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Project Good Morning Participants Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On Tuesday, December 16th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM) program met at Granite Steak and Grill for their annual holiday breakfast, which has been generously donated and prepared by Granite Steak and Grill for the past few years. Thank...

Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts

To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester Police want to share two scams that have been reported in the last 24 hours. PayPal scam – Someone deposited a penny—one cent—into a PayPal account, and someone posing as...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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