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Rochester City Council officially voted in favor of a proposal to allow officers at select RCSD schools during arrival and dismissal times through the summer and into the next school year. The approved proposal has a new price tag of $861,000 — up from the initial $90,000 plan to cover only the summer. Councilmember Mary […]
RPD has released a new video of the car that was involved in a hit & run with a 3 year old on July 10th on Mt. Read Blvd. The 3 year old sustained life threatening injuries. Rochester police release new video in Mt. Read hit-and-run investigation (rochesterfirst.com)
Webster Police Department is under the microscope again but this time it’s involving a WPD sergeant that is under investigation from a situation that happened on April 1st were the officer is accused of turning off his body camera during an Interaction with an authentic Rochester police officer. Officers responded to a person passed out […]
Rochester’s CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward of $500 to $2,000 for information on the attack of an RTS bus driver on June 18. Mayor Evans, who contributed $1,000 to the fund, emphasized the importance of RTS and its bus drivers to the community. The incident occurred when the bus driver picked up two males […]
We are seeking public assistance in identifying the below pictured individual that shot an RTS driver with a BB gun in the 400 block of Bay Street, around 3pm yesterday. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 911, 311, or email RPDTipLine@CityofRochester.gov. pic.twitter.com/a63YQg7P82 — Rochester NY Police (@RochesterNYPD) June 19, 2024
A 3 year old boy is in critical but stable condition with life threatening injuries after being hit by a car last night. RPD is investigating and saying that it was a hit and run on Mt Read Blvd around 10pm near Jay St. Police are investigating to confirm that the boy was alone when […]
RCSD has approved keeping police at schools over the summer. Reports say RCSD and RPD have an agreement for almost $91,000. It was a 5-2 vote most agreed this will keep schools safe while others say there’s other way to deal with it. RCSD greenlights police presence at schools during summer (13wham.com)
Law enforcement in Rochester is emphasizing the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, following two recent child abduction incidents. On Saturday night, a car was stolen on Dr. Samuel McCree Way with a two-year-old child inside. The vehicle was quickly recovered with the child unharmed. Earlier in the week, another abduction occurred, leading to […]
After a violent weekend at MLK Park where 6 people were shot ages 17 through 33. Mayor Malik Evans announced that the park will close early until further notice. The Park will now be closed down at 8pm daily, this isn’t the first incident involving violence during the after hours. City of Rochester to shut […]
On May 25, 2024, a 51-year-old worker was fatally struck while working in a manhole at a gas station located at Lyell Avenue and Mt. Read Boulevard in Rochester, NY. The incident occurred when a 45-year-old driver, who drove into the gas station parking lot around 11:30 a.m., accidentally hit the worker, who was obscured […]