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22 exotic animals were found abandoned inside a downtown Rochester apartment leaving 1 dead. Reports say the pets were left behind after a former tenant was evicted from the apartment. There’s an ongoing investigation into this situation. The rescued animals are now being cared for at Lollypop Farm. https://13wham.com/news/local/over-20-exotic-animals-found-abandoned-in-downtown-rochester-building#
The Rochester Police Department has made public the outcomes of their Community Engagement Assessment, revealing areas for improvement in their engagement with the Rochester community. Chief David Smith highlighted the necessity for a symbiotic relationship between the public and police, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advance the department’s engagement strategies. This initiative is part of Rochester’s […]
The Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) conducted a town hall meeting on March 28, 2024, to discuss its findings on the use of force against juveniles by police officers. The report highlighted a concerning statistic that 80% of juveniles subjected to police force were Black, predominantly male. This gathering saw participation from various local nonprofits, […]
A boil water advisory was issued for parts of the city following the discovery of a body in the Highland Park Reservoir on the morning of March 19, 2024. The water was promptly shut off and rerouted, with police and water bureau officials responding to the scene. Initial tests indicated the water was clear of […]
After a long-fought legal battle, Cristal Starling of Rochester successfully reclaimed $8,040 that police seized during a 2020 raid on her apartment. No drugs were found in her residence, but the money was seized, and her then-boyfriend was arrested on unrelated charges, from which he was later acquitted. With assistance from the Institute for Justice, […]
Board of Education members approved a measure that would put six uniformed Rochester Police Department officers outside certain schools within the Rochester City School District at arrival and dismissal, once school begins on Sept. 6. It’s a move that district officials said is aimed at providing a more secure environment for students. According to the […]
A convenience store located in downtown Rochester on St Paul street was forced to close by the city of Rochester. Reports say the store was closed because the City and RPD believes it’s a big contributor to the problems in that area next to the RTS bus terminal. 2 men were shot in that same […]
Monday August 7th at 11:59pm is the last day to apply for the next RPD entry civil services exam on September 9th. Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years old at the time of the application. You can email recruit@cityofrochester.gov for more information. Apply herehttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofrochester?keywords=police%20officer
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 […]
RPD body camera footage from the deadly stampede at the Main Street Armory from March was released last week. Reports say there is hours of footage from the event that night at the Main Street Armory. The video showed RPD officers checking the building for people after the madness calmed down and found some of […]