Public Safety
Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award
The Rochester Police Department is currently accepting nominations for the prestigious Rochester, NH Patrol Officer Community Service Award, also known…
DHHS Urges Residents to Take Precautions During Hot Weather
Ahead of the extreme heat expected, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is advising residents to…
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management advises Residents, Visitors to Prepare Now for Extreme Heat
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued Heat Advisories for most of New Hampshire on Tuesday. In…
Statewide Emergency Alert clarified by New Hampshire 911
At approximately 2:30 pm on Tuesday, June 18, New Hampshire residents received an automated emergency public safety alert indicating that…
Beat the Heat: City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during business hours
With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester encourages residents to utilize the Public Library…
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County prepares for upcoming Heat Wave, Seeking Donations
The Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is collaborating with local municipalities to offer vital services during the upcoming…
Youth aged 14-20 encouraged to attend New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy
The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy invites youth aged 14-20 interested in law enforcement to register for its week-long…
Survey: City seeks public input for Severe Weather, Technological, and Human-Caused Hazards
The City of Rochester invites the public to complete a short survey that will help identify areas of concern raised…
Police Department: Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 4/27
The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security…
Police arrest Farmington man suspected of robbing Hannaford Pharmacy
Around 7:00 pm on April 8, a male entered Hannaford Supermarket on Milton Road, went to the pharmacy, displayed a…
Police respond to gunshots on Summer Street, Jason Levesque charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder
At 10:18 pm on April 4, 2024, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of 41/43 Summer…
Citywide Parking Ban in effect from 9:00 pm on 4/3 to 8:00 am on 4/4
A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 9:00 pm until Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8:00…