Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the Town of Henrietta for the report of an in-progress domestic incident. Alexander J. Morrice, 24, Henrietta fled the area prior to the arrival of deputies. During the investigation, Morrice returned to the location in his vehicle. While a deputy was speaking to Morrice, who was refusing to exit his vehicle after being advised he was under arrest, Morrice attempted to flee … [Read more...]
Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans Centralizes City Violence Prevention Programs
Victor Saunders to Oversee City-Driven Programs, Lead City’s Collaborations with Community-Based Organizations The City of Rochester’s violence prevention programs will now be centralized under the auspices of the Mayor’s Office, and led by Special Advisor to the Mayor Victor Saunders. Pathways to Peace, the Office of Neighborhood Safety, and the Peacemaker Fellowship program will all report directly to Saunders, a key member of the new mayoral … [Read more...]
US Marshals Apprehended Western New York Fugitive in Puerto Rico
The United States Marshals Service announces the arrest of Felix Arroyo, 24, a Rochester resident, in the city of Carolina, Isla Verde Highway La Baldoriorty, Puerto Rico on Tuesday night. Arroyo was wanted on a warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd issued by the Monroe Count Sheriff’s Office in August 2021. On January 18, 2022, Arroyo was located after an extensive … [Read more...]
FORMER ROCHESTER PAWN SHOP OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO SELLING STOLEN GOODS
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Devin Tribunella, 37, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to transportation of stolen goods in interstate commerce. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, who is handling the case, stated that Tribunella owned and operated Royal Crown Pawn & Jewelry on Dewey Avenue … [Read more...]
POLAR PLUNGE THIS FEBRUARY 6TH
The Rochester Polar Plunge Club is inviting you to join them for their annual “Get Freezin’ For A Reason!” dive into icy waters this Sunday, February 6th. You can register that morning from 9 am to 11:40 am at ONTARIO BEACH PARK, The Roger Robach Community Center located at 180 Beach Avenue, Rochester, New York 14612 The actual plunge takes place at Noon. “We can't wait to get Back in the Game for the LARGEST Polar Plunge in … [Read more...]
ROCHESTER MAN GOING TO PRISON FOR 15 YEARS FOR FENTANYL TRAFFICKING AND CAUSING OVERDOSE
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Soroush Hamedi, 27, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 180 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brett A. Harvey, who handled the case, stated that Hamedi was part of a group of individuals who ran a drug house at … [Read more...]
Interstate 390 Stop Leads to Several Charges
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Monroe County resident on a felony charge following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On December 29th, 2021 at about 11:30pm Deputy Gordon Truax, who was assigned to the Sheriff’s Operation Safe Interstate initiative, was patrolling Interstate 390 when he observed a vehicle traveling southbound that had been previously reported stolen by the Greece Police Department. The … [Read more...]
Rochester Man Charged With Felonies Following Traffic Stop on Interstate
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Monroe County resident on felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and drug related charges following a traffic stop. On January 2nd, 2022 at about 5:40pm Deputy Michael Wade and his K9 partner, Hondo, were assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when they stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and … [Read more...]
Grants Support Organizations & Artists in Senate District 59
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) is announcing more than $487,000 in funding for several local organizations and artists through the New York State Council on the Arts. The funding affirms the critical role the arts play in the state’s overall economy and quality of life. “The arts and culture community generates millions of dollars in economic activity across the state,” Senator Gallivan said. “Many of arts and cultural organizations … [Read more...]
City of Rochester – Gun Violence Emergency Order Extended
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW – SECTION 24 WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, the Governor of New York issued Executive Order 211, declaring a State Wide Disaster Emergency Due to Gun Violence, which Declaration of Disaster Emergency remains in effect to this day; and WHEREAS, the New York Declaration of Disaster Emergency recited that gun violence in the City of Rochester since January 2021 was up 95% over the preceding year; and WHEREAS, on … [Read more...]
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