According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert Maciol, on…

According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert Maciol, on November 3, 2026, a man from the City of Rome was arrested following an investigation into a physical dispute.

On October 29th, 2026, Deputies were dispatched to an address in the Village of Sylvan Beach for a reported physical dispute. Through the Deputies investigation they learned the victim had been assaulted with a razor blade and had subsequently suffered minor injuries. The suspect was not on scene.

Due to the nature of the complaint, the investigation was turned over to members of the Oneida County Criminal Investigative Unit. Investigators learned the victim had suffered minor injuries due to being cut with a razor blade.On November 3, 2026, Investigators were able to locate and arrest 45-year-old Joseph Walker. Walker was charged with one count of Assault in the Second Degree, a class D Felony pursuant to section 120.05(2) of the New York State Penal Law, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class D Felony pursuant to section 265.02(1) of the New York State Penal Law. Walker was held following CAP Court and is due back in Sylvan Beach Village Court on a later date and time.