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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...
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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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Changing of the Guard Ceremony scheduled for 12/30

In November, after more than 25 years of service, Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint...
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Police Department, Project Good Morning members meet for annual breakfast

On Monday, December 13, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning program...
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Police Commission recognizes Lisa Stanley, promotes Williams-Hurley to Sergeant, swears in new hires

The Rochester Police Commission met on December 1st to swear in new officers, promote...
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Police Chief Paul Toussaint announces retirement and succession 

After more than 25 years of service, Rochester Police Chief, Paul Toussaint, is officially...
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City Staff propose program for repeated mental health/substance misuse calls

In a presentation to City Council on October 19, City staff requested consideration for...
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Police arrest Joyce Howard for hit and run of Matthew Lefebvre

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Rochester Police arrested Joyce Howard, 69, of McDuffee St...
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Rochester Police: Drug Take-Back Day on 10/23 (10am-2pm)

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health...
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Rochester to ‘Paint the City Blue’ on 9/18

Rochester will show its appreciation for law enforcement and ‘Paint the City Blue’ on...
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Police Department seeks nominations for the Patrol Officer Community Service Award

Chief Paul R. Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...
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Rochester Police Department hiring full-time officers

The Rochester Police Department is currently hiring certified and non-certified police officers. If not already...
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Police arrest Raul Vides, 33, Charged with multiple felonies

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at approximately 4:50 pm, Police responded to the area...
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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...
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