Nearly 4,000 cases of child abuse were reported to Oneida County last year, leading to 1,041 investigations by the county Child Advocacy Center, serving 980 children, according to Oneida County officials. The investigations led to 47 arrests, and counseling provided to 238 children.
Sean I. Mills is a Public Safety Reporter for the Rome Sentinel in Rome, NY. With a focus on local news, Sean covers crime and calamity in the New York area, providing updates and insights on incidents and events that impact the community. In addition to his reporting on public safety, Sean also contributes movie reviews to the publication.