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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 the downtown businesses that welcomed these artists to decorate their windows with incredible paintings. We truly appreciate your support!

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 Wakefield Street, formerly the Ben Franklin Craft Store, in response to multiple incidents of vandalism. Officers are monitoring the live feed and increasing patrols in...

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Rochester Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Walgreens

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:22 am, officers from the Rochester Police...

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...

Hands-On Police Training for Youth: Join the Rochester Police Cadets

Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? If...

Rochester Police Issue Vehicle Theft Warning, Offers Tips to Keep Your Car Secure

Over the past couple of weeks, the Rochester Police Department (RPD) has responded to...

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...

Officer Jason Harris receives Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Jason Harris has been...

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...

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Watch: 2025 State of the City – 10/3/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Local Sponsor Supports “Fare Free Saturday” on COAST October 25: Business sponsorship program ensures access for all

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, is partnering with Cross...

First United Methodist Church to Dedicate Hundreds of Project Linus Blankets on November 9

Several hundred handmade Project Linus blankets will be dedicated during the Sunday morning service...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Monday, October 13, 2025

In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 13, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including...