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Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a public safety update in Rochester, focusing on efforts to combat crime in the city. While she highlighted significant progress in reducing crime in 2024—including a 40% drop in shootings and a 58% decrease in car thefts—recent violent incidents have raised concerns. Hochul referenced a series of tragedies, including a homicide […]
3 teens involved in a deadly crash after a police chase are now facing charges. The 17-year-old is now facing 2nd degree murder and 1st degree reckless endangerment, the other two 19-year-olds are being charged with Possession of stolen property in connection of stealing the Kia and discarding a loaded ghost gun while running from […]
New York State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 7-year boy that was taken by his mother Celeta Johnson in Rochester Tuesday. Police say the boy was found safe in a home in Rochester. The mother of the boy posted a video on YouTube explaining the situation.
Teens fleeing from police in a stolen Kia ends in a crash killing a elderly man in Brighton. RPD say the chase started in Rochester and ended in Brighton. Reports say 3 teens were taken to the hospital with injuries. Neighbors speak after stolen car chase ends in deadly crash in Brighton – WHEC.com
The parents of a 3-month-old baby that was mauled to death by 2 dogs are now being charged with manslaughter. According to reports the couple stayed the night at a home on Bidwell Terrace and left the baby sleeping on the attic floor next to 2 dogs while they left the room to smoke marijuana. […]
RPD made an arrest in connection with a triple shooting that happened earlier this week on Hazelwood Terrace that killed a 19-year-old female and injured 2 teen boys 15 and 16. Reports say one of the teen boys was the intended target and the female was stuck by a stray bullet. The 2 suspects, both […]
A 63-year-old woman in Rochester, New York, was shot inside her home on Arnett Boulevard after a bullet from outside went through her window. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m., prompting police to respond to reports of gunshots and a person being shot. The victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she is being […]
A three-month-old baby has died after being attacked by dogs at a residence on Bidwell Terrace. The Rochester Police have removed “pit-bull type dogs” from the home, as they believe these animals were involved in the attack. At this time, no charges have been filed. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to understand the […]
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)
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