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 appears to be a mountain lion early…
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 announced that the winning ticket was purchased…
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 Sunday. The winning ticket was purchased at…
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 winning ticket was sold at Tops Markets,…
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, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced Thursday.…
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 the New York Lottery. The winning ticket…
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 and is believed to be in the…
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 Service (USPS) letter carrier and the unlawful…
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. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced. James Civiletti,…
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 was sold at Speedway, located at 3860…
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 ticket was purchased at Speedway, located at…
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 to the scene on Bridge View Drive…
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 motor vehicle crash on May 18 at…
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 arrival, they found a 24-year-old male, not…
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 lawsuit filed by his family. The civil…
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 of mail, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross…
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 by the New York Lottery. The winning…
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, Ferrari conspired with Dominic Sprague, Anthony Amato,…
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 that their mail had been tampered with…
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 for bearing counterfeit trademarks. In late April,…
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 substances and possession of a firearm in…
