Large police presence near Smith Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — There is currently a police investigation near Saratoga and Smith Streets in Rochester. A News10NBC photojournalist was at the scene and saw multiple Rochester Police officers and them blocking off part of the road with caution tape. Our crews also saw a bike lying in the roadway. This is a...
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run after suspect returns to scene
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greece Police Department arrested a teen in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on Friday night. According to police, officers responded to the 1000 block of English Road in Greece at 11:37 p.m. on Friday after it was reported that an unconscious man was lying in a...
Rochester man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy linked to murder of Rochester Police officer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A Rochester man pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy connected to the murder of Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz. RELATED: What we know about the killing of Officer Mazurkiewicz and the man charged (July 2022) The District Attorney’s Office said police raided the Laser Street home of...
Victor Antonetti Sr. remembered as Latin Music mentor and inspiration
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The family of Victor Antonetti, Sr, is mourning the patriarch’s passing at the age of 77. Those who knew and are inspired by the beloved cultural leader and Rochester musician say he is a source of joy, unity, and pride. Antonetti moved to Rochester from Salinas, Puerto Rico, when he was […]
Doctors advise vaccinating kids before school starts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As the new school year approaches, doctors are urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on required vaccines. Pediatricians highlight that certain vaccines are mandatory for students entering kindergarten, sixth, seventh, and twelfth grades. These include boosters for MMR,...
Woman arrested on bench warrant after traffic stop in Ontario County
Deputies arrested a woman in Stanley on Saturday morning after a routine traffic stop revealed an active bench warrant. April Marie Holland, 45, of Rochester, was wanted for failing to appear in Farmington Town Court on July 28. The original charges included criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th...
Lollypop Farm rescues and cares for 45 cats removed from Perinton home
Perinton, N.Y. — Dozens of cats seized Wednesday from a home in Perinton are under the care of Lollypop Farm. The organization said the Monroe County Sheriff's Office executed a warrant on Kreag Road and removed 45 cats from the home after determining the living conditions weren't suitable. BACKGROUND:...
Woman sentenced to nine months in jail for concealing deceased boyfriend’s body
Rochester, N.Y. - A woman accused of hiding the remains of her deceased boyfriend and collecting his Social Security checks was sentenced on Friday to nine months in prison. Prosecutors say Wendy Stone kept her boyfriend's body in a bin and poured bleach on it, while collecting his Social Security payments.
RPD: Shots fired during home invasion on Avenue D
Rochester Police say a resident of a home on Avenue D fired shots at a suspect who broke in on Friday morning.
RCSD Superintendent Rosser to host community discussion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Dr. Eric Rosser, Superintendent of the Rochester City School District, invites students, families, staff, and members of the community to attend a community conversation Saturday in effort to have open dialogue and build connections for those in the Rochester City School District ahead of the...