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New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy Now Accepting Applications for June 2025 Program

The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming program, to be held June 21–27, 2025, at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Designed to help young people ages 14 to 20 develop skills and knowledge about law enforcement, leadership, and...

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You...

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Rochester Police Respond to Potential School Threat, Not Considered Credible

On the evening of Tuesday, September 17, the Rochester Police Department received a report...

Rochester Police and Fire Respond to fire in Hanson Pines Park; Camping Prohibition Reminder Issued

On Monday, September 16th, around 6:45 p.m., the Rochester Police and Fire Departments responded...

Paint the City Blue: Thank a Rochester Cop During the Month of September

There’s still time to show your appreciation for the Rochester Police Department as National...

Emergency Services Respond to Fire at 168 Eagle Drive, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:23 AM, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch began receiving...

Rochester Police Issue Back-to-School Driving Safety Reminder

With the first week of school upon us, the Rochester Police Department is urging...

Rochester Fire Department Launches “School is in Session” Campaign to Promote Pedestrian Safety

The Fire Prevention Division for the Rochester Fire Department, in collaboration with the city's...

International Overdose Awareness Day: Take Action to Save Lives

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event dedicated to remembering...

Sprinkler System Contained Fairgrounds Grandstand Fire; No Injuries Reported

On Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:04 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...

Rochester Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run, Charged with Felony

On Tuesday, August 6th, Rochester Police arrested Paul Clement, 81, of Rochester, in connection...

Police: Missing 15-Year-Old Cacidy Mowry Found Safe

The Rochester Police Department has announced that 15-year-old Cacidy Mowry has been located and...

Missing Teen Update: 15-Year-Old Cacidy Mowry Believed to be Traveling West

On Friday, July 26, 2024, around 10:00 pm, 15-year-old Cacidy Mowry ran away from...

Fatal Collision: Motorcyclist Dies in Accident with SUV on Old Dover Road

On Saturday, July 20th, around 9:30 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded...

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