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Police are investigating after more than a dozen vehicles had their tires slashed late Tuesday night in Rochester’s East End. Officers responded around 11:30 p.m. near East Avenue, Scio Street and Matthews Street. Investigators are canvassing the neighborhood and following leads. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or […]
The Rochester City School District is considering four options for school security as the new year approaches. The administration recommends having Rochester Police Department officers at schools during arrival and dismissal. Some students and parents oppose the plan, saying police presence could increase fear and anxiety. Others want the money used for mental health services. […]
On Sunday evening, a false 911 call triggered a major police response near South Avenue in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded around 7:06 p.m. after an anonymous caller claimed to have committed a firearm-related offense. Police established a perimeter and temporarily closed parts of Elmwood Avenue and South Avenue while investigating. Authorities […]
A Rochester Police officer continues to recover at Rochester General Hospital after he was shot in the line of duty on Friday, applying a tourniquet on himself to stop the bleeding. RPD Chief David Smith said the suspect took his own life after the shooting. According to Smith, the man pulled out a gun and […]
The City of Rochester is recruiting volunteers for a civilian panel that helps interview police officer candidates and advises leadership. Applicants must be 21+, live in Rochester, pass a background check, and commit to training and a two-year term. Deadline: March 30 (rolling applications). https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-human-resource-management/civilian-public-safety-interview-panel https://www.whec.com/top-news/city-of-rochester-looking-for-panel-of-volunteers-that-help-hire-rpd-officers
A statue of the Virgin Mary was stolen from a grotto at Holy Cross Church, according to pastor Father William Coffas. The grotto, built by four local brothers after surviving World War II, serves as a historic prayer site dedicated to veterans. The church is asking for the statue to be returned safely with no […]
The Rochester Police Department graduated 10 participants from its workforce development program Monday at the Public Safety Building. After completing weeks of physical, mental, and professional training, the graduates — including Jessica Gamez, who credited her parents’ values for her drive — will move on to the police academy. More information about the program is […]
Police in Rochester are searching for suspects after two mail carriers were robbed Thursday afternoon. The first incident happened around 3:20 p.m. on Clifford Avenue, followed by a second around 4:05 p.m. at Depew and Forbes streets. Property was stolen in both cases. K-9 units searched the areas but found nothing, and no arrests have […]
The Rochester Police Department is focusing on Lyell Avenue this week to address long-standing issues like drug activity, prostitution, and sex trafficking. Officers are walking the streets, talking to residents and business owners, and targeting abandoned buildings. The effort goes beyond enforcement, aiming to connect people with support services. This initiative follows similar work on […]
Authorities in Rochester and Monroe County are warning the public about 29-year-old Oleksandr Levytskyy of Irondequoit, who is accused of stalking and harassing multiple women. He was recently arrested for following a woman to work and making sexual comments, then released due to state law. He had also been arrested in July for similar behavior. […]
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