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Syracuse police chief addresses gun violence at panel

Gun violence was one of SPD Chief Frank Fowler’s main talking points on the Tuesday night panel, “Improving Perception Between Police & The Community,” inside the Prince Hall Masonic Temple. Read More »

October 19, 2016 at 12:05 am

Police officer who killed armed man near Walnut Park was once accused of using excessive force

Joseph Mauro and other police officers were accused of using racial slurs and beating Elijah Johnson, a black man, during a wrongful arrest at a party in 2014. Read More »

October 17, 2016 at 7:35 pm

Interactive Crime Map: Shoplifting and disorderly conduct arrests

Here's a roundup of all the crime around Syracuse University. Read More »

October 16, 2016 at 9:42 pm

Syracuse police investigate stabbing on Lancaster Avenue

The Syracuse Police Department is currently investigating a stabbing that occurred on Lancaster Avenue early Saturday morning, police said. Read More »

October 15, 2016 at 9:16 am

Syracuse police identify officer who shot and killed armed man near Walnut Park

Joseph Mauro, who has been with the Syracuse Police Department since January 2001, shot and killed Deric Brown, 41, on Sunday after Brown first fired at him during a traffic stop. Read More »

October 12, 2016 at 11:07 pm

Syracuse University student reports attempted robbery on-campus

A student reported that while in her car in the Stadium parking lot, she was approached by a male who asked for her keys and threatened to harm her. Read More »

October 12, 2016 at 8:47 pm

Deric Brown, who was shot and killed by Syracuse police, was recent hire of Syracuse University

Deric Brown, the man who was shot and killed by a Syracuse police officer on Sunday, was recently hired by Syracuse University as a temporary custodial employee, police said. Read More »

October 11, 2016 at 3:56 pm

DPS chief gives reason why no Orange Alert was issued for shots fired on Walnut Avenue

Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado says there was no active threat to the Syracuse University community and that is why there was no Orange Alert issued for shots fired in Walnut Avenue. Read More »

October 10, 2016 at 10:12 am

Storify: Syracuse University students frustrated with little information about shooting near Walnut Park

The Syracuse University community took to social media following reports of gun shots near Walnut Park. Read More »

October 10, 2016 at 12:14 am

Syracuse University student reports off-campus strong-arm robbery

A Syracuse University student has reported an off-campus strong-arm robbery that happened on Friday night at about 7:15 p.m. Read More »

October 7, 2016 at 11:49 pm

Syracuse University gives 1st public statement on federal sexual assault investigation

Syracuse University declined to comment on any details or specifics of the federal investigation into handling of a sexual assault case after providing its first public statement on the case. Read More »

October 5, 2016 at 1:54 pm

Syracuse University student identified as homicide victim in DeWitt

A Syracuse University student has been identified as a homicide victim after being found dead in DeWitt, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. Read More »

October 2, 2016 at 12:00 am

Syracuse University's 2015 security report shows increased number of rape cases, drug and liquor law violations

Syracuse University released its annual crime and safety report for 2015 on Friday. The report showed an increased number of rape cases and drug and liquor law violations. Read More »

September 30, 2016 at 5:07 pm

SUNY schools ‘ban the box’ asking about criminal history on applications

Starting in the 2018 admissions cycle, SUNY schools will no longer ask about criminal history on applications, making them the first higher education system to eliminate "the box." Read More »

September 25, 2016 at 10:09 pm

Former Syracuse football player Naesean Howard charged with trespassing on SU campus

Naesean Howard was arrested on charges of trespassing on the Syracuse University campus. Read More »

September 21, 2016 at 11:35 pm

Former Whitman dean Kenneth Kavajecz reportedly agreed to pay undercover police officer $80 for sex

Kavajecz, 51, then-dean of Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management, allegedly paid $80 for sex to the undercover officer around 8 p.m. on March 9 at the Candlewood Suites on South Bay Road, per Syracuse.com. Read More »

September 21, 2016 at 9:18 pm

Syracuse University student reports robbery near campus

The robbery was similar in nature to one that occurred Sunday night, when three unknown boys stole an SU alumna’s purse. Read More »

September 21, 2016 at 7:15 pm

Syracuse University alumna reports strong-armed robbery near campus

A Syracuse University alumna had her purse stolen by three unknown boys while walking on Stratford Avenue Sunday night, the Department of Public Safety said. Read More »

September 19, 2016 at 12:46 am

Interactive Crime Map: Destiny USA focus of crime this week

Here's a roundup of the crime that happened this week (Sept. 12-18). Read More »

September 18, 2016 at 8:41 pm

Former Whitman dean Kenneth Kavajecz was arrested on prostitution charges

Kavajecz is scheduled to appear in the Town of Salina Court on Sept. 29. Read More »

September 16, 2016 at 1:39 pm

Crime this week: SUNY-ESF student arrested for possession of a controlled substance; 4 people arrested for shoplifting at Destiny USA

Here's a roundup of some crimes that occurred in the Syracuse-area this week, according to the police bulletin. Read More »

August 28, 2016 at 6:33 pm

Syracuse police officers arrest suspect of homicide near Syracuse University campus

The Syracuse Police Department arrested the suspect of a homicide on Tuesday afternoon. Read More »

August 16, 2016 at 9:16 pm

Syracuse police investigate drive-by shooting, stabbing

Syracuse Police Department officers responded to two separate incidents — a drive-by shooting and a stabbing — early on Sunday morning. Read More »

July 31, 2016 at 8:37 pm

3 people stabbed on Marshall Street early Sunday morning

A 19 year old man , a 25 year old man and a 20 year old male were victims of a stabbing on Marshall Street early Sunday morning. Read More »

July 17, 2016 at 11:31 am