Man Charged With Firing Shots At Police During Five Hour Standoff
A Verona man is facing several charges after allegedly firing a shotgun at State Troopers and an Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy during a five-hour standoff on Route 46 in Verona on Friday.
State Police have charged 35-year old Justin Carter with attempted murder of a police officer, menacing a police officer, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon.
Carter voluntarily surrendered without incident.
State Police were assisted by the Oneida County Sheriff's Office and Utica Police.