Public Safety
Residents Urged to Prepare for Extreme Winter Conditions
Extreme cold winter weather is expected this weekend across New Hampshire. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves…
Project Good Morning Participants Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast
On Tuesday, December 16th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM) program met at Granite Steak and…
Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts
To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester Police want to share two scams…
Volunteers Needed for Traffic Control at Rochester’s Holiday Parade
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist with traffic control for Rochester’s Holiday Parade on Sunday,…
Rochester Man Arrested After Vehicle Noise Complaint on Wakefield Street
On November 4, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Ethan Saint-Val, 22, of Rochester, for Disorderly Conduct, a violation-level offense, following a…
Explore a Career in Law Enforcement: Join the Rochester Police Cadets
Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? If you are between the ages of 14…
Rochester Police: Somersworth Man Charged in Fatal Rochester Hill Road Crash
On Monday, November 10, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, in connection with the July 24 fatal…
Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution
The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on open burning and smoking in or…
Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool
The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website, giving residents real-time access to information…
From Phones to Power Tools: The Rochester Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Every October the Rochester Fire Department teams up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote fire prevention safety,…
State Fire Marshal Urges New Hampshire Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-ion Batteries
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the Department of Environmental Services and the National Fire…
Spaulding High School Art Students Thank Police with Downtown Window Paintings
Rochester Police would like to thank the art students from Spaulding High School, the Thank A Cop Committee, and all…