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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...

Rochester Police Respond to Potential School Threat, Not Considered Credible

On the evening of Tuesday, September 17, the Rochester Police Department received a report of a potential threat directed at a local school. At this time, authorities do not believe the threat is credible. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased...

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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...

Police Department: Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 4/27

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public...

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Rochester Historical Society to host presentation on French immigration to New Hampshire

The Rochester Historical Society invites the community to attend an engaging presentation on French...

Know Before You Vote: Watch the Candidate Forum for NH State Representatives and State Senate

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted a Candidate...

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AG Formella Adds New Claim in Lawsuit Against TikTok, Accuses TikTok of Facilitating Financial and Sexual Exploitation

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