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Brindisi Proposes Legislation To Combat Barricades Used Inside Drug Houses

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:21:28 +0000

New legislation being proposed in Albany could help local law enforcement officials make a larger impact on drug dealers in the community.

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Oneida County DA Drops Charges Against Bongiovi, Grant

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:54:43 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County District Attorney, Scott McNamara is dropping the drug possession charges against two Hamilton College students who were arrested earlier this week.

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Bath Salts Forum In Utica Points To Drug Problem That Is Refueling Overseas

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:11:19 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Think that bath salts are out of the news?

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Picente Calls On County Legislature To Ban Bath Salts

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:53:43 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente wants the county's Board of Legislators to ban the synthetic drugs used in "bath salts."

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Griffo Going After "Lex Luthors Of Chemistry" In Bath Salts Bill

WIBX — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:32:39 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - State officials say they're going after the "Lex Luthors of Chemistry" with a new measure that aims to give the current law--criminalizing the sale of bath salts--teeth.

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Robert Blainey Sentenced To Life Without Parole

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:19:40 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Robert Blainey, the convicted sex offender found guilty of the rape and murder of Davis Motel owner, Linda Turner, has been sentenced to life in prison, without parole.

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Officials Credit DNA In Solving 2007 Murder Case

WIBX — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:10:19 +0000

Oriskany, NY (WIBX) - The use of DNA is being credited for helping police solve the 2007 murder of 29-year-old Jennifer R. Bennett.

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Oneida County Burglary Task Force Formed

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:21:29 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara has announced the formation of the Oneida County Burglary Task Force.

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Judge Hands Down Sentence To Man Shot In The Hands By Cops

WIBX — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:25:06 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The man who was shot in both hands by police after pointing a gun at officers during a domestic dispute involving a 15-year-old girl, learned his fate in Oneida County Court this morning.

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Griffo Bill Calls For Mandatory Video Arraignment Of Prisoners

WIBX — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:20:33 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, (R-C-IP, Rome) is sponsoring legislation that aims to make it mandatory for an inmate to undergo the arraignment process electronically.

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DA's Office Asked To Investigate 1st Ward Petition Fraud

WIBX — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:26:39 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Democratic candidate for the 1st Ward Common Council seat in Utica has filed a complaint with the Oneida County District Attorney's Office asking for an investigation into fraudulently signed petitions.

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Griffo-Sponsored Bill For Child Sex Abusers Signed Into Law

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:40:09 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Governor Cuomo has signed a bill into law that strengthens penalties for adults who are convicted of the sexual abuse of a child.

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McNamara To Seek Re-Election

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:17:38 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara will run for re-election in the fall.

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Oneida County DA's Office Secures Funding For Video Equipment

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:49:46 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara says his office has secured a $50,000 dollar federal grant for the purchase of equipment to be used to record police interviews and interrogations.

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37 Arrested For Unemployment And Welfare Fraud

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:51:01 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County District Attorney's Office has announced the arrests of 37 people
for welfare and unemployment fraud.

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So Far, No Tickets Issued During "Operation Safe Stop"

WIBX — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:55:44 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Law enforcement officials launched "Operation Safe Stop" this morning in an effort to enforce traffic rules involving school buses transporting students.

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Hendricks Files Suit Against Oneida County DA

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - An Oneida County Legislator is suing the county's District Attorney for libel, slander and alleged violation of his constitutional rights.

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Law Enforcement Officers Honored

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:19:25 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara has announced the recipients of of the 2010 District Attorney's Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Award.

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Lt. Gov. Speaks At Frontiers Club MLK Day Luncheon

WIBX — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:25:39 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The 27th Annual Mohawk Valley Frontiers Club Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Utica brought out many local elected politicians to help commemorate the 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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