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2 days ago
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Syracuse teen charged for attempted armed robbery in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office was called to the Heritage Park Townhouses off Wetzel Road after receiving a call for an attempted armed robbery on Sunday, June 1. Sheriff deputies said that when they arrived, they spoke to the victim, who reported that the suspect had attempted to rob him of his phone and vehicle at gunpoint. Police say that the suspect ran away after failing to steal the victim's property. Through a description of the suspect provided by the victim, the Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police were able to find the suspect, who has been identified as 18-year-old Gabron Polk of Syracuse, in the woods behind Wetzel Road Elementary School. Polk was arrested about 30 minutes after the police were originally called. Sheriff's Deputies reported finding a 9mm 'ghost gun' in Polk's possession at the time of his arrest. Polk was charged with the following offenses: Attempted Robbery in the First Degree (Class B Felony) – Forcible theft with a deadly weapon. Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C Felony) – Possession of a loaded firearm. Criminal Use of a Firearm in the Second Degree (Class C Felony) – Display of a weapon during a felony. Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony). Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (Class A Misdemeanor) – Possession of a 'ghost gun.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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K-9 graduation: Congratulations, patrol tracking class of 2025
WARNERS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After ten weeks of training, three police agencies in Central New York graduated their newest four-legged rookies. For the handler, having a K-9 partner can be like having a co-worker you can't get rid of but come to love like family. 'It goes both ways. Some days you're like this is going great and some days it's like you're annoying me right now. It's like having a family member,' Sgt. Jeff Neal with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office said. Now that training is over, the three K-9s that graduated will join their handlers at the City of Rome Police Department, the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, and the Syracuse Police Department. For the Syracuse Police Department's newest rookie, there is a special meaning behind his name, Dalton. K-9 Dalton was named after Rod Dalton, who passed away, but was the go-to guy for the K-9 Unit. 'He's the guy you know so much about, he was so involved in the K9 unit, and I just thought if we're going to name the dog after someone, I want it to be him,' Officer Victoria Losurdo, Dalton's handler, said. K-9 Dalton has high energy, is very friendly, but is always dead set on the task at hand. Officer Losurdo is excited to get on the road and see how all of her and Dalton's hard work and training pay off. The K-9s and their handlers will spend the summer on the road before going back to school in the fall to specialize in either narcotics or explosives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-03-2025
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On the Lookout: Omar Ibrahim
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Can you help the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office find this suspect? 35-year-old Omar Ibrahim is a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 175 lbs., with a medium build, black hair, and brown eyes. On the Lookout: Suspect accused of 'holding metal can opener to victim's head' in domestic incident He is wanted on a warrant for Assault in the 2nd Degree with intent to cause serious injury. The charge stems from an incident in which Ibrahim allegedly struck another person with a weapon, causing injuries to the victim's face and head, according to the sheriff's office. Ibrahim is also wanted on a warrant out of the Town of DeWitt for a separate assault involving another individual. Police believe has has lived in the City of Syracuse but may currently be homeless. If you have any information regarding Omar Ibrahim's whereabouts, please contact the Onondaga County Warrants Unit at 315-435-3032. Ta'Rhonda Jones previews season two of 'The Never Ever Mets' Bridge Street Host Chat – March 31, 2025 Coffee machines at work could raise cholesterol: Study 'NYPD Blue' actress Kim Delaney arrested on suspicion of felony assault after domestic disturbance See how players qualified for the Masters Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
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Syracuse man arrested for threats to Liverpool schools
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 21-year-old man after he called in threats to the Liverpool Central School District. 21-year-old Tahjay Perry from Syracuse was arrested and charged with seven felony charges of Making a Terroristic Threat in connection with making threats to the school district. Sheriffs say that during these calls, Perry threatened to carry out a school shooting, prompting an immediate police investigation. According to the release, Perry was taken in without incident and is currently being held at the Onondaga County Justice Center. Syracuse's Maria Regina Motherhouse to be demolished, city says Syracuse man arrested for threats to Liverpool schools Fish fry events for Lent around CNY 1,000 Islands named top fishing spot by publication Heart attack survivor shares life-saving message ahead of Syracuse Heart Walk Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-03-2025
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A sheriff's deputy won't face criminal charges for fatally shooting 2 Black teens
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A sheriff's deputy in New York will not face criminal charges for fatally shooting two Black teenagers fleeing in a car in 2023, Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday. An investigative report released by James' office determined prosecutors would not be able to disprove that the deputy, John Rosello, believed the car was about to hit him or that firing into the car was a way to prevent himself from being harmed. Rosello, of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, fatally shot Dhal Apet, 17, and Lueth Mo, 15, as he was investigating the burglary of a smoke shop in the Syracuse area and responding to a call about people transferring items between two vehicles. Surveillance video of the shooting previously released by the attorney general's office shows the deputy use his SUV's front bumper to pin one of the cars into a row of bushes. Rosello then gets out of the vehicle, stands for a moment in front of the car Apet and Mo are riding in, then steps out of the way with his firearm apparently aimed at the car as it moves forward. The deputy keeps his gun pointed at the car as it drives past him and accelerates away, according to the video and report. What's not clear from the video is when Rosello began and stopped firing his weapon, because the video has no audio and captured the scene from across a street. Rosello did not activate his body camera before the confrontation. According to the report released Friday, Rosello radioed, 'White car, tried to run me over, shots fired." Apet and Mo were found slumped over in a car on a street more than a mile away. Apet was pronounced dead at the scene, while Mo died in a hospital the same day, according to the report. An attorney representing the families of Apet and Mo declined to comment.
