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Cleanup to honor two slain West Webster firefighters
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Dozens gathered Saturday morning to clean up the West Webster Memorial to honor firefighters Michael Chiapperini and Tomasz Kaczowka who were killed during an ambush on Christmas Eve in 2012. The cleanup also honors members of the Webster Police Department, Webster Fire Department, and Webster Fire Department who responded that day. […]
East Rochester Police Officer struck by car as suspect flees traffic stop
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – An East Rochester Police officer was hit by a car as the driver fled during a traffic stop near East Linden Avenue Thursday night. East Rochester Police said an officer pulled over a vehicle for speeding just after 11 p.m. on North Washington Street. The officer told the driver she was […]
Benucci’s Restaurant to close after 30 years in business
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After 30-years in business, Benucci’s Restaurant on Monroe Avenue will be closing its doors, the business announced in a Facebook post. The closure follows owner Rhonda Stamatis and Chef and General Manager George Stamatis decision to retire. “We will never forget the outpouring of support for the restaurant and the words […]
Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies punched during traffic stop
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester woman was arrested Thursday after investigators said she punched deputies during a traffic stop in Farmington. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over Marjerlie Espada-Rodriguez around 4:00 p.m. on State Route 322 for a cracked windshield and no front license plate. Espada-Rodriguez, 22, allegedly punched the […]
That time all of Rochester took pictures of the northern lights: See the images
If you did not see and/or shoot pictures of the northern lights last night, you may be in the minority. It was such an event that one commenter on the Rochester subreddit felt compelled to suggest “northern lights etiquette” for watchers. “Perhaps I’m just shouting into the void — but when you go see the Northern Lights (now and/or in the future) and you are parked at a beach, park, etc — do not leave your car’s...
Man charged with falsely reporting mass shooting in Hopewell
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Keuka Park man is accused of falsely reporting a mass shooting at a retail location in Hopewell. The Ontario County Sherrif’s Office said the incident happened on November 24, 2023. 21-year-old Cameron Manley was arrested last week and charged with falsely reporting an incident in the third degree. Deputies did […]
Palmyra couple hauls two 55-foot trailers of donations to North Carolina for hurricane relief
PALMYRA, N.Y. (WROC) — Last week, News 8 told the story of a man from Palmyra taking relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Helene into his own hands. He said he would drive a trailer filled with the community’s donations down to North Carolina. Todd and his fiancé Bridget are back from two trips, […]
Shooter sentenced in Wellington Avenue murder
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was found guilty of murder Friday for a 2022 drive-by shooting on Wellington Avenue. Marlon Williams, 35, was convicted on second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapons charges. Prosecutors said he was driving on July 15, 2022 when he saw Shaquan Parker and shot him twice […]
Police chase ends in several arrests related to string of commercial burglaries in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Rochester Police Department investigation into a string of commercial burglaries resulted in a stolen vehicle pursuit and four arrests in Rochester. There were multiple break-ins at business in the Mt. Hope Avenue area. Police say a total of five locations were burglarized by a group of teenagers. Locations damaged include: […]
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