Public Safety
Rochester Fire Departement to host Free Car Seat Check and Installation event on 8/26
The Rochester Fire Department is partnering with Rochester Walmart to provide a Free Car Seat Check and Installation event from…
Deputy Chief Jason Thomas announces retirement, effective 8/18
The Rochester Police Department is announcing the retirement of Deputy Chief, Jason Thomas, after 32 years of public service to…
Rochester Police pursue Travis Moseley, 23, for felony and misdemeanor crimes
On August 1, 2023, the Rochester Police Department was made aware of open warrants for 23-year-old Travis Moseley, stemming from…
Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations
In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public Health officials are providing helpful tips…
Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award
Chief Gary Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH Patrol…
Motor vehicle strikes pregnant deer on Gonic Rd, Police send fawn to licensed rehabilitation
On Friday, June 30th, the Rochester Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Gonic Road where a vehicle…
Several Police Cadets aged 14-20 graduate from the New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy
The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that 8 Police Cadets recently graduated from the New Hampshire Police Cadet…
Fire Department warns of possible flash flooding for the next 36-48 hours
As the State of NH faces another round of heavy rain, the Rochester Fire Department wants to make sure everyone…
Police respond to reported robbery at Walgreens, suspect held pending arraignment
On July 6th, 2023, at approximately 9:49 PM, the Rochester Police Department responded to a reported robbery in progress at…
NHDES Declares Smoke Advisory, Air Pollution from Wildfire Smoke Could Reach Unhealthy Levels
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is expecting concentrations of fine particle air pollution to potentially reach unhealthy levels for sensitive individuals in all…
Rochester Police Recruit Receives Top Award at NH Police Standards & Training Academy
On June 16th, 2023, Officers Jack Settele and Rachel Hill graduated from the 192nd NH Police Academy. Both officers started…
Police Department welcomes 4 new officers, promotes Nicole Knox to Sergeant
During the June 7th Police Commission meeting, the Rochester Police Department inducted four new officers and promoted Nicole Knox to…