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Rochester Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Service at Annual Awards Presentation

During the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, February 5, Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau recognized three outstanding individuals for their dedication and service. In his remarks, Chief Boudreau explained that each year department staff submit nominations for three awards, including Support Person of the Year,...

Rochester Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Walgreens

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:22 am, officers from the Rochester Police Department responded to Walgreens, located at 104 South Main Street, for a report of an armed robbery at the pharmacy. According to reports, a male suspect handed the pharmacist a note...

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Downtown speed limit reduced to 25 mph, new signs installed in several locations

The City of Rochester recently reduced the speed limit from 35 miles per hour...

Driver involved with hit-and-run on Milton Road turns himself in

An arrest has been made in the case involving the pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred...

Police respond to the area of Eastern Ave. and Allen St. for a report of a motor vehicle collision

On June 5, 2023, Rochester Police responded to the area of Eastern Ave. and...

UPDATED: Victim identified as Kimberly Lucier of Rochester, succumbs to injuries on 6/5

UPDATE - June 5, 2023: The involved female has been identified as 60-year-old Kimberly Lucier...

Officer Katelyn Mills Successfully Completes Field Training and Receives RPD Collar Brass

Officer Katelyn Mills, a New Hampshire native hailing from the Lakes Region, recently completed...

Haydee Rivera-Nadeau Arrested for Second Degree Murder for the Death of Lisa Rocheleau

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau...

Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for 5/20, Waste Management Drop-off Center CLOSED All Day

The Department of Public Works will be hosting Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday,...

Rochester Police partner with Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Course for Women

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce its upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)...

Haydee Rivera-Nadeau transported back to NH, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder.

On May 11, 2023, Haydee Rivera-Nadeau was transported from North Carolina to New Hampshire...

Bicyclist Rides Through Busy Intersection Without Stopping, Gets Struck By Car

On May 9, 2023, at approximately 3 pm, Rochester Police responded to the corner...

Police arrest Haydee Rivera-Nadeau, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder

On May 1, 2023, at approximately 11:44 AM, the Rochester Police, Rochester Fire Department,...

Officer Aidan Birmingham graduates from the 191st New Hampshire Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department is proud to report that Officer Aidan Birmingham recently graduated...

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Watch: Wastewater Upgrade Advisory Committee – 2/20/25

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City Manager Katie Ambrose Recognized as One of Union Leader’s 2025 ‘40 Under Forty’

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that City Manager Katie Ambrose has...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce seeks Annual Award Nominations

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Chamber’s Business of...

Downtown Parking Ban Starts Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Friday, February 21, 2025, from...