Public Safety
Survey: City seeks public input for Severe Weather, Technological, and Human-Caused Hazards
The City of Rochester invites the public to complete a short survey that will help identify areas of concern raised…
Police Department: Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 4/27
The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security…
Police arrest Farmington man suspected of robbing Hannaford Pharmacy
Around 7:00 pm on April 8, a male entered Hannaford Supermarket on Milton Road, went to the pharmacy, displayed a…
Police respond to gunshots on Summer Street, Jason Levesque charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder
At 10:18 pm on April 4, 2024, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of 41/43 Summer…
Citywide Parking Ban in effect from 9:00 pm on 4/3 to 8:00 am on 4/4
A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 9:00 pm until Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8:00…
Sign up now for the 10th annual Citizen’s Police Academy
The Rochester Police Department will be holding its 10th annual Citizen’s Police Academy starting in April 2024. Citizens who participate…
City temporarily closes Nancy Loud School playground out of an abundance of caution
In August 2023, the City of Rochester received a report from structural engineers at Foley Buhl Roberts & Associates, Inc….
American Sign Language Training for First Responders will take place on 4/10
American Sign Language Training for First Responders will take place on Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm…
Sergeant Alexander unanimously selected to receive the NH Congressional Law Enforcement Award
On January 22, 2023, the Communications Center at the Rochester Police Department received a call from one of its own…
Police remind motorists to clear snow and ice off vehicles before driving
The City of Rochester wants to remind motorists to clear the snow off their vehicles before hitting the road. Failing…
Emergency Services respond to Rochester Neck Road for flooding, sinking car
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 3:56 AM, Rochester Fire, Police, and Frisbie EMS were dispatched to Rochester Neck Road…
Project Good Morning hosts annual holiday breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill
On the morning of December 12th, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from the Project Good Morning (PGM) program…