Oneida County (NY) District Attorney's Office

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville served as the guest speaker at the Waterville Brothertown Optimist Club meeting honoring local law enforcement officials during their “Respect for Law” program presented by Lee Pavlot.

Assistant District Attorney Paige Padula and Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy Benjamin Petrie, both Waterville graduates and former Students of the Month, were honored for their ongoing dedication and service to law enforcement in Oneida County.

During National Police Week, we honor and thank the brave men and women in law enforcement who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to serving others do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for the long hours, the difficult decisions, and the unwavering dedication you show every day. We are grateful for all you do to keep our families and neighborhoods safe.

To all officers and their families — thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Former Town of New Hartford employee Edgar Lopez-Duran, 46 of Utica, was arraigned on April 24, 2026, in Oneida County Court after being indicted by an Oneida County Grand Jury. Lopez-Duran was indicted on one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D Felony and six counts of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, class E Felonies.
Lopez-Duran is being accused of stealing over $3,000.00 from June through September of 2025 by falsifying time sheets that reported time worked that was not performed.
Lopez-Duran was arraigned in front of the Honorable Robert L. Bauer, released, and is scheduled to reappear in Oneida County Court on May 15th.

Today we also remember UPD Officer Thomas Lindsey, who was killed in the line of duty 19 years ago. Your sacrifice will forever be remembered and never forgotten.

On April 11, 2018, Patrolman Kevin Crossley of the Whitesboro Police Department lost his life in a motor vehicle accident while on duty. Please take a moment to remember his commitment to serving our community.