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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...
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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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Sign up now for the 10th annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department will be holding its 10th annual Citizen’s Police Academy starting...
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Sergeant Alexander unanimously selected to receive the NH Congressional Law Enforcement Award

On January 22, 2023, the Communications Center at the Rochester Police Department received a...
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Police remind motorists to clear snow and ice off vehicles before driving

The City of Rochester wants to remind motorists to clear the snow off their...
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Project Good Morning hosts annual holiday breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill

On the morning of December 12th, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from...
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Holiday Tips: How to prevent packages from being stolen from your doorstep

With the holiday season upon us, thousands of packages will be delivered across many...
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Emergency Services respond to motor vehicle incident on Wakefield Street

At approximately 8:04 pm on Sunday, October 22nd, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS...
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Are you aged 14-20 and interested in law enforcement? Consider becoming a Police Cadet

Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? The...
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Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams

With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...
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Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of body-worn cameras for...
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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...
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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...
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Deputy Chief Jason Thomas announces retirement, effective 8/18

The Rochester Police Department is announcing the retirement of Deputy Chief, Jason Thomas, after...
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Knights of Columbus Donate $2,400 to Support Meals at Monarch School of New England

The Knights of Columbus, Fr. McDonald Council 2048, are proud to announce a $2,400...
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Cornerstone VNA Announces 39th Annual Jane Cooper Fall Lights of Love Celebration

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased...
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Watch: Public Works Committee – 11/20/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
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Rochester Trustees, Rotary Club, Spaulding High School Students Volunteer to Cleanup Old Rochester Cemetery

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

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