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Several suspects are in custody after a string of burglaries happened in Rochester overnight in the Mount Hope area. Police chased a car leaving the scene of a burglary once the car stopped there was a foot chase. See photos: At least four burglaries overnight around Mount Hope Avenue – WHEC.com
This weekend the city announced there will be an age restriction to be in the East ave East End area for people to be 21 and older due to recent incidents involving gun fire during the nightlight hours. RPD says the age restriction decision falls in line with state’s Gun Violence Emergency RPD said more […]
An RPD investigator that was suspended after an incident that happened at Strong Hospital involving an EMT has reached a disciplinary agreement. According to reports back in July of 2022 the investigator car was dinged while an EMT crew was unloading a patient from their ambulance. Surveillance video shows a Confrontation between the EMT and […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is appealing to the public for help in locating a suspect involved in a July mass shooting at Maplewood Park. Authorities are searching for 20-year-old Niger Johnson, who is wanted on charges of reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. During a news conference on Wednesday, […]
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 […]
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