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Police Department Now Accepting Towing Service Applications for 2025–2026 Rotation

The Rochester Police Department is accepting applications from qualified towing service providers for its upcoming two-year rotation 2025-2026. Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 3, 2024, by 12:00 PM (noon). Completed applications can be mailed or delivered in person to: Rochester Police Department Attn:...

Officer Jason Harris receives Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Jason Harris has been awarded the prestigious "Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award." This honor, also known as the Rochester Patrol Officer Community Service Award, recognizes officers who excel in fostering positive relationships within the community. Officer...

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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...

Rochester Police Issue Back-to-School Driving Safety Reminder

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

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...

Rochester Police Department Celebrates 10th Annual Citizen’s Police Academy Graduation

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Rochester Police Department graduated the participants of our...

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Crown Point Road Under Investigation

On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 5:22 PM, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...

Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is currently accepting nominations for the prestigious Rochester, NH Patrol...

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...

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Watch: Public Safety Committee – 11/20/24

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Entries Sought for Rochester’s “Holiday Parade of Lights” 2024 Holiday Parade

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NH Secretary of State: New Election Law Changes for Voter Registration

On November 8, 2024, the Secretary of State’s Office, with the advice of the...

Watch: City Council – 11/19/24

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packet Public Meetings...