Two Men Arrested Following Shooting In Utica

Utica Police responded to a shooting on the intersection of Lansing and Mohawk Street early Saturday morning.

A man reported to police that he had engaged in an argument with at least two other individuals. During the course of the argument a handgun was pulled and he was struck twice in the leg.

During the course of the investigation the names of the parties involved were learned and consequently 37-year-old Raymond Guarano and 29-year-old Joseph Pavia were taken into custody at a nearby residence without incident.

Within the residence a handgun, ammunition and a quantity of narcotics were discovered and both individuals are facing several charged with additional charges pending.

Charges for Pavia and Guarano

Raymond Guarano
NYSPL 120.10(1), Attempted Assault 1^st (F)

NYSPL 250.01 b1, Criminal Possession of a Firearm (F)

NYSPL 220.16(1), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd

NYSPL 220.16(12), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd

NYSPL 220.03, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th

NYSPL 221.05, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

Joseph Pavia
NYSPL 220.16(1), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd

NYSPL 220.16(12), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd

NYSPL 220.03, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th

NYSPL 221.05, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana