Syracuse Police Department

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Attention Strathmore Residents! We have seen a recent increase in burglaries, even while people are home. Suspects appear to be juveniles and the crimes are occurring overnight. Suspects continue to enter through unlocked doors and windows. Please continue to be proactive in securing your residence and vehicles in your driveway. If you observe anyone suspicious or out of place in your neighborhood please call 911. We have increased marked and unmarked patrols in the area in an effort to deter the crime and also catch those responsible. Your watchful eye and calling in tips will help us in these efforts!

Good Grab! On Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, at around 4:39 P.M., Officers Ettinger, and Tassini received information that a suspect wanted in a homicide investigation was in the 700 block of S Geddes St. Officers Ettinger and Tassini responded to that area. Officers observed the suspect, Sharrief Powell, 23, standing on the sidewalk in the 700 block of S Geddes St. Officers approached the male and detained him in handcuffs. Officers then located an untraceable, 9mm "ghost" h...andgun with an extended 30 round magazine in Powell's pants Powell was later arrested and charged with: Murder in the Second Degree 2 x Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree Criminal Possession of a Firearm Resisting Arrest Possession of Illegal Drugs Great work, Officers Ettinger and Tassini!

The Syracuse Police Department recently received information requests about Officers wearing a thin black band over their badges. When an Officer covers their badge with a thin black band, it represents the mourning of the death of a member or former member of police service, and in this most recent case, the passing of former Chief Gary Miguel. Mourning badges are ordered by the Chief of Police and are worn for a specific period of time. They are in no way meant to cover up an Officer's badge number. Any further questions can be directed to the Chief's Office at (315) 442-5250 or by contacting through Facebook. (See the picture below for reference.)

The Syracuse Police Department would like to thank the Law Offices of Jose Perez, PC/Oficinas del Abogado Jose Perez, PC for inviting our Officers to help pass out gifts to children. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community.

The Syracuse Police Department would like to commend Officer A. Wolf with a Departmental Commendation, the Department's highest award, for her actions on June 5,2020 in regards to a shooting with injuries call. Officers A. Wolf and others were dispatched to 102 W. Borden Avenue and found a female bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound to her left leg. The wounded victim was in and out of consciousness due to significant blood loss and shock. Officer Wolf appli...ed a tourniquet to the victim's leg causing the bleeding to slow dramatically. While waiting for AMR Ambulance to arrive, Officer Wolf monitored the victim's status and tourniquet pressure. The victim would later be transported to Upstate Hospital, where she survived this incident. Officer Wolf's calm response, quick thinking, and decisive actions helped save a life. Therefore it is our honor to award her this Departmental Commendation. See more

The Syracuse Police Department recently issued a Departmental Commendation, the Department's highest award, to Officer R. McGovern for his actions on June 11,2020. On the date, Officer McGovern and several other Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Mark Avenue for a man firing a gun in the street. Ofc. McGovern arrived in the area and searched for evidence of the shots fired. During the search, a male approached Ofc. McGovern in the roadway. The male blew c...igarette smoke in Ofc. McGovern's face and then placed his hand into his waistband and removed a 9mm handgun. Ofc. McGovern reacted to the threat by trying to fight the suspect of his gun with one hand while he drew his firearm with his other hand. Ofc. McGovern then fired one shot, striking the suspect. The suspect immediately fell to the ground. Ofc. McGovern and other Officers quickly secured the suspect and rendered first aid. The suspect was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he recovered from his injury and was arraigned on multiple charges including menacing a police officer. Ofc. McGovern's response, quick thinking, and decisive actions in the face of mortal danger allowed him to protect himself and the citizens of the city from a dangerous suspect with horrible intentions. As a result, it is our honor to award him with a Departmental Commendation. See more

Congratulations to both Sergeant Jason Wells and Officer Kenneth Sheehan for receiving a Departmental Commendation, the Department's highest award. On September 4th, 2020, Sergeant Jason Wells, Officer Kenneth Sheehan, and several other Officers responded to the 200 block of N. State St. for a man with a gun call. Upon arrival, Officers observed a male who was in the fenced area of a gas station dumpster. The male was observed by Officer to be holding a handgun. Officers... gave several verbal commands to the armed male to drop the gun, but he refused. At one point, the suspect began to fire his weapon at Police Officers on scene. Sergeant Jason Wells and Officer Kenneth Sheehan returned fire, striking the suspect. After the shots were fired, the suspect remained concealed. The suspect was later secured by Officers with the assistance of a police helicopter and robot. The suspect was pronounced dead on scene. Sergeant Jason Wells and Officer Kenneth Sheehan were both faced with one of the most chaotic scenes and stressful chain of events an Officer could encounter. They both acted with a level of professionalism and bravery that was nothing short of heroic. Their actions not only protected other Officers on scene but also prevented any harm to the public. Their conduct has distinguished themselves and the Syracuse Police Department, and it is, therefore, our pleasure to award them with a Departmental Commendation. See more

Great Grab! On Saturday, December 19th, 2020, at around 4:41 P.M., Officers Coleman, DiPuccio, and Prudhomme conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Park Street on a 2011 Buick for violating the Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the traffic stop, a subsequent drug investigation ensued. During the stop, Officers located a defaced, loaded, 9mm handgun within the vehicle. As a result, the 21-year-old, male driver, was arrested on felony weapons and several drug charges. The suspect was later transported to booking. Great work by Officers Coleman, DiPuccio, and Prudhomme.

15 Tips for Safer Online Shopping 1. Shop with reputable retailers 2. Research unfamiliar businesses before purchasing any products 3. Be aware of amazing deals ... 4. Don't browse on public Wi-Fi (exp. Target, Starbucks, Mall etc.) 5. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) - creates an encrypted tunnel between your computer and the server (Norton, McAfee etc.) 6. Pick strong passwords & change often 7. Check site security before you buy (Look for a Security Lock icon on top of site and make sure it's a verified site). Does the site address start with a https:// ? 8. Don't fall for email scams and/or text messages 9. Guard your personal information 10. Pay with a credit card, not debit 11. Add extra security with a virtual credit card (security password) 12. Keep an eye out for fraud 13. Pay attention to the details on the site before providing any personal information and making purchases. 14. Track your stuff (record the confirmation number for purchase) 15. Report scammers See more

Martin Luther King Day celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, who was one of the worlds most important visionaries. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities - Make it a day ON, not a day off. #mlkday

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Good Police Work! On Sunday, January 10th, 2021, at approximately 2:58 P.M., Officers Senf and Shanley responded to 1 Centennial Drive for a robbery complaint. Upon arrival, Officers stooped a person matching the suspect description. Upon interview of the suspect, he fled from police, and a foot chase ensued. Officers were eventually able to catch the suspect, a 16-year-old male. During his arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded, .22 caliber ...revolver. The juvenile was arrested for Robbery in the first degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Resisting Arrest. The juvenile was later released to a parent after arraignment in court. Great work by Officers Senf and Shanley!

Officers Make An Arrest For A Loaded Firearm On A Traffic Stop On Friday, November 27th, 2020 at approximately 9:41 P.M., Officers Hanks and LaFaver conducted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Journey in the 700 block of Onondaga St. As the traffic stop progressed, it later evolved into a drug investigation. A search of the vehicle was conducted and revealed various amounts of illegal drugs, including cocaine, cannabis and prescription pills. In addition to the drugs, over $2,500.00 in cash was located along with a loaded Glock .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun. The driver, a 24-year-old male was arrested and charged with the applicable weapons and drug charges. The male was booked at the Onondaga County Justice Center. Great work by Officers Hanks and LaFaver!"

Thank you to all our Officers who participated in this years Pink Shield October & No Shave November. We were able to raise $7,518.00 for 13thirty Cancer Connect, whose mission is to help adolescents and young adults with cancer live their very best lives!

Holiday Package Safety Don’t let your packages sit outside. Talk to your neighbors and see if they will collect them for you. Ship to alternate address, like a friends or relatives.... Ship to store option. Ship to local pack and ship stores. Signature on delivery. Install a package lockbox. Insure your holiday packages. See more

Information Release: ARREST MADE IN WANTED PARTY Members of the Syracuse Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force received several tips regarding suspect Cody Windley since he was profiled in the media. As a result, Windley was located on today’s date in a basement on the City of Syracuse Eastside. He is currently in the custody of the Syracuse Police Department pending arraignment on charges of Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree and two unrelated warrants. Thank you to all that assisted in this arrest.

The Syracuse Police Department is proud to award Lieutenant B. Novitsky, Captain M. Yarema, Lieutenant B. Williams, Sergeant A. Pritchett, Detective S. Clarke and Community Service Officer B. Hannafan with a Unit Citation Commendation for an outstanding job! The above team worked together to help keep the Syracuse Police Department healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic and continue to do so. As a team, you all worked tirelessly to keep track of all possible exposures, includ...ing contact tracing, staying up to date and publishing guidelines for SPD based upon the latest CDC recommendation, City Hall guidelines and best practices from around the country and world. You all searched constantly and were able to find and provide SPD with sufficient personal protective equipment, medical supplies and cleaning equipment even while worldwide demand was depleting supplies. This work allowed SPD to continue to provide full service to the citizens that we serve while others shuttered their doors. Your conduct has distinguished yourself and the Syracuse Police Department and is our pleasure to award you this Unit Citation.

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The Syracuse Police Department is proud to award Corey Massett with a Civilian Commendation for an outstanding job! On September 19th, 2020, Syracuse Police Officers were conducting a traffic stop in the 400 block of Grant Blvd. During the traffic stop investigation, an occupant of the stopped vehicle fled on foot. Officers then gave chase. Corey Massett, who was in the area during the foot pursuit, saw the suspect running and tackled him to the ground. Officers then were able to bring the suspect male into custody. In the end, the suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. Corey, your quick actions and bravery were instrumental in helping our Officers remove a dangerous, armed suspect from the streets. Therefore it's our honor to award you a Civilian Commendation.

The Syracuse Police Department is proud to award Mark Lockwood with a Civilian Commendation for upstanding actions! On May 17th, 2020, Syracuse Police Officers were investigating a motor vehicle collision in the 1200 block of Court Street. The collision involved an intoxicated male driver who had crashed his car into another vehicle. After the crash, the male driver fled the scene. As the male fled, he dropped large sums of cash on the ground. Emergency Services Person...nel were able to locate the male one block away. A short time later, Mark Lockwood, who was walking in the area, saw the cash on the ground, picked it up, and turned it over to the police to return to the driver. The sum of the returned money was approximately 18,950.00 in cash. Mark, you have distinguished yourself and the Syracuse community by your actions, which serve as an example of how citizens should act. Therefore, it's our pleasure to award you a Civilian Commendation. See more

~ ED23 Hoops & SPD Back To School Basketball Clinic ~ The Syracuse Police Department would like to thank Eric Devendorf, Mookie Jones, Demetris Nichols for inviting us to be a part of the basketball clinic event. We would like to thank Susie Cody for this video production! ... SJCody Productions www.sjcody.com https://vimeo.com/469583389 See more

Officer Sara Knapp had unexpected backup today while on a call! Thank you for having our backs!

The Syracuse Police Department is saddened to announce the death of Detective William LaShomb, who passed away at his residence today from an earlier carbon monoxide exposure. Det. LaShomb has been a member of the Syracuse Police Department for over 13 years. Det. LaShomb started in the patrol division and worked in various units until his final assignment as a Detective within the Gang Violence Task Force. Det. LaShomb proudly served the residents of th...e City of Syracuse and removed numerous violent individuals off of the streets. Also, he served on the Department's SWAT team as a team leader. Det. LaShomb was the recipient of several commendations and awards, including multiple Departmental Commendations, the Department's highest award. Det. LaShomb, you will be truly missed as a Police Officer, and as a loving father, may you rest in peace. See more

University Neighborhood Residents! Burglaries continue to rise, many of which occur at night and in the early morning hours. Suspects mainly enter through unlocked doors and windows, and in some cases, while victims are inside. Continue to lock doors, windows, and vehicles in your driveway and remind others to do the same. Please please report any suspicious behavior to 911!

The Syracuse Police Department is proud to announce that we have started the process of becoming CALEA accredited, The Gold Standard in Public Safety. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations. The CALEA Accreditation program seals are reserved for use by those public safety agencies that have demonstrated compliance with CALEA Standards and have been awarded CALEA Accreditation by the Commission. Over the next three years, all areas of the police department will be evaluated and brought into compliance with the strict standards set by CALEA.

Syracuse Police Officers Find Loaded Handgun After Traffic Stop On Thursday, October 1st, 2020, at around 5:18 P.M., Officers Reed Bebernitz and Cody Nellis conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Martin Luther King W. on a car that violated the Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the interview of the driver and passenger, Officers observed the presence of potential illegal drugs inside of the car. Both occupants were removed. During a search of the car, Officers locate...d several illegal substances. Additionally, a loaded, .22 caliber Smith and Wesson handgun was found inside of the car. As a result, both occupants were arrested and charged with: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree Criminal Possession of a Firearm Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of Marihuana in the Second Degree. Several traffic tickets to the driver. Both occupants were transported to the Onondaga County Justice Center. Great job by Officers Reed Bebernitz and Cody Nellis

Congratulations to Officers Joseph Tolone, James Pastorello, and Mitch Anthony for recently receiving Certificates of Congressional Recognition from Congressman John Katko for their part in helping to save a man who was in mental distress on a rooftop. Their swift action and composure, along with de-escalation techniques, helped bring a potentially life-threatening situation to a successful resolution. A job well done!

~ Breast Cancer Awareness Month ~ The pink ribbon represents fear of breast cancer, hope for the future, and the charitable goodness of people and businesses who publicly support the breast cancer movement. It is intended to evoke solidarity for those who currently have breast cancer. The Syracuse Police Department will donate to 13Thirty Cancer Connect Organization. This organization partners with Roswell Park and uses donations for cancer care and research for victims betwe...en the ages of 13 and 30. The organization began in the Rochester area and has recently opened a Syracuse office to provide services for local victims. The Syracuse Police Department members will wear a pink badge for the month of October to help raise awareness and raise funds.

Syracuse Police Officers Locate A Loaded Gun On A Traffic Stop On Thursday, September 24th, 2020, at around 5:28 P.M., Officers John Harriman, Michael Dixon, and Taylor Anderson conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 400 block of Tully Street. During the stop, there was evidence of illegal drugs inside of the car. As the investigation continued, one of the occupants, a 15-year-old male, was found to be in possession of a loaded, .357, Glock handgun. The... firearm was also stolen out of Virginia. In the end, the 15-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree. The driver of the car was arrested for an illegal drug possession charge and several traffic tickets. Great work by Officers John Harriman, Michael Dixon, and Taylor Anderson. See more

The Syracuse Police Make A Gun Arrest After Foot Pursuit With Citizen Help. On Saturday, September 19th, 2020 at around 11:58 P.M., Officers Reed Bebernitz and Cody Nellis conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Grant Blvd. for a vehicle that violated the Vehicle and Traffic law. Upon interview of the driver, and the two other occupants, evidence of illegal drugs inside the car was detected. During the investigation, the front passenger exited the vehicle and fl...ed on foot. Officers gave chase, and with the assistance of a citizen in the area, the suspect was able to be apprehended. The suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded, Stoeger 9mm handgun. The firearm was also learned to be stolen out of Virginia. As a result, the suspect,male, 23 was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, and Resisting Arrest. The suspect was lodged at the Onondaga County Justice Center. Great work by Officers Reed Bebernitz, Cody Nellis , and the citizen who aided in this arrest. See more