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On Sunday, July 5th the Frederick Douglas statue that was on display at the Maplewood Rose Garden was torn down and vandalized. Officers from the Rochester Police Department reported they found the statue and its pedestal damaged and removed from their base. The statue was found about 50 feet from its pedestal, leaning on the […]

Police Chiefs from Rochester, Irondequoit, Brighton, Gates and Greece have been holding meetings with community members for the past couple of nights to connect with the community and open a dialogue about law enforcement and how it effects the citizens of Rochester. Topics included community policing, excessive force, current events, policy and procedures. Rochester Police […]

The Rochester Police Department is looking for 11 suspects in connection with the destruction of property at the Public Safety Building. The individuals set city vehicles on fire, destroyed city property, and a construction trailer. The incidents took place Saturday at the Public Safety Building after the peaceful protest. The press release from Rochester police […]

Mayor Lovely Warren has posted a lengthy Facebook post to critique the activity and behavior of some Rochester residents over the long, memorial weekend. The Mayor wrote, “You must like what people say about our community. Calling us fools and spewing hateful rhetoric and other names. It breaks my heart to constantly hear…lock them up, […]

In an attempt to prevent neglected guns from getting into the wrong hands, the Rochester Police Department in partnership with the New York State Attorney General’s Office hosted a gun buyback program this past weekend. The collaborative effort allowed them to collect more than 100 rifles, handguns and assault rifles. All who turned in an unwanted […]

Two Rochester police officers were injured while attempting to break up a brawl over the weekend. Rochester Police Union President speaks out about the community’s increasing aggression and antagonism towards the RPD. Around 9 p.m. on Saturday night more than 50 Rochester police officers were called to the scene of a brawl at the Danforth Community […]