Doh, 19, of Utica, was charged with second-degree menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm and endangering the welfare of a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation continues; additional charges are likely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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