Stabbing leads to arrest in Utica

UTICA, New York: The best pages of thousands of hotels near UTICA — A violent altercation in Utica led to the arrest of a 32-year-old woman following a stabbing attack Wednesday morning. Utica police responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:40 a.m. in the 100 block of South Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who reported that an argument with another woman escalated when the suspect pulled out a knife and inflicted multiple cuts on her. The suspect, identified as Nagat Omer of Utica, was still at the scene and was immediately arrested by police.

The victim received immediate medical attention from the Utica Fire Department and was transported to Wynn Hospital, where her injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.

Nagat Omer is now charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree illegal possession of a weapon. She is being held in custody pending the outcome of the case.

UTICA, New York: The best pages of thousands of hotels near UTICA — A complex case of attempted theft valued at over $120,000 came to light in late May when a Utah police department contacted the Utica Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Department regarding a fraudulent check deposit that was traced back to Utica.

The situation began when a Utah-based company closed a bank account and requested the balance by check. When attempting to cash the check, the company was informed by the bank that the amount had already been deposited into another account in Utica.

Further investigation led authorities to identify the account and the person responsible for the deposit. Brandon Mitchell, 34, of Utica, was subsequently charged with attempted second-degree grand larceny and possession of a forged document.

This arrest represents an important step in the fight against financial crimes that span national borders and underscores the cooperation of law enforcement agencies.

STAFFORD, VA — A wanted man’s attempt to evade arrest ended dramatically last night when Stafford County officers intercepted him in the parking lot of a restaurant. The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday near Panda Express on Worth Avenue.

Deputies Sergeant JD Hurt, DA Robertson and XD Bates were on patrol when they recognized 22-year-old Derrick Eady, who was wanted for warrant and parole violations. Eady was spotted near Home Depot and deputies attempted to arrest him, which led to a chase.

The pursuit continued through the parking lot to a small wooded area behind Panda Express, where Eady attempted to escape by climbing over a retaining wall and fence surrounding the restaurant. However, officers outsmarted him by taking a shortcut and were able to observe Eady falling from the fence back into the parking lot.

This fall marked the end of Eady’s brief run from justice. He was promptly arrested, served with outstanding warrants, and charged with obstruction of justice. Eady is currently being held without bail in the Rappahannock Regional Jail.