Former Oneida Co. Sheriff's Deputy Rejects Plea Deal in Arson Trial

Former Oneida Co. Sheriff's Deputy rejects plea deal in arson trial

UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- The case of a former Oneida County Sheriff's deputy who tried to set fire to the home of his girlfriend and her family will go to trial. First reported by the Daily Sentinel on Thursday, October 2, former Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Alshaman rejected a deal before Judge Robert Bauer in Oneida County Court. Acceptance of the plea would have resulted in a 20-year prison sentence. Alshaman stands accused of fo…

Former Deputy Accused of Setting Fire with Family Inside Rejects Plea

A former Oneida County sheriff's deputy accused of setting fire to a Utica home with his baby, the child's mother and her parents inside appeared in court on Thursday.