Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff’s Office had a busy but meaningful 3-day stretch, starting with the Onondaga County leg of the statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run, followed by Special Olympics NY Summer Games in Utica!

The Torch Run saw 9 different local agencies share duties es**rting the Flame of Hope from the 9/11 memorial in Dewitt, to host and sponsor Tully’s Good Times on Erie Blvd. The es**rt brought cheers and waves from community members throughout the whole course.

On Friday night, over 30 different agencies came together at Utica University to celebrate inclusion and the spirit of Sport as the 2026 State Summer Games began with the ceremonial lighting of the cauldron. Oneida County venues showcased athletic competition in 6 different events with incredible performances by athletes from all regions of NY.

Our agency is strongly represented through LETR and we are proud and honored year after year to establish relationships, promote the mission of inclusion, and be active members of our community.

Today, we remember D-Day,June 6, 1944,when Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France.

More than 150,000 American, British, Canadian, and Allied troops crossed the English Channel to begin the liberation of Western Europe from N**i occupation. Many never made it home. Their courage, sacrifice, and determination helped change the course of World War II and defend the freedoms we continue to cherish today.

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office joins our community and nation in honoring the service members who fought on D-Day, those who gave their lives, and all who carried the burden of that historic mission.

We remember them not only for what they did, but for what they gave, their youth, their safety, and in many cases, their lives, so future generations could live free.

We will never forget.

On 5/28/2026, a group of Critical Incident Support Canines from various regional law enforcement agencies was training locally. They stopped by our SWAT training at the Lt. Michael Hoosock Emergency Management Office and sat in our C Watch roll call at the North Station. Deputies met with K-9 "Annie" (accompanied by her handler, Rich, from U.S. Customs and Border Protection out of Buffalo) and K-9 "General" (accompanied by his handler, Meredith, from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police out of Ottawa, Canada).

The K-9 teams shared their mission to help provide immediate comfort and emotional support following mass violence, natural disasters, or line-of-duty deaths, amongst other tragedies.

Missing Person: Public help needed.

Last seen in the red outfit in the picture below.

Jennifer Palmer, 14 year old female, 5’6” / 120 lbs, Black hair in a bun. Last seen wearing Red Hooded Top / Gray Sweatpants / Black “DC” Brand sneakers / Yellow Wegmans Bag. Last seen walking East on Bear Rd towards Brewerton Rd around 7:15am. No cell phone, no medical issues.

Recently, the DeWitt Police Department has received an increase in complaints regarding commercial truck traffic in the Jamesville Road and I-81/481 corridor. In response, we have conducted several Commercial Vehicle Enforcement details focused on improving roadway safety in the area.

Today, another enforcement detail was conducted in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Division and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. During the detail, 40 transportation law violations were discovered, including 14 out-of-service violations; the majority involving defective brakes.

These types of violations pose a significant danger to the motoring public, especially on heavily traveled roadways. We appreciate the collaborative efforts of our partner agencies and remain committed to addressing community concerns and keeping our roads safe for everyone.

Thank you to New York State Department of Transportation and Onondaga County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in today's success.

Today the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office had the honor to march in the Jordan Memorial Day Parade. It’s great to see the pride the community has for the Sheriff’s Office and our deputies. Thank you Jordan for having us once again this year.

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we hold dear, and their courage will never be forgotten. Today, and every day, we hold their families in our hearts and remember the true meaning of this solemn day.

When the wonderful community of Jamesville asked the Corrections Department to march in their Memorial Day Parade our members stepped up and looked sharp. Thank you to the community for always supporting us.

Thank you Deputy Greenwood for your continued professionalism and dedication to keeping people safe in Onondaga County.