Monroe County Sheriff
Deputy Dominic Kujawa of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been indicted for allegedly allowing fights between inmates at the Monroe County Jail. According to Sheriff Todd Baxter, Kujawa not only failed to intervene in violent altercations but also enabled them. An internal investigation was launched after an incarcerated individual reported the misconduct. Kujawa now […]
On February 5, Rochester Border Patrol agents arrested eight undocumented immigrants, four from Nicaragua and four from Mexico. Five of the individuals had final orders of removal, meaning an immigration judge had already ordered their deportation, but they had failed to leave the country. These five are now awaiting deportation, while the remaining three are […]
Project Exile, a program aimed at reducing gun violence and illegal weapon use in Rochester, has removed thousands of illegal firearms from the streets over its 25-year span. Law enforcement leaders and community members gathered in Fairport to discuss the initiative’s progress and its impact on public safety. Founded with the support of Gary Mervis, […]
RTS is offering free rides on its RTS Connect buses starting at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The initiative, announced in partnership with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Police Department, aims to reduce drunk driving and promote safe celebrations during the holiday. This service provides residents with a convenient and responsible way […]
Six teenagers were arrested after a “night of chaos” involving stolen vehicles in Pittsford, New York, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The events began late Friday night when a deputy spotted a damaged Kia, suspected of being stolen, leaving St. John Fisher University. The driver fled by speeding across lawns. Over the next […]
2,200 cars have been stolen as of June 1, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said during a news conference held to address the wave of stolen vehicles in our region. Deputies say of the 112 youth who’ve been arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office so far this year in car theft cases, 30 have […]
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be spending $7 million dollars and adding 40 new positions for more deputies and other in-house agency task forces to help fight crime in Rochester. Monroe county executive Adam Bello and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter announce Monday. As the summer months approach something has to be done especially with the […]
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