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CRIME & SAFETY
Two people shot on Lyell Ave
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police are investigating a double shooting on Lyell Ave that happened just before midnight. Police responded to the 400 block for reports of shots fired. They found a 39-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was brought to Strong Memorial with what was determined to be […]
E-bike rider cited after crash with car in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A 16-year-old was injured in a crash between an electric bike and a car Thursday night in Rochester. It happened just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and Saxton Streets. Police said the Chevrolet sedan had a green light when it collided with the e-bike, throwing the rider to […]
Rochester man arrested for stealing ‘large amount of meat’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rochester man this week after deputies said he walked out of the Brockport Walmart with a “large amount of meat” he did not pay for – and allegedly flashed a knife at another customer who tried to intervene. Ethan White, 23, was arrested Wednesday night […]
Motorcyclist dead after crash at Rochester intersection
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Rochester on Tuesday. At approximately 6:10 p.m., Rochester police officers responded to a serious accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at the intersection of St. Paul Boulevard and St. Bridget’s Drive. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcyclist in critical condition, police said. ...
18-year-old woman killed in Route 531 crash identified
An 18-year-old Holley woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Route 531 in Ogden on Tuesday. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday identified the driver as Angelena K. Golisano. Deputies responded to Route 531 between Union and Washington streets at 6:42 a.m. Tuesday for the crash. ...
Teen bestiality suspect caught by own dad and sister allegedly flipped out and punched an inmate who mocked him with donkey sounds behind bars
A teen has been in jail for months after his own dad and sister reportedly told authorities of alleged assaults against a donkey and the family dog. Apparently others in the jailhouse were aware. The post Teen bestiality suspect caught by own dad and sister allegedly flipped out and punched an inmate who mocked him with donkey sounds behind bars first appeared on Law & Crime.
Car crashes through restaurant on North Clinton Ave
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A business on North Clinton Avenue was heavily damaged when a car crashed into it Thursday night. Rochester police said they responded to the 900 block of North Clinton Avenue around 11 p.m. for a burglar alarm at El Pilon Criollo. The alarm was activated when a red SUV struck the […]
Rochester woman nearly killed in machete attack faces her alleged assailant in court
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A woman nearly killed in a violent machete attack faced her alleged attacker in a courtroom Tuesday. Tina Schreib continues her courageous road back from that terrible night of April 18 and now hopes her accused assailant will face justice. We do want to warn...
Suspect escapes after armed carjacking attempt in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A suspect is on the loose after attempting to steal a car at knifepoint Wednesday in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, a 21-year-old driver and 15-year-old passenger were stopped at a red light at Genesee Park Boulevard around 3:00 p.m. when someone got into the back seat with a […]
Rochester police: Man with ghost gun arrested; firearm-making equipment seized
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Roshawn Nelson, 22, was arrested Monday by Rochester police for allegedly carrying a loaded "ghost gun." Police say the investigation led them to a home on Columbia Avenue, where they made troubling finds. "It can be a gut-wrenching endeavor to try to take someone into...
RPD Investigates 2 Shootings, Stabbing
Rochester police had a busy night, probing a stabbing and two shootings, all about 90 minutes apart. They say a man was slashed in the hand during a robbery on Alexander Street in the East End shortly before 11 last night. The victim declined treatment. Later, a 39-year-old city woman...
FBI: Scam that has cost senior citizens millions now in Rochester
A scam that largely targets senior citizens, convincing them to liquidate and hand over assets, is heating up again, according to the FBI. "The FBI has received numerous reports regarding these incidents across the country, including in the greater Rochester area," FBI officials said in an email Thursday, highlighting the scam. According to the...
Rochester man facing several charges after high-speed chase in Genesee County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Rochester man is facing several charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said around 4:30pm Thursday, they attempted to pull over 28-year-old Edward D. Grant, III, in the Town of Stafford, when he took off. The pursuit went through Batavia and […]
Incendiary device thrown toward Rochester driveway damages SUV, prompts ATF investigation
Rochester, N.Y. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating an incident that damaged a vehicle on the city's west side. Police received a report of a gunshot in the area late Wednesday night in the area of Backus and Emerson streets. Officers determined no shots...
2 arrested after stolen car crash in Brighton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One driver was injured by a stolen vehicle crash on West Henrietta Road Tuesday morning, according to the Brighton Police Department. Police identified Max Brady, 30 and Tyler Vergason, 30, as the occupants of the stolen vehicle, who fled on foot moments after the crash. Investigators located the suspects hours later […]
FBI warns of devastating scam: Local families lose hundreds of thousands in gold bar scheme
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The FBI field office in Rochester has investigated dozens of complaints from people ripped off in a devastating scam where thieves pose as government workers and convince victims to liquidate their assets and use the cash to buy gold bars. “The ones we’ve had locally, more...
RPD’s Bomb Squad investigates damaged vehicle on Backus St.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department’s Bomb Squad is investigating a damaged vehicle in the area of Backus Street and Emerson Street. RPD said they responded to the area for the report of a gunshot, but determined there was none. They found a vehicle damaged, which was consistent with the use of an […]
South Clinton Ave. re-opens after investigation into ‘suspicious package’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police re-opened South Clinton Avenue as an investigation into a suspicious package continues. Officers said a package was found in the 800 block of S. Clinton Ave. A section was closed and nearby residents were asked to stay indoors. This happened after RPD’s Professional Standards Section found the package in […]
Missing teen Brenna Tetrault located and safe
UPDATE: MCSO reports Brenna Tetrault has been safely located. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen from the Town of Rush. Deputies said 14-year-old Brenna Tetrault left her home Wednesday night and was last seen riding a bicycle north on East Henrietta Road. Brenna is described as […]
‘Any information helps:’ RPD looks to identify suspect tied to 2023 double homicide
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nearly one year after a double homicide on North Clinton Avenue in the City of Rochester, police are asking for the community’s help in locating a person of interest they feel could provide essential information to their investigation. RPD posted photos of the man captured on surveillance footage on X (formerly […]
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