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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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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.)...

Haydee Rivera-Nadeau transported back to NH, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder.

On May 11, 2023, Haydee Rivera-Nadeau was transported from North Carolina to New Hampshire...

Bicyclist Rides Through Busy Intersection Without Stopping, Gets Struck By Car

On May 9, 2023, at approximately 3 pm, Rochester Police responded to the corner...

Police arrest Haydee Rivera-Nadeau, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder

On May 1, 2023, at approximately 11:44 AM, the Rochester Police, Rochester Fire Department,...

Officer Aidan Birmingham graduates from the 191st New Hampshire Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department is proud to report that Officer Aidan Birmingham recently graduated...

Rochester Police Department Announces Upcoming R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Program for Women

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense Basic...

Nicole Rodler recognized for her contributions as a member of the Juvenile Justice Transformation Team

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Nicole Rodler, Juvenile Division Coordinator,...

Rochester Police Department promotes Nicholas Alexander to Sergeant

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Nicholas Alexander...

Rochester Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration to host Drug Take Back Day 4/22

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public...

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