A party on Rochester’s Pennsylvania Avenue ended with 2 dead and 14 others wounded. Police found an 18 and 22 year old man and woman dead from shotgun wounds. It is being reported by police that more than 100 people attended the backyard gathering located in the city’s Marketview Heights area. The names of the victims will not be released until next of kin have been notified of their loss. Acting Police Chief Mark Simmons … [Read more...]
Simmons Named Chief For Next 30 Days
For the second time in his life Deputy Chief Mark Simmons will again serve as the interim chief of the Rochester Police Department. This time he is scheduled to serve in that position for 30 days. The Genesee Sun received this announcement via e-mail from Patrick Flanigan of the City of Rochester last night. Simmons first served in an interim capacity for parts of 2018 and 2019 until Singletary took over. As already … [Read more...]
Mayor Warren Fires Police Chief One Week After He Resigned
Just one week after saying he would retire by month's end Police Chief Le’Ron Singletary was fire by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren on Monday over the death of Daniel Prude. In addition, the Mayor called for a federal investigation of Mr. Prude’s death. Not stopping there, she also suspended Tim Curtin, considered by many to be the city’s top lawyer and the city Communications Director Justin Roj without pay. "We have a pervasive … [Read more...]
City Council Announces It Will Hold Regular Public Briefing with Mayor, Police Chief
Starting today, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 the Rochester City Council will have a regular public briefing with the Mayor and the Police Chief. During this heightened state in our community, the Council is calling for briefings concerning any interactions between protestors and police officers as well as an opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns. In the spirit of transparency, the briefings will be held using video conferencing and … [Read more...]
Rochester Protests Makes International Headlines As Three Officer Injured & 9 Arrests
Newspapers throughout the world are referring to the weekend protests as the largest riots in upstate New York. At least three police were injured and nine arrests because of the protests that went to early Sunday, September 6th. Rochester police fired tear gas and pepper balls at the unruly crowd who had gathered to protest the death of Daniel Prude. Estimates of upwards of 1,500 protesters took to the streets of Rochester. … [Read more...]
State Police Arrest Man For Crack-Cocaine After Traffic Stop
On September 1, 2020, troopers made a traffic stop on Interstate 490 in the city of Rochester for a seatbelt violation. After interviewing the passenger, Justin Gibbs, 35, and discovering crack cocaine, he was subsequently arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th. … [Read more...]
Rochester’s City Council Issues Statement on Death of Daniel Prude
Rochester's City Council issued the following statement on the death of Daniel Prude: "First and foremost, the Council wants to acknowledge the tragedy of Daniel Prude’s death and offer our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. No person should have to endure what we saw on the body camera footage. In a moment of need, his family reached out for help, and our system failed Mr. Prude at every turn. Like many in our community, … [Read more...]
Mayor And Council President Scott Want All New RPD Officers To Reside in Rochester
Mayor Lovely A. Warren and City Council President Loretta C. Scott today announced their support for a residency requirement for all newly hired Rochester Police Department Officers. To achieve this goal, Mayor Warren and President Scott are calling upon Rochester’s New York State Legislature delegation to introduce and support legislation to allow the City to adopt a local law creating the requirement. The Mayor and Council President have sent a … [Read more...]
Man’s Guilty Plea To Drugs & Guns May Lead Up to Life Imprisonment
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Freedom Lee, 26, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $1,000,000 fine. At approximately 2:50 a.m. on April 22, 2019, Rochester … [Read more...]
Rochester Seeks Applicants for Mayor’s Neighborhood Leadership Training Program
Rochester is seeking applicants who wish to volunteer for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Leadership Training program to help residents learn how to advocate for themselves and their neighborhoods as the City implements the Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan. "Public participation is a critical element of the Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan and we must give residents the tools they need to help us fully realize the vision of this plan and … [Read more...]
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