Verona, NY – A Verona man was arrested Monday following a domestic incident that deputies say turned physical while a child was inside the home.
According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a residence in the Town of Verona on November 18, 2025 after receiving a report of a domestic dispute. Upon completing their investigation, deputies determined that Zachary T. Hitchings, 29, had allegedly engaged in a verbal argument with the victim that escalated into physical contact. Officials noted that a child was present during the incident.
According to the sheriff’s office, Hitchings was arrested at the scene and charged with three offenses. The charges include Harassment 2nd, a violation; Criminal Mischief 4th for allegedly preventing an emergency call, a Class A misdemeanor; and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, also a Class A misdemeanor. Deputies said these charges reflect the combination of alleged physical conduct and the presence of a child during the dispute.
After his arrest, Hitchings was transported to the Kurt B. Wyman Law Enforcement Building for processing. From there, he was taken to the Oneida County Jail, where he is being held pending his arraignment at the Oneida County Central Arraignment Court. No additional injuries or threats to the public were reported.
The sheriff’s office has not released further details regarding the condition of the victim or the child, and no protective order information was included in the report. The investigation remains active, and additional charges are possible depending on court proceedings.
Residents in the Verona area who may have witnessed unusual activity Monday are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office with information.
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