Public Safety
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…
Rochester Fire Department: Burn Ban Remains in Effect Amid High Fire Danger
The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until further notice. No outdoor fires are…
Governor’s Proclamation: Outdoor Burning Ban in Effect Until Further Notice
Effective September 22, 2025, the Governor has issued a statewide proclamation prohibiting all open burning and smoking in or near…
Rochester Police and Recreation Departments Announce Safety Measures at Hanson Pines
The Rochester Police Department, in coordination with the Rochester Recreation Department, will be installing a mobile camera unit at Hanson…
Rochester Police Deploy Surveillance Trailer Downtown Following Vandalism Reports
Police Chief Gary Boudreau reports that a mobile surveillance trailer has been deployed in the municipal parking lot at 60…