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We extend our sympathy and condolences to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, the Syracuse City Police Department, and the families of the fallen officers during this difficult time.TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY:

On Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at about 7:07 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle in the area of Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street. Police officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver refused to stop and fled the area. The officers lost sight of the vehicle but were able to record the license plate information.

Officers checked the vehicle registration and determined the registered owner resides on Darien Drive, in Liverpool, New York.

Syracuse Police responded to the address, along with members of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was found to be parked at a residence on Darien Drive.

Shortly after arrival, the police officers and sheriff’s deputies were encountered by an armed male and an exchange of gunfire followed.

One Syracuse Police Officer and one Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy were struck by gunfire. The armed suspect was also shot.

Both law enforcement officers were transported to Upstate University Hospital where life saving measures were conducted. The Syracuse Police Officer and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy succumbed to their injuries.

The suspect was also transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as well as with their brothers and sisters in law enforcement who are suffering in the wake of this tragedy.

We thank the community for their outpouring of support. ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Easter from the Lacona Fire Department! ... See MoreSee Less

🚨FIRE ALERT🚨

This morning, 03/28/24 at 03:48 hours, the Lacona Fire Department was requested to respond mutual aid to County Route 48 in Richland for a working structure fire.

Lacona responded with an engine (13-2-1) and a tanker (13-5-1). Lacona crews assisted on scene by providing manpower. The fire was contained to the rear of the structure. One resident was transported to Upstate Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. All crews on scene did a terrific job knocking down the fire before it spread very far. Lacona crews returned to service at 05:32 hours.

Alongside Lacona FD on scene was Richland FD, Pulaski FD, Orwell FD, Oswego County Fire Coordinators, Oswego County Cause & Origin Team, 38MC1, Oswego County Sheriff’s Department, New York State Police, Northern Oswego County Ambulance, and National Grid. Once again, great work by all involved! ... See MoreSee Less

Come join us as we kick off the chicken bbq season! Enjoy LFD’s famous chicken and new this year, try your luck at our Winners Choice Raffle. Hope to see you all there! ... See MoreSee Less

🚨FIRE ALERT🚨

Yesterday, 03/26/24 at 14:54 hours, the Lacona Fire Department was requested to respond mutual aid to Kiblin Shores Circle in Sandy Creek for a large outdoor fire.

An approximate 20 foot x 30 foot area of grass was discovered to be on fire along with two lawn mowers that were fully involved. The fire began to spread into a shipping container which contained building materials and also threatened a nearby structure. Lacona responded to the scene with a brush truck (13-7-1), a tanker (13-5-1), and an engine (13-2-1). 26-7-2 and 26-0-2 from Sandy Creek were on scene prior to Lacona’s arrival. Crews were able to extinguish the fire before any structures were affected. No injuries were reported while on scene. Crews returned to service at 15:45 hours.

Alongside Sandy Creek Fire and Lacona Fire on scene was the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Department Environmental Conservation. Great work by everyone involved! ... See MoreSee Less