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Yesterday at 11:27 PM  Family and friends gathered on Monday night outside the home of Levon Wameling at 748 Jay Street in Utica.

Yesterday at 11:54 AM  The Utica Police, who previously asked residents not to organize a search for missing 9-month-old Levon Wameling, are now welcoming citizens to volunteer to join the search when it becomes appropriate.

Yesterday at 9:32 AM  A Mexico man is accused of having a sexual relationship with a girl under the age of 15.

Yesterday at 9:27 AM  A Central Square man is accused of throwing a child against a wall in an apparent attempt to discipline the child.

Friday, June 14, 2013  As Utica Police continue to search for missing 9-month-old Levon Wameling, they are asking residents not to organize a search.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A level three sex offender was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having images of children engaged in various sex acts on his cell phone, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office.

Friday, June 14, 2013  An Oswego County inmate was arrested Thursday for allegedly sending sexually explicit letters to children from jail, and additionally for an arrest warrant for allegedly having sexual contact with a child in Florida.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Amy Warney is desperate, desperate to know what happened to her nine month old boy Levon. After adressing the media tonight, the little boy's mother pleaded with her community for any help they can provide her with.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A group of volunteer retired investigators from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, known as a team ADAM, are now in Utica to assist police with the search of 9-month-old Levon Wameling.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  For the first time, we are hearing from the mother of 9-month-old missing infant Levon Wameling, as the search for him continues in Utica. Police have an urgent plea to neighbors around Jay Street; If you see anything suspicious, contact police.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Mike Kelly has seen an outpouring of support after his story was first broadcast last week.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Federal prosecutors don't oppose adding a death penalty expert to the defense team for a man charged with raping a 10-year-old girl and killing Lori Bresnahan in Clay but say it may be premature.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Michael Kelly, 18, has Cystic Fibrosis and made a list he hopes will inspire others.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A Fulton man is accused of knowingly violating an order of protection by consuming alcohol and being intoxicated during a parental visit with the child victims.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Michael Kelly has a long bucket list. The Utica 18-year-old started writing it just last weekend, during one of his many stays at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse.