Tag: crime
ShotSpotter technology helps Syracuse police detect gunshots
The Syracuse Police Department has been using the ShotSpotter software since October 2017. There were about 200 more gunshot reports in the past year than in 2016. Read More »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read More »
Here are the news stories you missed during the weekend
An armed man barricaded himself in his Baldwinsville home for 23 hours, in a standoff that provoked a large police response and shut down the surrounding area. Read More »
SA to compile report on sexual assault, violence at SU
Syracuse University’s Student Association is compiling a report on sexual assault and relationship violence on campus. SA members said it will highlight how SU treats victims in reporting and receiving help. Read More »
Vera House report numbers show domestic violence statistics change minimally
The number of domestic violence-related police calls in Syracuse did not change significantly between 2016 and 2017, a recent report published by Vera House Inc. has found. Read More »
Common Council considers police department tech, officers in high schools
Three proposals were submitted for approval at the Common Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall. Read More »
SU students plan Thursday walkout to protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault
Organizers said they want students to walk out of their classes on Thursday to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and to bring awareness to issues of sexual assault on campus. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh discusses policing, schools during Q&A on South Side
Local news anchor Jennifer Sanders moderated a Q&A with the Syracuse mayor, as well as oversaw two panels with local officials, on Monday evening. Read More »
Syracuse detention center prepares to meet new Raise the Age law
Legislation went into effect on Monday that reclassifies 16- and 17-year olds as minors, prohibiting them from being housed in county jails. Read More »
Interactive: See how SU crime compares to other universities
Syracuse University released crime statistics on Monday in its Annual Security Report. Read More »
SU student arrested on animal cruelty charge
Dancheng Wang, 21, was arrested after SU’s Department of Public Safety investigated an alleged domestic dispute. Read More »
New York state to overhaul sentencing guidelines for minors
Juveniles will be sent to family court before they will see a judge. Advocates hope the legislation will help youths’ mental health. Read More »
DPS, police investigate burglaries on SU’s South Campus
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety announced the investigation in an email on Tuesday. Read More »
News briefs: 4 stories you may have missed
An update on The Marshall’s construction, new security initiatives at events and a raid on Lancaster Market all made headlines over the weekend. Read More »
2 people arrested after police raid on Lancaster Market
Lancaster Market, a store in the University Hill neighborhood, was raided by the Syracuse Police Department on Monday. Read More »
DPS, local police investigate SU dorm burglaries
In a campus-wide email, SU’s Department of Public Safety said burglars reportedly pulled fire alarms in an effort to create a distraction while stealing personal items from dorm rooms. Read More »
DPS, local police investigate reported robbery on Comstock Avenue
DPS received the robbery report at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday night. Read More »
Syracuse University student arrested on rape charge
Syracuse.com on Wednesday afternoon reported that Miguel A. Caamano, 21, was arrested and charged with third-degree rape. Read More »
UU to host an early showing of new movie 'Game Night'
The comedy, action and crime film will be the first of University Union's advanced screening series this semester. Read More »
Attorney: It’s ‘too early to tell’ if a Syracuse University graduate student facing child pornography charges will go to trial
Bingdong Gu, a 22-year-old in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, appeared in Syracuse Criminal Court on Nov. 20 for a preliminary hearing. Read More »
Syracuse Green Party candidates discuss platforms at forum
The candidates for mayor and various Common Council seats discussed their plans to combat poverty and segregation in Syracuse. Read More »
Mayoral candidates explain plans to combat public health issues in Syracuse
The four candidates in the Syracuse mayoral race discussed opioids, lead poisoning and the HIV epidemic at a public forum Wednesday night. Read More »
Perez Williams shows potential to challenge federal government and protect immigrants
Liberal columnist Kyle Smith recognizes how Juanita Perez Williams’ Democratic primary win bodes well for fighting poverty and protecting immigrants in Syracuse. Read More »
Prison sentencing adjourned for man convicted of murdering Syracuse University student
Cameron Isaac was scheduled to appear in front of a judge Wednesday morning to be sentenced for a first-degree murder conviction in connection to the death of Xiaopeng "Pippen" Yuan, but the sentencing was adjourned. Read More »