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Man charged in double homicide outside Rochester bar
A man accused of shooting two others to death outside a bar on North Goodman Street in February has been arrested, Rochester police announced Wednesday afternoon. Hector Ramos-Diaz, 42, was apprehended in Puerto Rico in March but was not extradited back to Rochester until this week. He arrived in Rochester Wednesday afternoon, said Capt. Greg Bello of the Rochester Police Department. ...
Slain Cleveland cop a McQuaid grad, son of former Greece Police officer who was at West Webster tragedy
CLEVELAND, OHIO – A police officer killed on the job on the Fourth of July was raised in Webster and graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School. Jamieson Ritter, 27, was a four-year veteran of the force. He’s the son of retired Greece Police Officer Jon Ritter. The elder Ritter was credited with saving lives on Christmas Eve 2012 when William Spengler set a fire and shot and killed responding firefighters on Lake Road. Ritter was on his way to work and used to his car to prevent others from happen upon the gunfire.
State Police are cracking down on drunk driving over the Fourth of July
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York State Police are cracking down on drunk driving over the long Fourth of July weekend. State Police are increasing patrols starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday until just before midnight on Sunday. Expect to see sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Police issued more than...
Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Rochester shooting
A 26-year-old man was seriously injured when he was shot early Wednesday morning in northeast Rochester, according to police. Emergency responders were called to a home on Rialto Street, near Hollenbeck Street, around 12:15 a.m., where it was reported that someone had been shot, said Capt. Adam Radens of the Rochester Police Department. Officers found the injured man, who was shot at least once in his upper body while inside 28 Rialto St., said Rochester Police Capt....
Three alarm warehouse fire in Brockport
Just before 12:30 a.m. on July 1, Brockport Firefighters responded with fire companies from three counties for a reported structure fire at the abandoned warehouse next to 180 State Street, declaring a 3rd Alarm Fire. First arriving responders reported heavy flames coming from the roof at the south end of...
'You would freak out too': Family says EMT, police let father struggling to breathe die on sidewalk after emergency
Julian Coleman, 48, could not breathe when he was aboard an ambulance last year in New York and according to a newly-filed lawsuit from his family, instead of EMTs in Rochester helping to save Coleman's life, they called police, ordered him off the ambulance while he gasped for air and then left him to die on a sidewalk. The post ‘You would freak out too’: Family sues after father allegedly left gasping for air and dying on the sidewalk after being thrown out of ambulance first appeared on Law & Crime.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting deer in Hamlin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A motorcyclist was hospitalized Tuesday, after hitting a deer while driving in Hamlin. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said the motorcyclist hit a deer on Morton Road. The motorcyclist was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. Police did not know the extent of their injuries. Morton Road was closed between Redman Road […]
Boy, 7, hit by U-Haul while crossing West Ridge Road
GREECE, N.Y. – A boy is in critical condition after he was hit by a U-Haul. This happened just after 3 p.m. Thursday on West Ridge Road near Corona Road. Greece Police say the 7-year-old boy was crossing the street when he was hit. He was rushed to Strong...
Bodycam Footage Exposes Charlotte Officer Stealing from Suspect: The Arrest and Aftermath (video)
Renewed news at 5 PM reveals the release of body camera footage central to an investigation involving former CMPD Officer Henry Chapman. The footage captures an incident where Chapman is accused of stealing money from a suspect in his custody. Traffic Stop Incident. The incident took place on March 14th...
Rochester Man Killed in Fatal Collision on Old US 31 in Fulton County
A tragic incident unfolded in Fulton County when a Rochester man lost his life in a vehicular collision. The crash, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, involved two vehicles and resulted in serious injuries and a fatality. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, just after 4 p.m., law enforcement from the Indiana State Police and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the site near 4960 North Old US 31 in Rochester.
Crime Stoppers: Unsolved murder of Sherrice Jackson
July 2, 2024 marks 3 years since Sherrice Jackson was murdered. Three years after Jackson's death, her killer is still at large. Rochester Police Investigators Matt Klein and Mario Correia join Good Day Rochester to discuss the continuing investigation. "Three years ago, Jackson was murdered in her home at 151...
Stranded man rescued from embankment in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester firefighters rescued a man who was stranded on an embankment along the Genesee River Wednesday. Crews were called to the Seth Green area shortly after 4:00 p.m. for the water rescue. Firefighters said a man was stuck on an embankment, unable to cross the water to safety. The Rochester Fire […]
Police find ghost gun during traffic stop in Gates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was arrested Monday after police said they found a handgun with 3D printed parts in his possession. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a Honda Accord in Gates around 3:15 p.m. They claim the driver “exhibited nervous behavior” and had a black bag between his […]
Irondequoit police: Parolee jumped into river to evade officers after motorcycle chase
Rochester, N.Y. — A man faces charges after he allegedly led police on a motorcycle chase and tried to swim away from them. Irondequoit police said they were chasing a motorcycle Tuesday night along Lakeshore Boulevard when the operator, Jeremiah Torres, 26, abandoned the bike at the Westage at the Harbor next to the U.S. Coast Guard station and jumped into the Genesee River.
Dog shot on Lenox Street in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A small dog was shot in Rochester on Independence Day. According to Rochester police, officers were called to Lenox Street around 6:30 p.m. for the shooting. Investigators said a suspect or suspects shot multiple times, but only hit the dog one time in the leg. The dog was left in the […]
Man shot multiple times on Heidelberg Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man is expected to survive a shooting that happened on Heidelberg Street late Monday night. Rochester police said they responded to that area around 11:38 p.m. for a ShotSpotter activation. Officers found the victim, who is in his 30s, with multiple gunshot wounds to his lower body. The victim was […]
Former Greece deputy town supervisor pleads not guilty in court
GREECE, N.Y. — Former Greece deputy town supervisor Michelle Marini has pleaded not guilty to charges of grand larceny and corrupting the government. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office said that the charges stemmed partly from Marini’s involvement with the development and construction of the Greece Community and Senior Center, now called The Center at Greece Town Hall.
Rochester police: Officer nearly struck during stolen vehicle pursuit
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – The driver of a stolen vehicle nearly struck an officer during a pursuit in the city Tuesday night, according to the Rochester Police Department. Police said vehicle was stolen on Lyell Avenue and Daus Alley just before 8:30 p.m. The owner of the vehicle reported...
Crews battle fire at vacant warehouse on Sherer Street
Rochester, N.Y. — The cause of a fire Wednesday afternoon at a vacant warehouse on the city's west side is under investigation. Firefighters responded to the scene on Sherer Street just before 2:15 p.m. and worked to put out the fire from the outside. "The roof is collapsing, so...
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