Public Safety
Police investigating fatal crash on Estes Road
Rochester Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Thursday, December 15th at approximately 9pm. Rochester Police,…
FYI: Winter Weather Advisories and Reminders
Snow and ice can create difficulties for residents, businesses, and travelers. Keep in mind a few important notes as the…
Police host ‘Project Good Morning’ breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill
On Wednesday, December 14th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM) program met at Granite Steak and…
Fire Department responds to apartment fire on North Main Street, cause under investigation
On Saturday, December 3rd at 8:23 AM, Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 132 North Main Street for a reported…
Keeping kids out of the court system through accountability and restorative justice
The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over the past decade, largely due to…
Police remind motorists to clear snow and ice off vehicles before driving
On Wednesday, November 16th, Rochester residents woke up to a thin layer of snow covering their vehicles. Although it was…
Police Department offering a warm space to help people escape the cold
City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department will be offering a small conference room…
November is National Runaway Prevention Month
Starting November 1st, the Rochester Police Department and the City of Rochester will be supporting National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM),…
Early morning fire breaks out at Waste Management, no injuries reported
At 4:52am on October 28th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a fire at Waste Management, Building 8, located at…
Cyanobacteria Bloom Alert for Baxter Lake in Rochester, Farmington
A potential cyanobacteria bloom has been observed on Baxter Lake. The bloom was first reported on 10/25/2022, appearing as dense…
Frisbie Memorial Hospital to host Annual “Crush the Crisis” Opioid Take Back Day on 10/29
Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH) and its sister hospital Frisbie Memorial Hospital announced their annual “Crush the Crisis” national opioid take-back…
Police charge Ethan Saint-Val (19) with Class B Felony Criminal Mischief
Throughout the summer of 2022, the Rochester Police Department investigated more than 30 individual cases of tagging and spray paint…