One of Utica's "Top Ten Most Wanted" arrested Tuesday

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One of Utica's "Top Ten Most Wanted" arrested Tuesday

Willie Bennett, 71

By DAVID DELLECESE

Story Created: Jun 12, 2008 at 3:33 PM EST

Story Updated: Jun 12, 2008 at 3:36 PM EST

UTICA - One profile on the Utica Police Department's "Top Ten Most Wanted" came down this week, after Willie Bennett, 71, was taken into custody.

On Tuesday, June 10, Bennett was arrested with the help of a citizen acting on information made available to the public from the "Top Ten Most Wanted" list which is posted on the Utica Police Department's web site.

Bennett was charged with failing to annually register with the New York State Sex Offender Registry and failing to notify law enforcement of an address change, both considered Class E Felonies in New York State.

"This website is a proven, effective way for the public to assist us in arresting criminals," said Commissioner Daniel LaBella.

Commissioner LaBella is encouraging anyone with information regarding the individuals on the Top Ten Most Wanted List to call 315-735-3307. All information will be kept confidential. 

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Friday, Jun 13 at 9:40 AM I feel safer wrote ...

He failed to notify the PD of his address change from the Genesee st bus stop to the Rite Aid dumpster. Thank goodness they got him...

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Friday, Jun 13 at 7:47 AM ! wrote ...

He looks like an older version of Flavor Flav

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Friday, Jun 13 at 7:24 AM wad wrote ...

HE COULD BE AMERICAS MOST WANTED AND OUR BLEEDING HEART JUDGES WONT SEND HIM TO PRISON WITH FELONIES. THE D.A.'S OFFICE WILL PLEA BARGAIN WITH HIM ( BUISNESS AS USUAL ).

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Friday, Jun 13 at 1:13 AM Joe wrote ...

This guy was hard to find?????

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Friday, Jun 13 at 12:08 AM There we go! wrote ...

Using plausible reasons, citizens are being well conditioned to report on their neighbors and become the eyes and ears of the state! Talk about warrentless surveillance.

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Thursday, Jun 12 at 6:08 PM Rob wrote ...

Geeze UPD took this long to catch this guy I really feel safe with them patroling the streets

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Thursday, Jun 12 at 4:18 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Crack Head!!

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Thursday, Jun 12 at 3:57 PM ALLEN wrote ...

people like this need to be in their own area away from kids

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