The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man wanted by authorities following a bench warrant issued in Rome City Court.

39-year-old Anthony P. Chandler of Rome is wanted based on a warrant issued in Oneida County Drug Court, according to Investigator Sahid Karcic of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department. Chandler was originally charged with Attempted-Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 3rd Degree, based on a previous conviction. The warrant for Chandler’s arrest was issued on November 4th.

Police say Chandler is a white male with brown eyes, is approximately 200 lbs. and about 5’8″ tall. Chandler is believed to be located currently in the Saranac Lake area. He also has residency tied to Rome.

MOHAWK VALLEY CRIME STOPPERS WANTED PERSON OF THE WEEK

Agency:            Oneida County Sheriff’s Department

Name:              Anthony P. Chandler

DOB:                39 years old

Descriptors:      Male, 5’8″, Weighs approximately 200 lbs.

Location:          Likely in Saranac Lake, and has ties Las to Rome, NY

Warrant/Details

Bench Warrant #1:

• Court: Oneida County Drug Court
• Charge: Attempted-Criminal Possession of A Weapon 3^rd degree – previous conviction (EF)
• Judge: G. J. Amoroso
• Signed: 11/4/2022

Police are asking for calls and tips to be made to the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers tip line, anonymously at 1-866-730-8477.

Police added as a reminder that “everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of…