Casey Pritchard

Rome

Madison County Reporter at Rome Sentinel

Public Safety Reporter at Observer Dispatch

Madison County Reporter for @UR_Sentinel in Rome, N.Y. Local news from around the County, from its government to its residents. They/Them.

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Articles

Correctional officer in Messiah Nantwi case pleads guilty to two charges

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Corrections Officer Joshua Bartlet plead guilty to first-degree hindering prosecution and first-degree falsifying business records. Bartlett is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 8 in front of Judge Michael Nolan at 9:30 a.m.One of the corrections officers involved in the death of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi has pleaded guilty, according to a statement from the special prosecutor's office.
Clark Mills woman arrested, charged following animal cruelty investigation

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

A pit bull named Rhett was found in the town of Kirkland, extremely emaciated, weak, and unable to get up on his own. A Clark Mills woman was arrested and charged following an animal cruelty investigation, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. On May 28, Lindsay Meelan, 36, of Clark Mills was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, torture/injure/not feed animals, and a violation of dog control procedures.
Clark Mills woman arrested, charged following animal cruelty investigation

1 week ago | timestelegram.com | Casey Pritchard

A pit bull named Rhett was found in the town of Kirkland, extremely emaciated, weak, and unable to get up on his own. A Clark Mills woman was arrested and charged following an animal cruelty investigation, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. On May 28, Lindsay Meelan, 36, of Clark Mills was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, torture/injure/not feed animals, and a violation of dog control procedures.
Ice and snow brought down four barns on one NY farm last winter. Now they're rebuilding

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Buildings and barns across New York started to buckle under the strain and Sokoloff Farm didn’t have one barn collapse — they had four. Assistance is available to New York farmers. Though times are tough and Mother Nature brought a hard winter, Evan and Cassandra Sokoloff of Sokoloff Farm in Western are looking to the future this summer with hope. Nestled at the end of McCormick Road in Western, Evan is a third-generation farmer and bought the farm in 2017.
Ice and snow brought down four barns on one NY farm last winter. Now they're rebuilding

1 week ago | timestelegram.com | Casey Pritchard

Buildings and barns across New York started to buckle under the strain and Sokoloff Farm didn’t have one barn collapse — they had four. Assistance is available to New York farmers. Though times are tough and Mother Nature brought a hard winter, Evan and Cassandra Sokoloff of Sokoloff Farm in Western are looking to the future this summer with hope. Nestled at the end of McCormick Road in Western, Evan is a third-generation farmer and bought the farm in 2017.
Utica Zoo's last two Visayan warty pigs die peacefully. What happened?

1 week ago | timestelegram.com | Casey Pritchard

Axl and Ace had been with the Utica Zoo since 2018, along with their companion Ozzy who passed away last year. The Utica Zoo’s last two remaining Visayan warty pigs, Axl and Ace, have died, according to a statement from the Utica Zoo. “At nearly 17 years old, both pigs had reached a remarkably advanced age for their species, considered geriatric by zoological standards,” zoo officials wrote.
Utica Zoo's last two Visayan warty pigs die peacefully. What happened?

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Axl and Ace had been with the Utica Zoo since 2018, along with their companion Ozzy who passed away last year. The Utica Zoo’s last two remaining Visayan warty pigs, Axl and Ace, have died, according to a statement from the Utica Zoo. “At nearly 17 years old, both pigs had reached a remarkably advanced age for their species, considered geriatric by zoological standards,” zoo officials wrote.
City of Rome growing, looking toward future with new opportunities, new legacy

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

City officials estimated that damages to city property, the loss of infrastructure, and the loss of trees totaled around $23.6 million. Among the new announcements was what would happen to the YMCA property on Floyd Avenue: the Michael E. Jensen Recreation and Civic Center. Though Rome has had a tough year after a tornado ripped through its heart, its future is looking bright as new projects and strong foundations are being laid for the future.
Fire in Rome claims life of two dogs, two cats; fire department investigating

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

The initial call said one person was trapped inside, but the homeowner told firefighters he was able to rescue his son from a second floor window using an extension ladder. Firefighters found 12 animals in total. Oxygen and resuscitative measures were administered by Firefighters, Police Officers and the Rome animal control officer. A fire in the 200 block of Maple Street in Rome claimed the lives of two cats and two dogs, according to a statement from the Rome Fire Department.
Utica police investigating Roberts Street shooting; man grazed by shot

1 week ago | timestelegram.com | Casey Pritchard

Police say on arrival, they found a house that had been shot multiple times and a man who was inside at the time. Multiple gunshots on the 700 block of Roberts Street left one man grazed and have police investigating, according to the Utica Police Department. At around 1:30 p.m. on May 26, police received a ShotSpotter alert for multiple gunshots on the 700 block of Roberts Street. Police say on arrival, they found a house that had been shot multiple times and a man who was inside at the time.