Utica Man Arrested Following Robbery In Vernon

A Utica man is in jail today following a home invasion.

Early yesterday morning, Claude Frith, 22, of Catherine Street, went to a home in Vernon for an alleged drug transaction, when he forcibly stole the victim's money and cell phone.

Frith was arrested this morning by Oneida County Sheriff's Deputies and the Utica Police Department.

He is charged with one count of felony robbery.