crime

Linian Song, the former owner of S Wellness Spa in Rochester, New York, has been charged with running a prostitution ring involving her current business, New Elegant Shiatsu in Lockport, as well as her previous establishment. A federal court criminal complaint alleges that both locations advertised sexual services on websites similar to Backpage and have […]

RPD is investigating after 46 vehicles were broken into inside a parking garage. The incident happened at the East End parking garage early Thursday morning. Outside of the East End garage 15 other cars were damaged at Werner Park. Police has no suspects in custody, and this is an ongoing investigation. RPD: Around 45 cars […]

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 […]

Do you think sex workers should not be criminalized for consensual sex work in New York State? Advocates and some legislators in New York State are calling on lawmakers to to decriminalize sex work. They say it makes the business of sex work a dangerous environment. The bill is called the Stop The Violence In […]

A California man is believed to have purposely drove his vehicle into a group of law enforcement recruits injuring about 25 of them. The man was taken into custody and released the same day due to lack of evidence. Reports say investors are still looking for clues to prove that this was done  Intentionally. Wrong-way […]

A man received the maximum prison sentence after being found guilty for a murder 40 years ago. James Krauseneck was found guilty of murdering his wife with an ax back in 1982 at their Brighton home. Krauseneck was handed down a 25 to life sentence for the homicide. Krauseneck receives maximum sentence for 1982 Brighton […]

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is asking the county Legislature for $100,000 to cover the costs for record sheriff’s deputies overtime. Monroe County Sheriff’s have been working with Rochester police to curb the violent crime in the City of Rochester. The city has recorded over 65 homicides and 258 shooting incidents this year, according to […]

The Monroe County sheriff’s office is investigating missing money from the County Clerk’s Office. The news of the investigation came out over the weekend and there’s no other information available as of now. https://www.whec.com/top-news/investigation-underway-into-funds-missing-from-monroe-county-clerks-office/

There were 2 different smash and grab incidents in the North Winton village neighborhood involving 2 businesses within 2 weeks. Euphoria Liquor store on E. Main st was the latest incident that happened over the weekend where a truck crashed through the front door of the business and stole some items. The weekend before a […]

We are living in an interesting time in United States history because of, well many reasons but one is safety. When going out in public or working in customer service where you have to face people safety is a concern. With the uptick in mass shootings, violence, and drug use people and businesses are taking […]