Public Safety
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…
Downtown speed limit reduced to 25 mph, new signs installed in several locations
The City of Rochester recently reduced the speed limit from 35 miles per hour (mph) to 25 mph in the…
Driver involved with hit-and-run on Milton Road turns himself in
An arrest has been made in the case involving the pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred on Milton Road on June 2,…
Police respond to the area of Eastern Ave. and Allen St. for a report of a motor vehicle collision
On June 5, 2023, Rochester Police responded to the area of Eastern Ave. and Allen St. for a report of…
UPDATED: Victim identified as Kimberly Lucier of Rochester, succumbs to injuries on 6/5
UPDATE – June 5, 2023: The involved female has been identified as 60-year-old Kimberly Lucier of Rochester. Sadly, Lucier did…
Officer Katelyn Mills Successfully Completes Field Training and Receives RPD Collar Brass
Officer Katelyn Mills, a New Hampshire native hailing from the Lakes Region, recently completed her Field Training and received her…