‘Make them suffer’: Sam Nordquist’s mother reflects on year without son
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It was one year ago this month when the mother of Sam Nordquist, a Minnesota man, realized something was wrong about his trip to the Finger Lakes region. He had left home in late September and never returned. Police say Nordquist was tortured and eventually killed while being held captive in...
Teen in custody after fights at East High; staff member injured trying to intervene
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 16-year-old boy from Rochester was taken into custody after police responded to multiple fights at East High School, during which a staff member was injured. Rochester Police responded to the school at 3:30 p.m. for the report of the fights at the school on East Main Street, and they heard that […]
MCSO searches for suspects in stolen car chase from Rochester to Gates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Authorities are searching for the suspects involved in a stolen vehicle chase from Rochester to Gates around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. Deputies of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said they saw the stolen vehicle around 2:30 a.m. in the area of Kingsboro Road and Scottsville Road. They...
2.2 Magnitude earthquake registered near Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y (WROC) — Wednesday night, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake was detected 12 miles north of Pulteneyville in Lake Ontario. Specifically, the tectonic movement was 7.9 km below the Earth, and the epicenter was located at approximately 43.396°N 77.175°W at 7:19 p.m. according to USGS. The total number of people...
Former parolee arrested in Evergreen Street assault, shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an investigation into an early October shooting on Evergreen Street. 27-year-old Hassann Ross has been charged after a man was found shot and suffering from injuries believed to be from an assault on Evergreen Street on...
Swan Dive eyes closure, as police barricades and a changing industry take a toll
The staple of the East End has faced challenges, from post-COVID changes in the industry to a Saturday "entertainment district" barricading the street.
Brighton PD confirm missing MCC student was found
UPDATE (10/22/2025): The Brighton Police Department has confirmed that the missing MCC student has been found. ORIGINAL STORY: ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 21-year-old Monroe Community College student who was reported missing Tuesday night. DShe was last seen around...
6 people displaced by Alameda Street apartment fire
Rochester, N.Y. — Six people were displaced by a fire in the Maplewood neighborhood early Wednesday, according to the Rochester Fire Department. Lt. Jackeline Sierra said firefighters responded to Alameda Street shortly after 3:20 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from a two-and-a-half-story rowhouse. Sierra said...
Man, 33, fighting for his life after shooting off Norton Street
Rochester Police are investigating after someone fired shots on Moulson Street off Norton Street on the city’s northeast side.
Owner of L&M Lanes selling the business, closing next week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester bowling alley L&M Lanes will be shutting down as the business is being sold. The owner of L&M Lanes took to social media to share that he is selling the business due to physical and mental struggles. The owner says there is a buyer, but they plan to close the […]
