Rochester NY

HENRIETTA, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says one of its deputies has been arrested after a domestic incident at a home in Henrietta. The sheriff’s office says it happened at around 6:38 p.m. Tuesday. Deputies got to the home and say they found a man and woman in an argument. After investigating, Ray […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A short-term rental property that was the scene of a shooting on Lake Avenue was issued a closure order by the City of Rochester. Over the weekend, police said two teenagers were shot at the property, where a party was taking place with dozens of other youths in attendance. Both victims, […]

State Police say a chase ended in a crash with a car flipped onto its side near the corner of Clifford Avenue and Newcomb Street on Wednesday.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Black Heritage Committee honored ten influential local Black women at City Hall on Tuesday night. The event celebrated their efforts in breaking boundaries and helping their communities thrive. Organizers emphasized the importance of such events to ensure the contributions of Black...

A traffic stop for speeding early Wednesday morning in Palmyra led to a driving while intoxicated arrest. Police identified the driver as Jaeda M. Wright. A Palmyra police officer stopped the vehicle around 2:08 a.m. after observing it traveling at a high rate of speed in a posted 30 mph zone.

Deputies arrested a man after a crash in Ontario County that investigators now say was intentional. Dane Cook, 45, of Brockport, faces a charge of first-degree assault following the February crash in the Town of Phelps. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 4 p.m. Feb. 20 to a single-vehicle crash...

Irondequoit, N.Y. — A former East Irondequoit Central School District teacher took a test for a student and harassed her to lie about the incident, according to misdemeanor complaints obtained. David Burchell, who taught English as a new language, was arrested on charges of aggravated harassment and endangering the...

Two Rochester men are facing felony charges following a forgery investigation in Wayne County. State Police say a stolen personal check was altered and deposited at an ATM earlier this year. Investigators later identified the suspects through bank records and surveillance footage. Thirty-eight-year-old Shelden...

Rochester, N.Y. — An officer for the Rochester Police Department was struck by a vehicle during an attempted arrest Tuesday afternoon in the city's Upper Falls neighborhood. Officers responded around 12:30 p.m. to the area of Upper Falls Boulevard and Thomas Street for a reported family trouble, according to police....

Webster, N.Y. — The Webster Police Department is asking for the public's help in the search for a missing man. Matt Barie, 51, was last seen Friday, Feb. 27 around 4:30 p.m. driving a white 2021 Hyundai Elantra, according to police. Barie is described as 5 feet 11 inches...