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Yesterday at 11:00 PM  A 23 year old Syracuse man is arrested on rape charges.

Yesterday at 1:29 PM  A Utica man is accused sexual offenses involving a child in the city of Utica earlier this month.

Yesterday at 7:55 AM  Federal authorities have fired and demoted U.S. probation officers in the monitoring of a man charged with killing Liverpool librarian Lori Bresnahan raping a 10-year-old girl during a carjacking at Great Northern Mall in Clay.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  A 3-year-old boy is in the hospital recovering from injuries after falling out of a second-story apartment window in Syracuse.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The Oneida County District Attorney says it is too early to look at potential criminal charges related to the missing baby in Utica. The baby has been missing for approximately three weeks now.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Family and friends gathered on Monday night outside the home of Levon Wameling at 748 Jay Street in Utica.

Monday, June 17, 2013  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.

Monday, June 17, 2013  A Mexico man is accused of having a sexual relationship with a girl under the age of 15.

Monday, June 17, 2013  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.