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Rochester Police Department Reminds Motorists and Cyclists to Share the Road Safely

As we enter the warmer months, more cyclists are taking to the roads. The Rochester Police Department is reminding all road users—both drivers and bicyclists—that safety is a shared responsibility. New Hampshire law recognizes bicycles as vehicles, and both motorists and bicyclists are expected...

New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy Now Accepting Applications for June 2025 Program

The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming program, to be held June 21–27, 2025, at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Designed to help young people ages 14 to 20 develop skills and knowledge about law enforcement, leadership, and...

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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...

UPDATED: Victim identified as Kimberly Lucier of Rochester, succumbs to injuries on 6/5

UPDATE - June 5, 2023: The involved female has been identified as 60-year-old Kimberly Lucier...

Officer Katelyn Mills Successfully Completes Field Training and Receives RPD Collar Brass

Officer Katelyn Mills, a New Hampshire native hailing from the Lakes Region, recently completed...

Rochester Police partner with Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Course for Women

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce its upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)...

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Rochester City Council Adopts FY26 Budget $931K Below Tax Cap; First-Issue Tax Bills Expected June 16

On Tuesday, June 3, Rochester City Council adopted the FY26 operating budgets for the...

UPDATED: ‘Wings & Wheels’ at Skyhaven Airport Rescheduled to 7/12

Flight4cf is excited to announce the return of Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven Airport...

Local Nonprofit Urges Community to Support Year-Round Food Donations to Help People in Need

Gather, a Seacoast-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger, is calling on local businesses...

Support People In Need: “Putt 4 Hunger” returns on 6/21

The SHARE Fund is pleased to announce the return of “Putt 4 Hunger” on...