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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...

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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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...

Emergency services respond to rollover on RT. 11, driver transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital

At 10:20 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of...

Police investigating hit-and-run incident, pedestrian struck on South Main Street

At approximately 6:30 pm on March 9th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department began investigating...

Rochester Police Department accepting applications for 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department will be holding its 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy starting...

Medal For Bravery and Distinguished Unit Award presented during Police Commission Meeting

During the Police Commission meeting on March 1, 2023, one officer and two dispatchers...

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Watch: Public Works Committee – 11/20/25

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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...