Casey Pritchard

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Madison County Reporter at Rome Sentinel

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Case update: Oneida County Sheriff's deputy accused of arson back in court

3 days ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Aaron Alshaman, an Oneida County Sheriff's deputy, has been accused of setting fire to a residence in April. Defense attorney John Leonard requested an adjournment as they go through discovery and wait on an additional piece. Aaron Alshaman, the Oneida County Sheriff’s deputy accused of setting fire to a house while on patrol, was back in court on June 24. Alshaman, 29, of Lee Center, is accused of setting fire to a Utica residence on April 9 while out on patrol.
Utica child drowns in neighbor's pool. Police investigating her death

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Casey Pritchard

A 6-year-old girl drowned in a pool, according to the Utica Police Department. On June 22, at around 7:40 a.m., Utica Police received a call for a missing girl at the 1100 block of Hammond Avenue.
Utica child drowns in neighbor's pool. Police investigating her death

4 days ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

A 6-year-old girl who was reported missing drowned in a pool at a neighbor's home. A 6-year-old girl drowned in a pool, according to the Utica Police Department. On June 22, at around 7:40 a.m., Utica Police received a call for a missing girl at the 1100 block of Hammond Avenue.
Deadly tornado sweeps through Oneida County. Fundraiser created for family

4 days ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard |Victoria Freile

When asked what happened to bring another tornado to Mohawk Valley, NWS Meteorologist Ben Lott said it was caused by a convective system that dropped in from the north. The tornado’s wind speeds are estimated to have been around 105 mph. In the National Weather Service’s report, scattered tree damage along the line of thunderstorms was around 70 mph. The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Clark Mills June 22 and killed three people.
Lineup for Levitt AMP Utica Music Series announced

5 days ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Concerts will take place on eight Monday nights and two Friday nights, starting at 5:30 p.m. from July 7 to Aug. 29. Concerts will be performed at Kopernik Park. The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series has announced its lineup of artists who will perform at Kopernik Park in Oneida Square in downtown Utica this summer. Concerts will take place on eight Monday nights and two Friday nights, starting at 5:30 p.m. from July 7 to Aug. 29. Concerts will be performed at Kopernik Park.
Heatwave starting June 22 in Mohawk Valley

1 week ago | timestelegram.com | Casey Pritchard

Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a warning on the extreme heat and encouraged voters looking to cast their ballot during the early voting period ending June 22 to avoid waiting in line during a heatwave. The first summer heatwave will arrive this Sunday and feature highs over 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Heatwave starting June 22 in Mohawk Valley

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a warning on the extreme heat and encouraged voters looking to cast their ballot during the early voting period ending June 22 to avoid waiting in line during a heatwave. The first summer heatwave will arrive this Sunday and feature highs over 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Herkimer man dead after crash, police investigating

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

State police investigation revealed that a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee was headed east on West German Street and exited the north shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree. A 43-year-old man is dead after a crash in Herkimer, according to New York State Police. At around 3:27 p.m. on June 18, New York State Police received a call for a crash on West German Street in the village of Herkimer.
Rome mayor charged with second-degree harassment

1 week ago | timestelegram.com | Casey Pritchard

Oneida County Sheriff's Office call logs list a call going out at around 7:56 p.m. on June 3 to Teugega Country Club on Keeler Road in Rome for harassment. EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was edited to include a statement from Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan. Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan has been charged with second-degree harassment after an alleged incident early June with former Rome Mayor James Brown. The charges were confirmed through the New York State Unified Court System.
Rome mayor charged with second-degree harassment

1 week ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Oneida County Sheriff's Office call logs list a call going out at around 7:56 p.m. on June 3 to Teugega Country Club on Keeler Road in Rome for harassment. Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan has been charged with second-degree harassment after an alleged incident early June with former Rome Mayor James Brown. The charges were confirmed through the New York State Unified Court System.