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Hands-On Police Training for Youth: 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 bi-weekly during the school year to explore...

Rochester Police Issue Vehicle Theft Warning, Offers Tips to Keep Your Car Secure

Over the past couple of weeks, the Rochester Police Department (RPD) has responded to two motor vehicle thefts that occurred because the keys were left inside an unlocked, running vehicle while it was warming up. RPD would like to share some precautionary tips to...

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Tyler Thurston arrested after badly injuring a hospital security officer

On the early morning of Sunday, December 13, 2020, around 3:20 am, Rochester Police...

Police arrest Albert Crement for fatal motor vehicle accident

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Rochester Police arrested Albert Crement, 62, of Rochester, charging...

Police make arrests for accident on Old Dover Road on 3/3/20

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Rochester Police arrested Kyle Hendrickson, age 22, of Berwick...

Police arrest Joshua McCarthy, multiple felony offenses

On Monday, December 7, 2020, Rochester Police arrested Joshua McCarthy, 33, of Rochester, charging...

Video: Lock your vehicle this holiday season

A message from the Rochester Police Department: https://youtu.be/KTR8AhvRg2c

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10/24

DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 10AM to 2PM The...

Police Investigating Robbery at Nouria Conveinience Store

Rochester Police are investigating a Robbery that occurred at the Nouria (formerly Shell) gas...

Police Investigating Citizen’s Bank Robbery

Rochester Police are investigating another Robbery of the Citizen’s Bank inside Hannaford on Milton...

Police investigating fatal car accident on Chestnut Hill Rd

Rochester Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle car accident on Chestnut Hill Rd...

Wakefield Street Accident

On August 12, 2020 at about 1:13pm, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie EMS...

Police Investigating Shooting at Homeless Camp

Rochester Police are investigating a shooting at a homeless camp that left a woman...

Police Seek Help in Locating Shooting Suspect

​Rochester Police continue to investigate the shooting at a homeless camp earlier today that...

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