16 Of New York State’s Most Wanted Criminals For February 2025

February is the month of love in Upstate and Central New York. Let's do our part to be safe and watch out for New York's Most Wanted criminals.

These lists serve as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the role that each one of us can play in keeping our neighborhoods secure.

Continue scrolling to learn more about each person and who you can contact if you see them.

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 2/01/2025:

Continue scrolling to learn more about each person and who you can contact if you see them.

Also, Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers announces their Wanted Person of the Week for the Central New York region on WIBX 950, 92.3FM every Thursday. You can follow that announcement online here.

Quick New York Crime Facts

Comprehensive monthly crime statistics for New York State, specifically for February across multiple years, are not readily available in public sources. However, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) provides annual crime data, which can offer insights into broader trends over time. For instance, DCJS maintains detailed reports on index crimes—such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault—across the state. If you'd like to see those, you can read them here.