3 Kids Briefly Detained in Central NY After Toy Gun Mistaken for Firearm, Troopers Say

‘Toy guns’ lead to shots fired call in the town of Verona

ROME, N.Y. — Three juveniles were recently detained by police for discharging a toy gun and an airsoft gun while traveling on May 19. On May 19, 2025, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Oneida County 911 received a report of “shots fired” from a vehicle in the area of the Circle K in the town of Verona. State Police responded to the scene and began gathering information. Simultaneously, Oneida County 911 issued a “be on the lookout” alert for the vehic…

3 kids briefly detained in Central NY after toy gun mistaken for firearm, troopers say

Rome, N.Y. — A shots fired call at a Oneida County gas station Monday evening led to three juveniles being briefly detained by Rome police, troopers said.Troopers responded to the Circle K in the town of Verona Monday after receiving a shots fired call at about 6:52 p.m., troopers said in a news release Tuesday.

Shots-Fired Incident in Verona; Suspect Apprehended in Rome

New York State Police continue to investigate a shots-fired incident that took place near Circle K convenience store and gas station in Verona.

Juveniles charged after altercation at Verona school - Newport Dispatch

VERONA — Three juveniles were charged following an altercation at the Verona BOCES Alternative Education Triplexus building on Thursday morning, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol. Patrol units were dispatched to the school just before 8:30 a.m. to assist the School Resource Officer and staff with the incident. Two juveniles were charged with obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor.…