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Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Rochester Hill Road for a multi-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, first responders located multiple vehicles involved in the collision. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the...

Nominations Open for the Willis “Red” Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH Patrol Officer Community Service Award, also known as the “Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award.” The nomination period is open until Friday, August 1, 2025. The history and criteria for this award are outlined below: Willis...

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Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability

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

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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

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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

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Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...