WESTMORELAND, N.Y. A Utica woman faces a felony burglary charge and three misdemeanor counts following an investigation into suspicious activity at a Route 5 home in Westmoreland, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. This incident has led to the Utica Woman Charged in Westmoreland Burglary Investigation.
What deputies say happened
Sheriff Robert Maciol said deputies responded on October 1, 2026, after a report of a woman walking around the outside of a Route 5 residence in the middle of the night and trying door handles. Deputies subsequently learned that a burglary had occurred. Because the investigation involved a felony allegation, the case was assigned to the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit.
Investigators identified the suspect as Patricia A. Moses, 53, of Utica. They located and arrested her on October 13, the sheriff’s release states.
What charges were filed?
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Moses was charged with:
- Third-degree burglary, a Class D felony;
- Fourth-degree criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor;
- Third-degree criminal trespass, a Class B misdemeanor; and
- Third-degree criminal tampering, a Class B misdemeanor.
The release does not specify what, if anything, was taken from the property or provide a detailed account of the alleged damage or tampering. Those details should not be assumed.
What happened after the arrest?
Authorities said Moses was processed at the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Building, arraigned in Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court and remanded to the Oneida County Correctional Facility on bail. The sheriff’s announcement did not state the bail amount or her next court date.
Has there been an update?
An October 14 report by Newport Dispatch independently reported the arrest and charges, citing the same account. As of this article’s preparation on October 15, no subsequent court outcome or additional case details could be verified from the sources reviewed. An arrest is an allegation, not a conviction. Moses is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Sources: Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, October 14 release; Newport Dispatch, October 14 report.
