Rochester Police Vehicles Crash During False Kidnapping Pursuit

Two Rochester Police Department vehicles were damaged after colliding while responding to a false kidnapping report near the Inner Loop and Scio Street. Officers had received a 911 call claiming an abduction in progress, prompting an urgent response. When police located the vehicle in question, a person fled the scene, escalating the situation. As backup arrived, two police cruisers crashed during the pursuit. One officer was taken to the hospital for observation, though no serious injuries were reported. Authorities later determined that the alleged kidnapping was actually a domestic dispute, not a criminal abduction. The incident underscores the high-risk nature of emergency responses and the importance of verifying emergency calls before escalation.

Source: Rochester First