Forensic Unit
The Forensic Unit is utilized at crime scenes for the purpose of evidence collection and preservation. Currently, there are eight members assigned to this unit. The main focus of unit members is to respond to the scenes of crimes and major incidents and perform crime scene investigations. This unit utilizes the latest scientific equipment and its members receive training in all areas of crime scene investigation and evidence collection on a continuous basis.
Contact information
Eric Stevens
Detective
301 N. James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 339-7711
stevensea@romepd.com
Rome Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative
Comments regarding the Rome Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative should be submitted to policereform@romepd.com
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Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
The Rome City Police Department and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in locating this week's Wanted Person of the Week.
According to Sgt. Scott Hoag of the Rome Police Department, police are searching for 29-year-old Andrew K. Woodruff who was last known to be living in the city of Rome or Utica. Hoag says, Woodruff is wanted on two different Rome City Court warrants, and charges related to Grand Larceny and Assault. Specifically, police say Woodruff is wanted by the Rome Police Department on charges of Robbery in the Third Degree, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree. These charges are in regards to two Domestic Disputes that occurred in 2025, according to police, and the warrants are issued from the Rome City Court. Woodruff is also wanted on a Bench Warrant issued from the Rome City Court for one count of Disorderly Conduct for failure to appear.