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262 new arrests were added to the Central New York police blotter this week, covering incidents between Sept. 21 and Nov. 2 — here's how to search them
By Leila Ahmed
Girl trick-or-treating on Halloween grabbed by Washington man in van, escapes with groin kick
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 12:37 PM · 1 min read
Police said a Washington man who followed kids in a van during Halloween grabbed a girl who was trick-or-treating.
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