A 41-year-old Rome man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a Rome man domestic incident investigation on Pine Haven Circle, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies identified the man as Gary Niles. The incident was reported Sept. 29 in the City of Rome. Authorities said the investigation involved allegations of domestic violence, weapons possession and interference with officers.

The charges are allegations. Niles is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Charges filed in the case

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Niles was charged with:

• second-degree strangulation, a Class D violent felony;
• aggravated criminal contempt, a Class D felony;
• third-degree criminal possession of a weapon involving an alleged assault weapon, a Class D violent felony;
• third-degree criminal possession of a weapon involving an alleged large-capacity ammunition feeding device, a Class D violent felony;
• two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Class A misdemeanors;
• resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor;
• obstructing governmental administration, a Class A misdemeanor; and
• two counts of second-degree harassment, violations.

The Sheriff’s Office did not publicly release every detail of the alleged domestic incident in the initial report.

Custody status

Niles was taken into custody and remanded to the Oneida County Jail, according to the report. The amount or terms of bail were not clearly stated in the source material reviewed by Utica Phoenix.

Future court proceedings will determine whether the prosecution can prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. Criminal charges describe what law enforcement and prosecutors allege occurred; they are not a determination of guilt.

Why domestic-incident reports require care

Domestic-violence cases often involve protective orders, children, shared homes and other sensitive circumstances. Public police reports may provide only a limited account, particularly during the early stages of a case.

That means readers should distinguish between verified procedural facts — such as an arrest, filed charge or court appearance — and the underlying allegations, which may later be challenged in court.

In this case, the Sheriff’s Office says the investigation resulted in both violent-felony charges and child-endangerment allegations. The presence of weapons-related charges also raises separate questions that may be addressed in later court filings.

What happens next

The case is expected to proceed through the local court system. Depending on the charges and any grand jury action, future proceedings could include arraignment, motions, hearings, plea discussions or trial.

Utica Phoenix will update the story if the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, prosecutors or court officials release additional verified information.

Help for people facing domestic violence

People experiencing domestic violence can seek confidential help through local service organizations or the New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline. In an immediate emergency, call 911.

Friends and relatives can also help by listening without judgment, encouraging a survivor to contact a trained advocate and avoiding actions that could increase danger.

Source: Oneida County Sheriff’s Office reporting carried by CNYHomepage, published Sept. 30, 2026.