car theft
An insurance expert from AAA of Western New York reports that Kia and Hyundai owners are now paying 10 to 15 percent more for insurance coverage than they were before. This increase in premiums may be linked to a rise in thefts of these vehicles. https://13wham.com/news/local/car-thefts-in-monroe-county-lead-to-rising-insurance-rates#
Rochester Police have arrested 47-year-old Felix Rivera in connection with a January 18 shooting on Rauber Street. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation and discovered a Hyundai with significant damage and blood inside. A 15-year-old boy, who had been shot multiple times, was dropped off at Strong Hospital in a Kia that has since gone […]
Isaiah Weathers, a 34-year-old recently paroled for prior carjacking and robbery convictions, was arrested following an assault in the Rochester General Hospital parking lot. Weathers is accused of attacking a woman, choking her for several minutes, and stealing her car. Police responded to the scene around 9:30 a.m. and later spotted the stolen vehicle, leading […]
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a public safety update in Rochester, focusing on efforts to combat crime in the city. While she highlighted significant progress in reducing crime in 2024—including a 40% drop in shootings and a 58% decrease in car thefts—recent violent incidents have raised concerns. Hochul referenced a series of tragedies, including a homicide […]
In Rochester, New York, a series of incidents involving reckless driving by teens in stolen cars has prompted police action. Over the past 24 hours, five teenagers have been arrested following dangerous driving activities, including a chase that ended with three young suspects aged between 13 and 16 in custody. These events occurred near Franklin […]
In Rochester, New York, a child was inadvertently kidnapped when their mother left them in a car that was subsequently stolen. This incident occurred on April 4, as reported by the Irondequoit Police Department (IPD). The mother had left the child in the vehicle with the keyfob in the ignition while she visited a dollar […]
New Yorkers who own or lease certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles may be eligible for a settlement due to a class action lawsuit regarding the lack of engine immobilizers, which made these vehicles easy targets for theft. Eligible models include various Kia and Hyundai vehicles ranging from 2011 to 2022. Owners of these vehicles may […]
Monroe County is adding 40 new positions and increasing funding for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office by $7 million. The 40 new positions include 30 new role patrol positions, three lieutenants, and a juvenile investigator position that will address crimes committed by youth. The additions come as there has been an increase in smash and […]
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans announced the city intends to file a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai for costs associated with the rash of car thefts in the city. Mayor Evans stated: “This is not just a Rochester problem. If you talk to the state police, there’s also problems in Schuyler County. So I want to […]
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