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As the weather warms up, Rochester police are reminding residents of the rules for safely and legally operating e-bikes and e-scooters. According to RPD Traffic Enforcement Officer James Thuerck, riders must use bike lanes or ride on the right-hand side of the road, and sidewalks are strictly off-limits. In New York State, e-scooters are capped […]
Rochester Police confirmed that a 10-year-old child was responsible for a vehicle accident Sunday afternoon after crashing into two cars and a storefront. The incident occurred around 3:07 p.m. at Rainbow clothing store on Lyell Avenue. Authorities say the child was in a 2019 Jeep Cherokee with their mother and another adult who had left […]
Two Rochester Police Department vehicles were damaged after colliding while responding to a false kidnapping report near the Inner Loop and Scio Street. Officers had received a 911 call claiming an abduction in progress, prompting an urgent response. When police located the vehicle in question, a person fled the scene, escalating the situation. As backup […]
New York State Senator Rob Ortt is advocating for increased police powers to assist federal immigration enforcement, including in sanctuary cities like Rochester. He plans to present his proposal at the Rochester Police Locust Club Union headquarters. The issue gained attention following a video showing Rochester police officers collaborating with Border Patrol and Homeland Security […]
A video has revealed a Rochester Police officer assisting Border Patrol and Homeland Security during a traffic stop, an action city officials claim violates policy. The incident occurred Monday night at Lyell Avenue and Whitney Street, where officers made individuals exit a van and helped handcuff them, against city regulations. An internal investigation is underway, […]
The Rochester Police Department is actively seeking new officers, with the application deadline fast approaching on Friday, April 4. Interested candidates will need to take a written exam on Saturday, May 4, followed by an agility test scheduled for June 20-22. To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria: Be a U.S. citizen Hold a […]
Rochester police are searching for a suspect after a dog was shot early Friday morning on St. Paul Street. According to the Rochester Police Department (RPD), the dog’s owner was walking with the dog off-leash when he suddenly heard a gunshot. Upon checking, he discovered that his dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Fortunately, the […]
Captain Frank Umbrino of the Rochester Police Department is recovering after his unmarked patrol car was struck by a stolen Kia on Tuesday near Lyell Avenue and Broad Street. This incident follows another recent case where an 11-year-old was taken into custody for driving a stolen vehicle and hitting a pedestrian. When such young individuals […]
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 […]
The Rochester Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying two individuals connected to multiple incidents of criminal mischief and larceny involving vehicles in the city. Police released four photos of the suspects but did not provide additional details about the incidents. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or email rpdtipline@cityofrochester.gov. Rochester police ask […]
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