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Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

On the morning of Saturday, April 5, a Rochester Police Officer responded to the area of Highland Street in East Rochester for a report of a goat on the loose. It was reported that the goat may have been hit by a vehicle and injured....

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You...

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Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

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