Rome Man Wanted on Alleged DV Charges by at Least 3 Agencies

A Rome man is this week's Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week, wanted on charges of domestic violence, among other accusations in a handful of municipalities.

30-year-old LD F. Carter is wanted on three Rome City Court Arrest Warrants – all for Criminal Contempt 2^nd,according to Officer Kevin James of the Rome Police. James says Carter is also wanted on one Rome City Court Bench Warrant for Criminal Mischief 4^th, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, and Unlawful Imprisonment (All Class A Misdemeanors) and Harassment 2^nd, a Violation. Police say the charges stem from domestic violence cases in 2020 and 2021.

Carter is also wanted by two other local police agencies. He is wanted by the Utica Police for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both Class A Misdemeanors. He is also wanted by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office for Grand Larceny 3^rd a Class D Felony, according to James. His last known address is Park Drive Manor in Rome.

MOHAWK VALLEY CRIME STOPPERS WANTED PERSON OF THE WEEK

Name: LD F. Carter

DOB: 09/02/1993, Age 30

Height: 6’01”

Weight: 170 lbs.

Race: Black

Carter is wanted on three Rome City Court Arrest Warrants – all for Criminal Contempt 2^nd a class A Misdemeanor and one Rome City Court Bench Warrant for Criminal Mischief 4^th, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Unlawful Imprisonment (All Class A Misdemeanors) and Harassment 2^nd, a Violation.

All of the above charges are stemming from domestic incidents that occurred between 2020 and 2021.

Carter is also wanted by the Utica Police for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both Class A Misdemeanors.

Carter is also wanted by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office for Grand Larceny 3^rd - a Class D Felony

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 law."

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