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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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Police, Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self-defense for women

The Rochester Police Department and Rochester NH Recreation & Arena are proud to host...

Police Department promotes several members, Andrew Swanberry to become Deputy Chief

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several supervisors resulting...

Deputy Chief Jason Thomas announces retirement, effective 8/18

The Rochester Police Department is announcing the retirement of Deputy Chief, Jason Thomas, after...

Rochester Police pursue Travis Moseley, 23, for felony and misdemeanor crimes

On August 1, 2023, the Rochester Police Department was made aware of open warrants...

Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

Chief Gary Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is accepting...

Motor vehicle strikes pregnant deer on Gonic Rd, Police send fawn to licensed rehabilitation

On Friday, June 30th, the Rochester Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident...

Several Police Cadets aged 14-20 graduate from the New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that 8 Police Cadets recently graduated...

Police respond to reported robbery at Walgreens, suspect held pending arraignment

On July 6th, 2023, at approximately 9:49 PM, the Rochester Police Department responded to...

Rochester Police Recruit Receives Top Award at NH Police Standards & Training Academy

On June 16th, 2023, Officers Jack Settele and Rachel Hill graduated from the 192nd...

Police Department welcomes 4 new officers, promotes Nicole Knox to Sergeant

During the June 7th Police Commission meeting, the Rochester Police Department inducted four new...

Driver involved with hit-and-run on Milton Road turns himself in

An arrest has been made in the case involving the pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred...

Police respond to the area of Eastern Ave. and Allen St. for a report of a motor vehicle collision

On June 5, 2023, Rochester Police responded to the area of Eastern Ave. and...

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The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the...

Williams-Torr Family Donates 2024 Christmas Tree for Downtown Rochester Holiday Display

The Rochester Department of Public Works has selected the 2024 Christmas tree for the...

603 Forever! Early Work Secures First Lifespan Extension

Governor Chris Sununu recently announced that following his "Don't Overload the Code" Executive Order,...

Watch: Public Safety Committee – 11/20/24

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...