Village of Boonville NY Police Department

05/26/2026

Thank you to the Boonville Lions Club for inviting us to spend time with local children at the Erwin Library. This event is one of our favorite days of the year. Also, thank you for the amazing basket for the Department for Law Enforcement Week!

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring the Fallen 🇺🇸
​Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
​As law enforcement officers, we understand the profound weight of swearing an oath to protect and serve. We stand in deep awe and gratitude for the soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and guardians who laid down their lives to secure the freedoms we enjoy every single day.
​Their courage is our shield, and their sacrifice is our reminder that freedom is never free.
​To the families of our fallen heroes: we see you, we support you, and we promise to never forget.
​"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
​Join us today in taking a moment of silence to reflect on their legacy. 🫡🗽
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05/20/2026

On May 18, 2026, while on patrol, Village of Boonville Police observed dark tire marks on the pavement on Main St. in the area of Tractor Supply. The dark tire marks appeared to have been intentionally made by a vehicle doing a “burnout”. Investigation into this matter revealed that on May 15, 2026 at approximately 8:20 pm a red Ford F250 truck spun its tires while leaving the curbside traveling eastbound. A few minutes later the truck returned and parked briefly across the sidewalk at the west entrance of Tractor Supply facing Main St. As the truck pulled out, it spun all of its tires for a prolonged amount of time, leaving additional black tire marks on the pavement. As a result of the investigation, 42-year-old Kenny Hoage, of Boonville, NY was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Hoage was issued an appearance ticket, returnable in the Town of Boonville court at a later date.

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05/20/2026

On May 19, 2026 at approximately 11:30 am, the Village of Boonville Police Department responded to a report of a dangerous dog in the area of the 400 block of Main St in the Village of Boonville. Patrols responded and discovered that a large mixed breed dog had escaped from its owner and attacked a man and his dogs while he was in his back yard. The man managed to fend off the dog but not before being injured by the loose dog. The dog also injured one of his dogs. As a result of the investigation, 63-year-old Patricia L. Sanders of, Lowville, NY was arrested and charged with one count of “dog at large” in violation of Boonville local law. Sanders was issued an appearance ticket and scheduled to appear in the Town of Boonville court at a later date.

05/19/2026

On May 14, 2026 at approximately 4:30 pm, the Village of Boonville Police Department responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Summit St. in the Village of Boonville. The victim advised that a male subject had violated a full stay away order of protection by contacting the victim through social media. The suspect, Jeremy L. Walters, age 23, of 3770 Davis Bridge Rd. Lyons Falls, NY, was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd degree, a class A Misdemeanor. Walters was processed at the Boonville Police Department and transported to Oneida County Central Arraignment in Oriskany NY.

05/19/2026

On May 19, 2026 at approximately 5:15 am, the Village of Boonville patrol observed a gas scooter operating illegally on Main St. in the area of Schuyler St. in the Village of Boonville. When the patrol attempted to stop the vehicle, the operator fled through the village to St 12 northbound. The operator continued northbound on St 12 into Lewis County. The subsequent investigation into the incident led to the identity of the operator. The operator, Hayden C. Buckingham, age 22, of 7120 Kerwin Rd. Boonville was located at his residence where he was arrested and charged with 14 violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Buckingham was scheduled to appear in the Town of Boonville Court at a later date

05/13/2026

On May 12, 2026 at approximately 4:40 PM, the Village of Boonville Police stopped 60-year-old David Haig of Constableville, NY, for violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the traffic stop, the patrol observed signs indicative of intoxication and initiated an investigation into Driving While Intoxicated. As a result of the investigation, Hage was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Haig was transported to the Boonville Police Station where he submitted to a breath test and was processed for the arrest. Haig was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other violations of the vehicle and traffic law. Haig was released with appearance tickets to appear at a later date in the Town of Boonville Court to answer the charges.

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05/12/2026

The Boonville Police Department is reminding residents to take the time to adequately protect your property.

While this is an amazing community that in many ways is still a quiet, peaceful community that has been seemingly frozen in time, there are opportunists among us that are willing to take advantage of your good nature and charm. You need to responsibly protect yourselves to the best of your ability.

Please remember to:

Always lock your homes and garages. This includes locking all windows and doors.

Do not leave your valuables outside, unsecured.

Always lock your vehicle, regardless of where you park it.

Always park in well lit areas.

Do not leave valuables in plain view in your vehicle.

Never leave your key/key fob in your vehicle.

Consider using motion lights on your home, garage and property.

Consider using doorbell cameras and security cameras on your home, garage and property.

Post notices of your camera use on your property as a deterrent.

Be your "brother's keeper." If you see any suspicious activity, call 911 and report it immediately.

05/12/2026

With the weather getting nicer and the roads getting cleaner, many people are finally getting outside. We feel it is important to share the New York State laws regarding the use of E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Mopeds on the roadways. These laws are to assist everyone to properly use the roadways and to be safe. Below is a chart detailing E-Bike, Moped and Scooter use. This is in no way includes all laws and regulations pertaining to E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Mopeds. As an operator of any vehicle, or as a parent of a young operator, it is your responsibility to know the laws.

Some very important things to remember:

* E-Bikes are separated by Class. (Class 1, 2 and 3)

* All E-Bikes have to be labeled, detailing the class, number of occupants the E-Bike is designed to carry, and wattage.

* Class 3 E-Bikes are not legal to operate outside of NY City.

*Operators of E-Bikes have to follow all the rules of the road.

* If you are under 16 years old, you cannot legally ride anywhere other than your property or private property with that property owner's permission.

* Any 16- or 17-year-old operator has to wear a helmet while riding an E-Bike on a roadway.

* Operation on sidewalks is prohibited.

* No E-Bike may be operated on ANY roadway that has a posted speed limit over 30 MPH.

* Must be operated in a bike lane when available, or as far to the right as practicable.

* Must travel in the same direction as traffic.

* Must have approved front and rear lights on at night.

* May not ride two abreast.

* Parent may be issued citations for children's improper use.

* Use extreme caution when charging and storing.

* Do not overcharge.

* Do not charge/store inside your residence or primary domicile.

* Battery fires are extremely dangerous.

* Always safely lock your E-Bike when not in use, to prevent theft.

05/12/2026

The Village of Boonville Police Department is still investigating the theft of this E-Bicycle. If you have any information as to its whereabouts or who took it, please let us know so we can attempt to recover it for the owner. All information can be kept confidential. Someone has to know something.