Public Safety
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…
Police Department swears in, promotes, and honors several members
During the past two Police Commission meetings, several officers were promoted, sworn in for service, and honored for their work….
Fire Department offers free car seat installations for Rochester families
Earlier this week, the Rochester Fire Department announced they are offering car seat installations by appointment. The initiative was first…
Police Department working to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and Child Advocacy
Throughout the month of October, Rochester Police Officers will be wearing pink Velcro badges on their outer carrier vests to…
UPDATE: Police locate Tiffany Vigneau safe and unharmed
UPDATE: After receiving a call from an individual who thought they saw someone that matched the description of Tiffany Vigneau,…
Fire Prevention Week planned for October 9-15
The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce that October 9-15, 2022 is Fire Prevention Week. The theme set by…