News Channel 9: On The Lookout

Caught on Tape: Carousel Center purse thief

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:30:00 GMT

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) – Be aware as you head out to do your shopping -- especially at the Carousel Center.

Crowded malls mean more opportunity for thieves, and they're already taking advantage of it – police, though, have the latest incident Caught On Tape.

Police say the victim was watching a movie at the mall’s theater; when it was finished, she got up and left, leaving her purse behind. By the time she realized she forgot it, someone else had walked away with it.

This isn't the first time it's happened; police say thieves have snatched purses from many others in the mall before.

“In the past, a woman's purse had been stolen, and they were able to get into her purse and take her keys -- and then they went around the parking lot, and were able to find her car,” says Syracuse police Sgt. Tom Connellan.

“We suggest, if you have a purse, just don't bring it in with you; just bring your wallet. But if you do bring your purse, just keep it somewhere where you know where it is.”

If you lose sign of it, your purse could be carried out on a shoulder other than yours.

If you recognize the two women Caught on Tape, call Syracuse police at 442-5222.

Syracuse police looking into increasingly violent muggings

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:51:04 GMT

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - Police are investigating a pattern of robberies that have occurred since October 28 in vicinity of the shopping plaza on West Seneca Turnpike and Valley Drive in Syracuse.

So far, police have received information about three robberies:

First: Outside Dollar Tree, October 28, 9:45pm
Two victims -- a male and a female in their early 20s -- were robbed outside the store. Police are looking for two young black suspects -- one masked, one with a handgun; they had the victims lay on the ground as they ran off with the money the victims were carrying from store.

Second: Outside Luigi’s Pizza, November 5, 6:35pm
An older female victim was attacked, knocked down and dragged; the suspects stole her purse, ripping it off her shoulder. The purse’s contents were stolen, and then the purse was tossed outside a nearby home.

Third: Wednesday night, outside the liquor store in the plaza, 5:15pm
A 51-year-old woman, making her way from the store to the parking lot, was attacked and had her purse stolen. The force of the attack dislocated her shoulder. The purse was emptied and thrown out at a nearby home.

The last two incidents are believed to be connected. The suspects in last two incidents were not masked; they are two black males, both approximately 18-20 years old; one was wearing a dark hoodie, while another was wearing a tan jacket.

The recent string of attacks has police taking notice.

“We have not had many robberies in that area until now,” says Syracuse police Sgt. Tom Connellan. He says police are “trying to be proactive, getting information out to the public, so people are aware.”

Police are urging women to be extra vigilant. If you're making your way to one of these stores, don't carry a big purse, and if anyone comes up to you and tries to take something from you, give it up. This way you don't get hurt.

Police will also beef up patrols in the area.

If you have any information about any of these robberies, call Syracuse police at 442-5222.

Teens face additional charges for alleged home burglary spree

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:21:00 GMT

Auburn, New York (WSYR-TV) - After two teens were charged in connection with an alleged home burglary spree last month, a police investigation has led to additional charges.

Police executed multiple search warrants and recovered stolen items that have been returned to the owners.

Peter Graves Jr., 17, of Parker St. in Auburn has been charged with:

- 4cts of Burglary 2nd degree
- 2cts Grand Larceny 4th degree
- 2cts Criminal Mischief 4th
- 3cts Petit Larceny
- 2cts Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th

Robert Johnson Jr., 17, of Arlington Ave. in Auburn has been charged with:

- 4cts of Burglary 2nd degree
- 2cts Grand Larceny 4th degree
- 1ct Criminal Mischief 4th
- 3cts Petit Larceny
- 2cts Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th

Auburn, New York (WSYR-TV) - Auburn police have arrested two teens that they say were involved in a home burglary spree.

Peter Graves Jr., 17, of Parker St. in Auburn, and Robert Johnson Jr., 17, of Arlington Ave. in Auburn were both charged with two counts of Burglary in the 2nd degree, Grand Larceny in the 4th degree, Criminal Mischief and Petit Larceny.

On November 9 around 2:20am, Auburn police went to a home on Tubman Lane where a vehicle was stolen out of a garage. The victims were alerted to the burglary when they heard their garage door open and saw their vehicle driving away.

Later that morning, around 5:30am, the stolen car hit a utility pole. The suspects, Graves and Johnson, were arrested.

Detectives found that the two had also allegedly burglarized a second home on Train Drive. The people living there hadn’t realized anything was stolen.

Auburn police conducted three separate search warrants at the homes of the two suspects where they say items from various unsolved burglaries were found.

This investigation is continuing and more charges are possible.

Fugitive of the Week: Cortney "Cowboy" Tooson

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:31:03 GMT

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - The Sheriff’s Warrant Squad is looking for a man who goes by the nickname “cowboy” and they could use some help rounding him up.

The fugitive of the week has been on the run for months, accused of knocking down and knocking out the manager of a downtown bar and restaurant.

It was closing time at the Bull and Bear pub on Water Street. The manager told everyone in the bar, including Cortney Tooson, to finish up their drinks because it was time to leave.

But instead of packing up and leaving, Cortney “Cowboy” Tooson, turned to his friends and said, ‘watch this.’

Police say Tooson used brass knuckles to punch the manager in the head and face, knocking him unconscious. Tooson allegedly attacked another employee before taking off.

While they don't know where Tooson is now, they do know where he's been.

Sgt. Bob Conley, “He used to live on Oak Street in the city, he's since moved. He had prior addresses in Liverpool and Baldwinsville and those are also old addresses. We have information he may have connections to Columbus, Ohio.”

Tooson has a scar on the left side of his head, and two teardrop tattoos on his face below his eyes.

Tooson is wanted on an assault charge. For allegedly using brass knuckles, police also charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Other police agencies are on the lookout for him too.

Your tips could again help get the ball rolling like they have 49 times before.

Call the Sheriff’s Warrant Squad confidentially at 435-3032.

State Police investigating burglaries in Oneida County

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:37:31 GMT

Oneida County, New York (WSYR-TV) - State Police are investigating a string of burglaries in Oneida County.

Burglary to home: 10/15/08: Jug Point Road, Verona: Stolen was a 42 Inch Panasonic Plasma Television.

Burglary to garage: 11/8/08 - 11/9/08: 3356 Cook Road, Vienna: Stolen was a Black MagLite Flashlight - A second attempted Burglary at this garage occurred 11/21/08 but no entry was made. It appears that the suspects may have parked on Cook Road and walked through the field and wooded area to the garage on this second attempt.

Burglary to home: between December 2007 and 10/27/08: Yager Road, Vienna: Stolen was a Remington 11-87 Semi-Automatic 12 Gauge Shotgun, a set of Black 2 Way Radios and a Conn Alto-Saxophone in a black case.

Burglary to home: 11/15/08 - 11/16/08: Drought Road, Camden: Stolen was the following:
- Marlin .22 Rifle
- Unknown Antique .22 Rifle with 14" Barrel and "22 PAT July 2___C7 14 1/2 Chicopee Fall Mass, USA" engraved on barrel
- Unknown Make 12 Gauge Shotgun
- Derringer Black Powder Pistol
- Craftsman Scroll Saw
- Delta Chop Saw
- Skihl Band Saw
- Chest w/ Ratchets, Wrenches and Hammers - "Skuza" engraved on some of them
- Ryobi RGBV3100 Leaf Blower
- Husqvarna 36/41 Chainsaw
- Homelite Chainsaw
- Craftsman Cordless Drill Driver, Model # 973274920
- Craftsman Propane Generator 120/240 Volt, 400 Watts, Model # 580-326980
- Craftsman Gas Generator, 120/240 Volt, 400 Watts, Model # 580-326980
- Poulan Chainsaw w/ 18" Cutting Chain
- Unknown Make Hand Circle Saw
- Unknown Make Air Gun w/ Air Hose Coupling
- Various Boxes of Ammunition (.22, .32, 30/30, .223, 12GA)
- 12 Gauge Bird Barrel Shotgun

Another home on Drought Road was entered during the same time as the other home, but nothing was stolen.

Anyone with any information on these crimes can contact State Police in Oneida at 366-6000. All information can remain confidential.

Fugitive of the Week: Glenn Patrick Lunderman

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - The Fugitive Task Force is asking you to be OnTheLookout for a man who could be scrapping metal in your neighborhood, and is wanted for breaking probation rules.

Nine years ago, Glenn Patrick Lunderman was arrested for assault and a number of other charges after a nasty fight with another man in the city of Syracuse.

Lunderman avoided going to jail after pleading guilty reckless endangerment. He was placed on probation for five years. He's now wanted for violating probation.

Fugitive Task Force Supervisor Joseph Ciciarelli, “As we can see in the file, basically he's just not showing up, that seems to be a common thing he's continued to do.”

Deputy US Marshals say Lunderman knows he's wanted and knows they're looking for him. There have been some leads.

Lunderman has been spotted in Otisco, and he's also been spotted at a local scrap yard.

“We've gotten information that he's in the scrapping business. Information is pointing us in that direction that he's scrapping for money.”

Glenn Patrick Lunderman is 6’2”, 195 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes.

If you know where Lunderman is hiding out, give the Fugitive Task Force a call at 473-7625, all calls will remain confidential.

DeWitt police look for robbery suspect

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:14:15 GMT

DeWitt, New York (WSYR-TV) - DeWitt police are looking for a man who robbed workers of their cash deposit as they were closing a Wingz restaurant early Sunday morning.

Police say a man carrying a handgun confronted three workers who were locking up the store on Nottingham Road just before 4:40 a.m. The suspect forced one of the employees to the ground and stole the store's business bank deposit.

The robber was described as a thin, black man in his twenties. He's between 5'10" and 6'0". He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark pants. He drove away in a newer model, silver 4-door sedan.

Anyone with information should call DeWitt Police at 446-6262 (TIPS) or 449-3640.

Caught on Tape: Four Winds break-in

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Raw Security Camera Video

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - A break in -- where barely anything was stolen or damaged -- has Upstate Medical University Police scratching their heads, and asking for your help.

Investigators say two people broke into the old Four Winds Psychiatric Center on South Salina Street September 18. The building was under construction at the time, and police say it looks like the suspects may have slipped in through the back door -- or a window in search of valuable metal.

“[Investigators] found out that there was a hard hat missing and there was a pool of water in the basement -- they saw some copper pipes that had been broken, so they think there's a possibility that they may have taken a small amount of copper,” says Upstate Medical University Police Lt. Tracy Collins.

Police are still interested in questioning the two. Anyone with information is asked to call the Upstate Medical University tip line at 464-4139.

Caught: Suspected meat thief turns himself in

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:58:31 GMT

Cicero, New York (WSYR-TV) - The man suspected of stealing meat from Wegmans by hiding it under his jacket has turned himself in to police.

Dan Elsworth, 43, of 1st North Street in Syracuse turned himself into Cicero Police around 8 a.m. Thursday.

Elsworth rode his bike to the police department, where officers arrested him and charged him with two counts of petit larceny.

He told police that he got a lot of calls from friends who saw him on NewsChannel 9.

He’s scheduled to be in court on December 30.

Cicero, New York (WSYR-TV) - Now that you've helped local police catch 47 fugitives and suspected criminals by being On The Lookout, Cicero police need your help.

A thief with a taste for expensive meat is on the loose, and his crimes were Caught On Tape.

Security cameras caught a man at the Cicero Wegmans store hiding tenderloin steaks in his Washington Redskins jacket. The man then left the store.

Cicero police say the suspected meat thief returned to the Wegmans two days later. A camera catches him in a different aisle, pulling off the same trick – and walking away with more expensive meat.

Security spotted him in the Wegmans on Taft Road too, and kept their cameras on him. While his actions drew suspicion, they didn't catch him stealing anything there.

“We only know of these three instances,” says Cicero police investigator Jim Meyers. “They all took place the same week. We do know, at the Taft Road Wegmans, he actually rides a bike from the store, so we assume he is local.

“These are petit larceny crimes, but it's important because they'll continue to happen. Hopefully your viewers will let us know who this man is, so we can put an end to it.”

One man injured in early morning shooting

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:07:23 GMT

Raw Video from the Scene

Onondaga Nation (WSYR-TV) - Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an early morning shooting on the Onondaga Nation that injured one person.

Thomas Indian Lowe, 28, of the Onondaga Nation, was shot in the chest shortly after 2 a.m. on Quarry Road, about one mile south of Route 11. He was taken to the hospital.

Lowe told deputies that the suspect shot him during a confrontation on Quarry Road and was shot during the confrontation. He did not know the suspect.

Detectives working to get more information about the suspect.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office at 435-3081.

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Caught: Fugitive Ronnie Parnell

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Solvay, New York (WSYR-TV) - NewsChannel 9 viewers tipped off Deputy U.S. Marshals to Ronnie Parnell's hideout, a home on Charles Avenue in Solvay.

Parnell was a member of the Elk Block gang who was sentenced to federal prison and was wanted on a charge of violating his supervised release.

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - Deputy U.S. Marshals are hoping you'll come through for them with tips on where an ex-gang member is now living. There are new indications that he's up to no good, again.

Authorities have been having a lot of trouble keeping tabs on Ronnie Parnell since his release from federal prison. He was an Elk Block gang member.

In August 2005, Parnell was one of 16 men indicted on a charge of running the gang as a criminal enterprise. Parnell is now wanted for violating the terms of his supervised release.

Fugitive Task Force Supervisor Joseph Ciciarelli, “We believe Mr. Parnell is using narcotics. He's buying narcotics, which is a problem for the community. He's drawing attention to himself and others in the neighborhood.”

Particularly east side neighborhoods; that’s where they think he's hiding out. Deputy U.S. marshals say he would be doing himself a favor by turning himself in.

“That would be the easiest thing and the court would look favorably on that. We'll continue to do our job and we'll keep looking for him until we take him into custody.”

Parnell is a tall man; he's 6’6” and weighs 260 pounds.

He may be living on Syracuse's east side.

Surveillance pictures show suspects in Wal-Mart theft

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:53:36 GMT

Watertown, New York (WSYR-TV) - State police are trying to identify the suspects seen in surveillance pictures, as they allegedly stole over $1000 in items from Wal-Mart.

The pictures were taken from surveillance video at the Wal-Mart on Route 3 in Watertown.

The thefts happened between November 10 -13.

Anyone with information on who the suspects may be, should call State Police at 782-2112.

Caught on Tape: City business burglars

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:02:08 GMT

Raw Video: Sabatino's Pizza & Deli thief
Raw Video: Subway Restaurant thief

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - Police say it's a growing problem, especially as the economy continues to falter. They're asking you to be On The Lookout for burglars hitting city businesses late at night -- making off with all kinds of merchandise.

Since October 1, burglars have struck city businesses 36 times. Many of the break-ins are concentrated in the 900 to 1000 block of South Geddes Street and the commercial stretch of South Salina Street near Seneca Turnpike.

The break-ins are hitting businesses hard.

A surveillance camera catches a burglar in action, grabbing lots of lottery tickets at Sabatino’s Pizza & Deli on South Geddes Street -- chances are to sell those tickets on the street.

Another burglar is shown going right for the register at the Subway restaurant.

They're not breaking in using any sophisticated tools; sometimes, they'll use what's around them. In one case, the thief uses a rock, breaking the glass in the side door. In a matter of seconds, he's in.

These Caught On Tape burglars have all struck within the past month. There have been others.

“People are smashing windows, getting in and seeing what they can get as quickly as possible, they're getting in and out,” says Syracuse police Sgt. Tom Connellan.

Syracuse police need you to be On The Lookout for people lurking around businesses late at night, and selling a lot of merchandise during the day.

Connellan says if you see anyone selling “sneakers or jeans or any type of clothing for a cheap amount of money, he probably got that illegally and we would really like that information -- that could lead us to the people responsible for these burglaries.”

The Sabatino's thief is a light-skinned, possibly Hispanic male, and appears to be somewhere between 35-40 years old, and is 5' 5" tall, weighing 170-180 pounds. He was seen that night wearing a green hooded coat with a fur collar, blue jeans will rolled pant cuffs, knit cap and white hooded sweatshirt.

If you have any information that could help Syracuse police track down the suspects, call them at 442-5222. All calls will remain confidential.

Caught on Tape: Wegmans purse thief

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:18:58 GMT

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - The parking lot of the Wegman's store on Pond Street in Syracuse was busy. It was still daylight. But that didn't stop a thief from knocking down an elderly woman to get her purse.

Syracuse police are On The Lookout and asking for your help on this case. While the purse snatcher may have gotten away from a Good Samaritan, he couldn't duck the store surveillance cameras.

The man police are hoping to catch is about six feet tall, 160 pounds with dark hair. He’s Caught on Tape, seen with a woman, walking out of Wegmans just before the parking lot purse snatching.

The 75-year-old victim had just finished grocery shopping. She was heading to her car in the handicapped space, and was getting ready to unlock her car door, when the thief came from behind and knocked her to the ground.

“Just as I was about to get into my car, I heard a lady start screaming, someone grabbed her purse and I looked up and saw him running down the parking lot,” says Good Samaritan Phillip Raymond.

Raymond saw him, and chased after him -- first in his car, then on foot.

“I was screaming at him, ‘Give me the purse.’ He ended up throwing a garbage can at me and a soda can, and then he threw the purse, but took her wallet,” Raymond says.

Raymond didn't give up the chase, and caught up with the man again. “That's when I threw him to the ground and told him to give me the wallet. I got the wallet and he took off.”

“We're confident these two people are probably locals from the neighborhood,” says Syracuse police Sgt. Tom Connellan. “These are the worst kind of people -- these are the kind of people that prey on the elderly and the weak, and these are the kind of guys we really want to catch.”

Raymond didn't hesitate to come to the victim's aid; now it's your chance to step up and help police get this guy off the streets.

The victim was very appreciative of Raymond's actions, but police want to remind everyone it's best to be a good witness and leave the chasing for police.

If you know who the suspect is, or if you know the woman who was with him, call Syracuse police at 442-5222.

Caught on Tape: Cortland collection can thief

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:06:45 GMT

Raw Security Camera Video: Cortland collection can thief

Cortland, New York (WSYR-TV) - Cortland police are asking your help in finding the person they say took a benefit collection can off a store counter early Wednesday morning.

Workers at the Mobil on Clinton Street, near the I-81 exit, were taking donations to help with medical costs for a friend paralyzed in a car crash this summer. A store manager says the theft is all caught on tape.

Cortland police say just before 1:00 a.m. a man came into the gas station and took the collection can intended for Matt Halfway. No one at the store realized it was gone until later Wednesday morning.

"I figured his parents might have come in to collect it, found out his parents came in later on wanting to know where it was,” says store manager Joseph Burlingame. “I had no explanation. I felt so bad, I viewed the video camera and I saw a kid in his 20s take it."

The benefit bucket for Matt was sitting on the counter, and the suspect is seen on camera casually sliding the can off the counter, quickly tucking it under his arm and walking away.

"I just can't believe that someone would actually do something like that, that was for a good cause, why would you want to take it from him it's just devastating that someone would think about taking it."

They say Matt, who used to work next door at the Jiffy Lube, is facing a tough road, now rehabbing in Schenectady but scheduled to be moved to Kingston in a couple weeks for treatment.

As for the suspect, he may have made off with the money, but he couldn't stay out of sight of the many security cameras here, and friends are hoping he won't get very far now that he's Caught On Tape.

If you recognize the man or the woman caught on tape at the Mobil on Clinton Street in Cortland, give Cortland police a call at 607-753-3001.

Caught: Fugitive Jeffery Rivers

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - One day after being profiled on OnTheLookout.net, fugitive Jeffery Rivers is in custody. Police got several tips from NewsChannel 9 viewers.

Rivers was picked up around 7:40 Wednesday morning by the Syracuse Police Warrant Squad in an apartment on Burt Street.

Rivers told police he was expecting them after getting calls from friends who saw him on NewsChannel 9.

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - He's a guy who was sent away to prison for robbing a Syracuse bank, and Syracuse police say he's been nothing but trouble ever since he got out.

We're adding Jeffery Rivers to OnTheLookout.net and police say they are plenty of reasons why you need to be on the lookout for him.

Syracuse police caution, you need to be careful around this man. Jeffery Rivers can be violent and has resisted arrest. He's wanted right now on a charge of felony criminal mischief.

Sgt. Jerry Birardi, “Whatever he damaged, he brought the price up to a felony level and we believe it is related to a domestic problem with one of his girlfriends. He has been wanted for quite a while and the guys in the squad have been searching numerous locations for him.”

Syracuse police also just got information Jeffery Rivers may be selling bootlegged DVDs. He may be selling movies in the Armory Square area.

“At 6’7” and 230 pounds he will definitely stick out. That's why we want to profile him on your show and hopefully get some help from your viewers so we can arrest him on our warrants.”

Syracuse police aren't the only ones with warrants for Jeffery Rivers. He's also wanted by authorities in Georgia for violating his probation after getting caught with drugs. Rivers has been arrested more than 32 times.

Rivers also has a number of very distinct tattoos, too vulgar to show. He does have one on his left arm and it reads, 'Large Amount.'

Suspect arrested after alleged home invasion

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:14:53 GMT

Auburn, New York (WSYR-TV) - Auburn police have arrested a man they say barged into an apartment and stole money from one of the people inside.

Vidal Whitley, 25, of Thornton Ave. has been charged with second degree Burglary and third degree Robbery, both felonies.

Police say Whitley barged his way into an apartment in the 200 block of Melone Village around midnight on November 11.

He was allegedly looking for the tenant, who stayed in an upstairs bathroom while his two guests were downstairs.

Whitley then went up to one of the guests, forcibly stole money from him and left, according to police.

While this was happening, police say two other suspects stood in the doorway.

Later, police stopped a vehicle with two of the three suspects inside. They were interviewed and released without being charged.

Whitley was arrested in a home on Chestnut Street.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 255-4706. Your call can remain anonymous.

Caught: Suspect allegedly threatened man with axe

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:35:00 GMT

Sterling, New York (WSYR-TV) - The suspect accused of staying in a man’s hunting camp and threatening him with an axe is now in custody.

Tuesday morning, Sheriff’s Detectives and a State Police Helicopter were conducting a search for Kelly Byrne, 34, in the town of Sterling when a detective saw him on Short Cut Road.

He was taken into custody and later arraigned and sent to the Cayuga County Jail on $20,000 bail.

Byrne, formally of Humphrey Road in Sterling was charged with the following:

- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (felony)
- Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree (felony)
- Menacing in the 2nd degree (misdemeanor)
- Criminal Trespass in the 3rd degree (misdemeanor)

Sterling, New York (WSYR-TV) - The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect they say was living inside a man’s camper and threatened the owner with an axe.

On November 1, a man found the suspect inside his camper at a hunting camp located off of Short Cut Road in the town of Sterling.

Kelly Byrne, 34, formerly of 13885 Humphrey Road in Sterling has been identified as the suspect.

The sheriff’s office says Byrne got out of the camper with an axe, threatened the property owner and damaged his pick-up truck with the axe.

Byrne then allegedly grabbed some belongings from inside the camper and walked away.

State Police searched the area with a helicopter, but Byrne could not be found. The axe was returned to the camper the next day, so Byrne is not believed to be armed.

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office does not know where Byrne is. Arrest warrants have been issued for the following charges:

- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (felony)
- Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree (felony)
- Menacing in the 2nd degree (misdemeanor)
- Criminal Trespass in the 3rd degree (misdemeanor)

Byrne is known to hitchhike according to the sheriff.

Police looking for credit card thief

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:57:00 GMT

Solvay, New York (WSYR-TV) - Solvay police need your help identifying the man in these photos. Police call him a credit card thief and his victim is 87 years old.

The photos are from surveillance video that was taken at one of the stores where he allegedly used the card.

Police say a bank camera also caught him with the stolen card at the Westvale Plaza on October 17. If you know who he is, give Solvay Police a call at 468-1311.

Police identify man killed in Wednesday night shooting

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:02:52 GMT

Raw Video of the scene

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) – Police have identified the man who died Wednesday night after being shot on Syracuse's east side.

Khalic Pitts, 32 of 210 Palmer Ave., was found lying along the side of the road in the 200 block on Columbus Ave. with multiple gunshot wounds around 8:45 p.m.

Pitts was taken to University Hospital, where he died.

Police are looking for multiple suspects; investigators aren't sure yet whether it was a drive-by shooting or if the suspects were on foot.

If you have any information about the shooting, contact Syracuse police at 442-5222. All calls will be kept confidential.