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CRIME & SAFETY
Portion of West Walworth closed following two vehicle accident
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A portion West Walworth Road in Macedon was closed as crews are removed two damaged vehicles from the area. Macedon Police Department and Macedon fire responded to the scene. One grey truck was seen on its side, and another white vehicle with heavy damage to the front. The portion of West […]
New York State Police Seek Your Help Identifying These 2, Accused of Stealing From an Upstate Farm Stand
Take the road less traveled. Sure the New York State Thruway will get you from point A to point B quickly but think of all you will miss along the way. The small town charm of Main Street or perhaps the roadside farm stand where you can buy fresh goods from local farmers. Just don't be these guys.
DA Sandra Doorley's profane chastisement of officer was indefensible, report says
Monroe County's Office of Public Integrity determined that District Attorney Sandra Doorley's profane chastisement of a Webster police officer was indefensible and could encourage others to disobey directions from police. The review of Doorley's April interaction with Webster Police Officer Cameron Crisafulli determined that Doorley breached several of the county's ethic standards. Crisafulli was...
Four teens arrested after police chase through Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — Four teens were arrested after a police chase through the city after they were allegedly involved in a gunpoint robbery. Around 4:45 p.m., officers on patrol observed a car in the area of Columbia Avenue and Jefferson Avenue that was stolen during a gunpoint robbery early Sunday in the city.
CBP Seizes Over $500,000 Worth of Merchandise at Port of Rochester
A crackdown? No, call it a Croc-down. Toms Sues 'Unauthorized' Marketplace Resellers for Trademark Infringement U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized over half a million dollars’ worth of counterfeit goods at the Rochester, New York port last month, the agency announced Thursday. According to a release, the seized shipments “contained multiple ‘designer handbags, wallets, clothing, watches and sneakers.’ Among the counterfeits items grabbed by CBP were knockoff Crocs in a variety of color ways and sizes, per a photo shared by CBP. Officers also found counterfeit supplements and cosmetic and beauty items in the shipments, all of which it said...
Rochester man faces drug charges during traffic stop
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A man from Rochester is facing drug charges among others after a traffic stop on Thursday in Rochester on Lyell Avenue. Officers with the Gates Police Department pulled 47-year-old Shawn Spahn of Rochester over for driving with an expired inspection. Upon pulling Spahn over, officers learned Spahn’s license was expired and […]
MCSO: Knife recovered, suspect flees from Walmart robbery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery at the Sweden Walmart after the suspect fled. Deputies told News 8 they responded to the store around 12:40 p.m. Sunday to investigate reports of two people fighting. When deputies arrived, they were able to determine a robbery occurred where a man […]
Cash reward offered for information on RTS bus driver attack
Editor’s Note: The full press conference can be viewed at the bottom of this page. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester’s CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for information on the attack of an RTS bus driver last June. According to Mayor Evans, those who provide information will be eligible for a cash reward between $500 […]
20-year-old man shot on city's east side, drives himself to hospital while talking to 911
Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a 20-year-old man was shot around midnight while in his car near the intersection of Hudson Avenue and Avenue D, according to Rochester police. The victim drove himself to Rochester General Hospital while on the phone with 911. Officers met him...
Sunrise Smart Start: Trump rally shooting, stolen car crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, July 15, 2024. Weather Forecast: Hot, humid, and stormy to start the week in Rochester It is another hot and humid day with temperatures hanging in the middle 80s through this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are […]
Local Democrats condemn Trump assassination attempt; security tightens across NYS
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — President Joe Biden and fellow Democrats are condemning the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. This comes as security is increasing in Monroe County and across the state in the wake of Saturday's events. BACKGROUND: Secret Service director vows full cooperation in review of...
Walk-in shooting victim expected to survive
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department are investigating a shooting that took place Sunday just after midnight. Officers learned the victim who was shot was on the phone with 911 saying he was driving himself to Rochester General Hospital. Officers met the victim at RGH and say the 20-year-old victim was […]
Rochester police investigating gunpoint robbery near city's downtown area
Rochester, N.Y. — Police are investigating a gunpoint robbery just outside of the city's downtown area Monday night. Around 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of South Plymouth Avenue and Troup Street for a report of a gunpoint robbery. Once there, officers found the victim, a 22-year-old man,...
Funeral held for fallen Cleveland Police Officer Ritter
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A funeral will be held Saturday morning for fallen Cleveland Police officer Jamieson Ritter who was killed in the line of duty in Cleveland on July 4. Officer Ritter is a Webster native and was escorted back from Cleveland this past week. A wake for Officer Ritter was held Friday at […]
Vacant house fire on Lexington Avenue remains under investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A vacant home on Lexington Avenue was significantly damaged by a fire late Sunday night. According to the Rochester Fire Department, they heard via 911 call that there was a fire on the front porch of the home. They said the fire spread to the first floor and extended to the […]
Detroit-area county to pay $7 million to family of man killed while jailed for drunken driving
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area county agreed to a $7 million settlement in the death of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for a misdemeanor. Separately, a federal prosecutor announced Monday that the Wayne County jail has agreed to improve how it serves people with disabilities and mental health needs.
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