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Explore a Career in Law Enforcement: Join the Rochester Police Cadets

Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? If you are between the ages of 14 and 20, you’re eligible to participate—even if you’re from a neighboring town! The Rochester Police Cadets meet every other Tuesday during the school year to...

Rochester Police: Somersworth Man Charged in Fatal Rochester Hill Road Crash

On Monday, November 10, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, in connection with the July 24 fatal motor vehicle accident on Rochester Hill Road that killed 25-year-old Adrian Sharman of Rochester. Sheppard is being charged with Negligent Homicide, Vehicular Assault, Reckless Operation,...

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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...

Police arrest Farmington man suspected of robbing Hannaford Pharmacy

Around 7:00 pm on April 8, a male entered Hannaford Supermarket on Milton Road,...

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...

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Watch: Public Works Committee – 11/20/25

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Last weekend, the City of Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund worked with volunteers...