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Q: What if I am the victim of a crime?
A: If you are the victim of a crime that occurred in the Town of Manlius or the Villages of Fayetteville, Manlius or Minoa, you should report the crime to us as soon as practical. We will thoroughly investigate your complaint and will work in conjunction with other agencies as necessary.
During the investigation, we will ask you for the particulars of the crime. We may request a written statement to assist in prosecution if an arrest is made. We will maintain contact with you throughout the investigation, but please contact us immediately should you develop additional information that might assist us.
If an arrest is made, we will forward relevant reports to the Court and the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. Juvenile cases will be sent to juvenile justice authorities or appropriate diversion programs.
If you have experienced financial hardship as a result of the crime, you may request restitution through the prosecutor’s office. You may be eligible for assistance from the New York State Crime Victim’s Board.
Q: What should I do if I'm stopped by the police in my car?
A: If you are stopped by an officer, please understand that this is one of the most dangerous tasks that an officer undertakes and that he/she will take steps to ensure safety. You can help by pulling over as far onto the right shoulder of the roadway as possible, placing your vehicle in “park”, staying in your vehicle unless otherwise directed by the officer, turning on the dome light in your vehicle at night, and placing your hands on the steering wheel in view of the officer.
You may be asked for your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance card. If any of these items are in an unusual place, please advise the officer before reaching for them.
The officer will explain the reason why you were stopped. You may disagree with the officer and are free explain your account, but you should not become confrontational with the officer.
The officer may issue you a traffic ticket. The ticket will contain a description of the alleged offense, plea instructions, and the date/time and location of your court appearance.
Q: What court should I go to?
A: Depending upon which municipal subdivision the alleged offense occurred, your case will be returnable in one of the following Justice Courts:
- Town of Manlius Court
301 Brooklea Drive
Fayetteville (use rear parking lot entrance)
- Village of Fayetteville Court-Municipal Building
425 E. Genesee Street
Fayetteville (2 nd floor)
- Village of Manlius Court-Village Centre
1 Arkie Albanese Avenue
Manlius (police entrance)
- Village of Minoa Court -Municipal Building
240 N. Main Street
Minoa (front door)
Q: How do I commend or complain about a Town of Manlius police officer?
A: Our police officers are committed to, and have received extensive training in the standards of conduct by which they are expected to conduct themselves.
If you feel that a Town of Manlius Police Department employee has exceeded your service expectations, you are invited to submit a brief letter to the Chief of Police commending our employee. The employee’s will be acknowledged by the Chief and a copy of your letter will be placed in the member’s personnel file.
If you feel that a member of the Department has not conducted himself/herself in a professional manner, you may report his or her actions to a supervisor in person, in writing, or by telephone. If you wish, you may remain anonymous. A written complaint form will be completed and the member’s supervisor will conduct an internal investigation and you will be notified of the outcome.
Letters of commendation or complaint should be directed to:
Chief of Police
Town of Manlius Police Department
1 Arkie Albanese Avenue
Manlius, New York 13104
Q: When is all night parking prohibited?
A: In the Town of Manlius and the Villages of Manlius and Minoa, there is no parking on any roadway from 1:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. between November 1 st and April 15 th. The Village of Fayetteville prohibits parking on the roadway from 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. between November 1 st and April 1st. At the request of local highway and DPW’s, the Department will ticket and may tow vehicles in violation of all night parking regulations.
Q: What should I do if I observe a dog at large in violation of the leash law?
A: Contact the Town of Manlius Animal Control Officer at 637-0788. Unfortunately, the Police Department is not equipped to take custody of animals.