RPD looking for 13-year-old last seen before school Monday
Rochester Police are looking for 13-year-old Loyalty Jones who was reported missing Tuesday.
Wisconsin man wanted on homicide charges arrested in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 41-year-old man wanted in Wisconsin on homicide charges was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force in Rochester Monday. U.S. Marshals say a warrant was issued on July 5, 2022, charging Carlos Santiago with first degree intentional homicide, possession of a firearm by a felon, and bail jumping.
Parolee charged after drugs, $5K found during Brockport traffic stop
BROCKPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has been arrested and charged after drugs, including fentanyl, and $5,000 worth of cash were allegedly found during a traffic stop in Brockport. According to the Brockport Police Department, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for an infraction. During the stop, police...
Hazardous conditions lead to multiple crashes across Rochester region
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A string of car accidents Sunday night across the Rochester region appears to have been caused by hazardous weather and slippery road conditions, according to local authorities and safety experts. Valerie Puma, spokesperson for AAA, said winter weather patterns have created dangerous driving...
Evening Briefing: Jury seated in trial of former Marcy CO charged with manslaughter, health...
Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A majority of Tuesday will be dry before another fast moving disturbance brings a rain/snow mix to the region by Tuesday evening. We may squeeze out a...
Communication failure leaves Rochester passengers stranded
A communication breakdown at Rochester International Airport left about a dozen passengers stranded when the TSA security line closed before they made it through security.
Deputies: Rochester felon arrested on 490 with loaded gun, cocaine, and cash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A convicted felon from Rochester was arrested early Friday morning on Interstate 490 near Interstate 390. Deputies said he was driving under the influence. Authorities discovered nine bags of cocaine, a handgun loaded with 13 rounds, and nearly $13,000 in cash in his car. James Gresham...
New Mexican restaurant opens in Penfield
Mamitas Mexican Cuisine has opened at 1778 Penfield Road in Penfield in the former home to Guacamole Tacos & Margaritas, which closed in 2024 . Owner Mauricio Hernandez, a native of Monterrey, Mexico, has owned several Mexican food establishments, including a tortilla factory. He was, for a time, a partner in the...
Police recruits required to take new domestic violence prevention training
Gates, N.Y. (WHAM) — Police agencies in Monroe County are among those required to provided increased domestic violence training to new recruits. It's part of an effort to save lives in what can often be the most unpredictable calls law enforcement respond to. "Domestic violence is one of the...
Kidnapping investigation leads to multiple arrests in Rochester
Four people were charged following a weekend encounter where two men were held captive in a city residence, threatened and assaulted, according to Rochester police. The incident - which occurred at a Weyl Street residence and involved two people who were bitten by dogs - ended around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10,...

















