New York State Police
The New York State Police are reminding drivers that the Move Over Law now applies to all roadside vehicles, not just emergency responders. Since the law expanded two years ago, citations have increased by 40%, rising from about 9,000 in 2023 to 12,000. Police are focusing on both enforcement and public awareness to help prevent […]
The New York State Police introduced a new Autism Awareness Visor Card Program to improve communication during traffic stops. Individuals on the autism spectrum often face challenges with sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and social interaction, which can create misunderstandings with law enforcement. The visor card, featuring helpful icons, will assist troopers in making interactions clearer […]
Authorities have identified Brian J. Valder, 41, of Penfield as the pilot killed in a small-plane crash on Morton Hill Road in Hornellsville, Steuben County. Valder was the sole occupant of the aircraft, which reportedly took off from the Brockport area. Local residents witnessed the plane flying unusually low before it crashed. A neighbor using […]
Following a series of fights at Ontario Beach Park over the weekend, local leaders are focusing on strategies to maintain the area’s vitality and safety. Yversha Roman, president of the Monroe County Legislature and representative of District 26, highlighted the need for community mindfulness and announced that new safety measures, including entrance and exit arms […]
A group of bus passengers traveling from Buffalo to New York City were left stranded for hours on Jefferson Road in Rochester after their vehicle was involved in an unspecified crash. According to passengers, the driver left them in a Golden Corral parking lot and did not return. The group waited over three hours before […]
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office will announce details regarding a significant narcotics and firearms bust in the Finger Lakes region on Thursday afternoon. While specifics are scarce, the operation involved multiple agencies, including the ATF, Geneva Police Department, New York State Police, and the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Ontario County Sheriff’s Office expected to announce […]
New York State Police issued over 11,500 tickets during their St. Patrick’s Day weekend enforcement campaign. The crackdown included sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement, and increased patrols targeting speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive behavior. A total of 239 people were arrested for DWI, and officers investigated 563 crashes, none of which were fatal. In the […]
New York State Police have arrested five individuals in connection to the brutal torture and murder of Sam Nordquist, a Minnesota man who had been reported missing. Investigators revealed that Nordquist was subjected to prolonged physical and sexual abuse at Patty’s Lodge in Ontario County between December 2024 and February 2025. His body was later […]
A school bus carrying 10 high school students from the East Irondequoit Central School District was struck by a bullet while traveling along Route 104 on Monday morning. The incident shattered two windows, but thankfully, no injuries were reported among the students on board, who were en route to The Aquinas Institute. While school district […]
Three Rochester residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in St. Lawrence County, New York. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office reported that Eban Sternia, Javier Gonzalez, and Brooke Johnston were stopped on State Route 37 in Morristown. A search of the vehicle uncovered nine ounces of cocaine and three ounces of […]
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