Public Safety
Sergeant Benjamin to participate in Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship
The Rochester Police Department encourages the public to support the 15th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship benefitting Dartmouth…
Citywide Parking Ban starts at 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, until 8 am on Wednesday,…
Fire Department investigating Building Fire at 54 Tonka Street, occupants evacuated safely
At 5:06 am on Monday, March 13th, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch received a report of a building fire at 54…
NH 911 advises motorists to take it slow on the roads, stay home if you can
From New Hampshire 911: Many are waking up to varying amounts of snow across New Hampshire as we gear up…
Eversource warns of a major storm to impact New England region
In case you missed it, Eversource sent an emergency text alert warning customers of a possible winter storm event that…
COAST Bus: Service Curtailment Notice for Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Due to the winter storm that will arrive overnight and result in a high rate of accumulating snow, wind, and…
Police investigating hit-and-run incident, pedestrian struck on South Main Street
At approximately 6:30 pm on March 9th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department began investigating a reported hit-and-run incident involving a…
Rochester Police Department accepting applications for 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy
The Rochester Police Department will be holding its 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy starting in April of 2023. Citizens who…
Citywide Parking Ban starts at 11 pm on Monday, March 13, 2023
A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Monday, March 13, 2023, until 7 am on Tuesday,…
Downtown Parking Ban starts MIDNIGHT 3/9
A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 12 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to Thursday, March 9, 2023,…
Bridge on Green Hill Road to receive maintenance, detours planned
Starting March 20th, the bridge on Green Hill Road will be temporarily closed for tree trimming. The maintenance is expected…
Medal For Bravery and Distinguished Unit Award presented during Police Commission Meeting
During the Police Commission meeting on March 1, 2023, one officer and two dispatchers were recognized for their outstanding work…