Boy killed in Rochester house fire as accused arsonist heads to trial
Rochester, NY – A 5-year-old boy was killed in a late-night blaze that prosecutors say was deliberately set as part of a violent retaliation — …
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Watch: Big cat spotted on house cam raises concerns for Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – State environmental officials are investigating reports of a large feline roaming within city limits after a Rochester homeowner’s security camera recorded what …
Christmas morning killer sentenced to 25 years for deadly Rochester beating
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man who brutally beat another to death on Christmas morning last year was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison, Monroe …
Lucky numbers pay off for Rochester player with big TAKE 5 prize
ROCHESTER, NY – A lucky Rochester player won a $19,958 top prize in the March 8 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing, according to the New York …
Rochester Wegmans sells $18K winning TAKE 5 ticket
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 player struck gold in the Jan. 23 midday drawing, winning a top prize of $18,298.50. The New York Lottery …
Rochester ticket holder is now $29K richer thanks to the latest Take 5 drawing
ROCHESTER, NY — A top-prize Take 5 ticket worth $29,444.50 was sold in Rochester for the Jan. 5 evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced …
Tops Markets delivers $18K lottery winner in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A lucky Take 5 player in Rochester has won $18,758 after purchasing a top-prize ticket for the December 18 midday drawing. The …
Rochester man charged with interstate threats and stalking following officer confrontation
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—A Rochester man was arrested and charged with transmitting interstate threats and stalking after allegedly threatening a police officer involved in his earlier arrest, …
Wegmans shopper in Rochester scores $50K Powerball prize
ROCHESTER, NY — A Powerball ticket sold in Rochester for the Nov. 23 drawing has earned its lucky holder a $50,000 third-prize win, according to …
Buffalo police seek help locating missing 17-year-old from Rochester
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Zabriah Hyland, who has been reported missing from Rochester …
Two Rochester residents charged in USPS mail theft and robbery conspiracy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two Rochester residents were arrested and charged today in connection with a series of crimes involving the robbery of a U.S. Postal …
Rochester Man Sentenced for Role in Illegal Sports Betting Operation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man was sentenced to one year of probation on Friday for his involvement in an illegal sports betting ring, U.S. …
Million-Dollar Powerball Ticket Purchased in Rochester
ROCHESTER, NY – A second-prize-winning ticket worth $1,000,000 was sold in Rochester for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, the New York Lottery announced. The ticket …
Rochester Ticket Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
ROCHESTER, NY – The New York Lottery announced that a second-prize-winning ticket worth $1,000,000 was sold in Rochester for the Powerball drawing on Saturday. The …
Deadly Mass Shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester
ROCHESTER, NY — A mass shooting at Maplewood Park on Sunday evening has left one person dead and six others injured. Rochester Police were called …
Charges Filed Against State Trooper in Fatal Rochester Crash
Rochester, MN — Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem announced that criminal charges have been filed against Trooper Shane Roper for his involvement in a fatal …
Shooting in Rochester Leaves One Injured
Rochester, NY – Just after 5:45 p.m., officers responded to the area of South Goodman Avenue and Monroe Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon …
Family Files Lawsuit Against EMTs and Rochester Police for Man’s Death
ROCHESTER, NY — In a grave turn of events last year, 48-year-old Julian Coleman reportedly struggled to breathe while in an ambulance, leading to a …
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Theft and Possession of USPS Key
ROCHESTER, NY – Nathan Romar Arnold, a 23-year-old Rochester resident, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing a United States Postal Service (USPS) key and theft …
Top-Prize TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Rochester
Rochester, NY — A Rochester resident has hit the jackpot with a top-prize winning ticket for the June 16 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing, as announced …
Rochester man pleads guilty for his role in illegal sports betting ring
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan K. McGuire and Melissa M. Marangola, who are handling the case, stated that between April 25, 2019, and April 17, 2021, …
Former Rochester mail carrier sentenced for stealing mail
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that in January 2022, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) received complaints from individuals stating …
CBP Officers at the Port of Rochester Discovered Counterfeit NFL, NBA, and MLB Championship Rings
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rochester Port of Entry seized Super Bowl, World Series, and NBA Championship rings …
Rochester Bloods Associate Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
ROCHESTER, NY – Mario Cain-Henry, 31, from Rochester, NY, has been sentenced to 144 months in prison following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute controlled …
Rochester man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for drug trafficking and gun possession
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brett A. Harvey, who handled the case, stated that Dyck operated a drug house on Warsaw Street in Rochester, using workers, who …
TAKE 5 Lottery Winners in Rochester and West Babylon
ROCHESTER, NY and WEST BABYLON, NY — The New York Lottery announced that two top-prize TAKE 5 tickets from the April 27 evening drawing were …
TAKE 5 $19K Ticket Sold in Rochester
Rochester, NY – A winning ticket for the TAKE 5 midday drawing on Tuesday was purchased at a local Wegmans. The ticket, sold at the …
CBP Continues to Find Fake Goods Imported at the Rochester, N.Y. Port of Entry
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rochester Port of Entry seized various designer items throughout March and April for …
Top-Prize TAKE 5 Tickets Hit in Brooklyn and Rochester
Brooklyn, NY – The New York Lottery confirmed that several top-prize tickets from the April 13 TAKE 5 evening drawing were sold in Brooklyn and …
$19k Top-Prize Lottery Ticket Sold at Rochester Wegman’s Kwik Fill
ROCHESTER, NY – A lucky lottery participant has won the top prize in the TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing on March 28, announced by the New …
Rochester Mayor Calls for Investigation into Patient’s Death After Police Removal from Ambulance
ROCHESTER, NY — A disturbing incident involving a patient’s death in Rochester has led Mayor Malik Evans to call for an official investigation. Video footage …
Teen Shot in Rochester, Investigation Ongoing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 19-year-old Rochester man sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds on Tuesday evening. The Rochester Police Department is actively investigating the shooting, which occurred …
Shooting at Known Rochester Drug Den Leaves One Dead
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A fatal shooting occurred Sunday night in Rochester, resulting in the death of 37-year-old Michael Ingram. Rochester Police were called to a …
Fugitive Gunman Sought in Shooting of 19-Year-Old in Rochester
ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 19th Ward. A 19-year-old man, whose …
Arrest Made in Rochester Transit Center Shooting
ROCHESTER, NY— The Rochester Police Department has reported the arrest of 44-year-old Jamel Robinson following a fatal shooting outside the Transit Center. Robinson faces charges …
Rochester Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Home Invasions Targeting Drug Dealers
ROCHESTER, NY – Today, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the sentencing of Robert Forbes, Jr., also known as Ra Ra and Henny, to 228 …
Rochester man going to prison for 19 years for four home invasions targeting drug dealers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Robert Forbes, Jr. a/k/a Ra Ra a/k/a Henny, 37, of Rochester, NY, who was …
Rochester mail carrier arrested, charged with theft and destruction of mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Marlene Cruz, 40, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with delay or …
Two Shootings Reported Overnight in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Police were alerted to two separate shooting incidents during the early hours of Saturday on the city’s east side. The initial …
Rochester man arrested, accused of defrauding lending company out of hundreds of thousands of dollars
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Paul Paredes, 52, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with …
Boy and Woman Injured in Rochester North Side Shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Late Thursday night, a shooting incident occurred on the city’s north side near North Clinton Avenue and Avenue D. Police officers arrived …
Rochester man going to prison for COVID fraud
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Kenyatta Phipps, 47, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud, was sentenced …
Man Shot in Rochester Refuses Medical Aid, Flees Scene
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Police are probing into a shooting that took place on Lorenzo Street on the city’s west side last Friday morning, just before …
Rochester Army Contractor Sentenced for Providing Faulty Gas Mask Filters for Increased Profitability
ROCHESTER, NY – Reginald Cannon, 55, of Rochester, received a sentence of two years’ probation, a $200,000 fine, and is ordered to pay restitution amounting …
Morning Shooting in Rochester Leaves One Dead
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Police Department is investigating a homicide from Saturday morning. Around 8:45 am, officers were called to the intersection of Goodman …
Officer-Involved Shooting in Rochester Under Investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – An officer-involved shooting took place on Monday night around 9:45 p.m. The Rochester Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to Seventh …
Man Shot Near Joseph Avenue in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A 36-year-old man was shot in the vicinity of Joseph Avenue and Joseph Street around 8:50 p.m. on Monday. The Rochester Police …
24-Year-Old Shot in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening in the northwest side of the city. Officers were dispatched to the …
Man in Critical Condition After Rochester Shooting Near School
ROCHESTER, NY – A 51-year-old man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot on Gilmore Street. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. …
Police Investigating After Woman Shot in Rochester
ROCHESTER, NY – A woman in her 20s was injured in a shooting on Oakman Street off North Clinton Avenue in Rochester on Friday. Rochester …