The Police Accountability Board has completed its first full week of accepting complaints. Since opening for investigations on June 20th, 50 people have reached out to the PAB for help in identifying and reporting instances of police misconduct. Between June 20th and June 26th 2022: Case managers processed 50 complaints. 27 were reported by a victim,18 by a witness or other party. The preferred method of contact was via phone or … [Read more...]
City of Rochester presents RPO Under the Stars Free Outdoor Concert on Friday, July 8
RPO Under the Stars is the next big event in the new Downtown Definitely series. The free concert is Friday, July 8 on Parcel 5, 285 E Main St, Rochester, featuring the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra led by Principal Pops Conductor, Jeff Tyzik. No tickets are required. Bring a blanket and chairs. Grounds open at 5:30 p.m. with food and drinks available for purchase. Sidewalk astronomy will be set up with telescopes for … [Read more...]
CALIFORNIA MAN ARRESTED AT US-MEXICAN BORDER FOR ROCHESTER DRUG CONSPIRACY
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Hugo Martin Velasquez a/k/a “H,” 40, of California, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who is handling the case, stated that … [Read more...]
CONSTRUCTION TO START ON ROUNDABOUT AT THE ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Beginning Friday, July 8, 2022, all vehicular traffic entering the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport via Brooks Avenue and Airport Road will experience a temporary traffic pattern shift due to the construction of a roundabout on Airport Road (see attached map). Passengers should expect lane reductions upon entering the Airport campus from Brooks Avenue and will traverse a temporary road that will be constructed … [Read more...]
Missing Persons Investigation in Monroe County
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is requesting your assistance in locating the following missing persons. Tammy S. Engert, who is 53 years old, was last seen at her residence in the Town of Perinton. Tammy is 5'2, approximately 260 LBS, and has brown hair with blue eyes. We do not believe she is in any danger to herself or others, we are just looking for her whereabouts and to speak with her. Anybody with any information, please call … [Read more...]
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Recovers the Body of the Jet Skier
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office recovers the body of the jet skier missing since Saturday. On June 23, 2022 at approximately 08:00 a.m., the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office SCUBA and Marine Units located a deceased man in Lake Ontario near Durand Beach. The Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office positively identified the individual as Onofhil “Tony” Nieves. Mr. Nieves has been missing since Saturday, when he was last seen … [Read more...]
Villa of Hope awarded $15,000 from NY State OASAS to support Telehealth Services for Substance Use treatment
Villa of Hope was awarded a $15,000 grant from New York State’s Governor Kathy Hochul joint initiative with OASAS to support its telehealth services for substance use. Funding for this program will allow Villa of Hope to purchase equipment for our clinicians to engage efficiently in telehealth, HIPAA compliant Zoom licenses, and appointment reminder software. Statistics show patients missing mental health appointments has increased, … [Read more...]
TWO OF THREE DEFENDANTS WHO KIDNAPPED A POSTAL CARRIER ARE GOING TO PRISON
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Mark Rogers, 39, and Joseph Way a/k/a Gus, 36, both of Rochester, NY, who were convicted of kidnapping a federal employee, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Rogers was sentenced serve 210 months in prison and Way was sentenced to serve 168 months in prison. A third defendant, Tashara Levans, who was also convicted of kidnapping a federal employee, is scheduled to be … [Read more...]
Troopers arrest a Rochester man for Felony Driving While Intoxicated
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, troopers from SP Wolcott observed a vehicle speeding on State Route 104 in the town of Williamson. Kerwin R. Vega, age 34, of Rochester, was subsequently arrested for Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Operating a Motor Vehicle Without an Interlock Device, Open Container, and traffic tickets. Vega was transported to Wayne County CAP for arraignment. … [Read more...]
BELLO INVITES BUSINESSES TO HELP KEEP COLLEGE GRADUATES IN MONROE COUNTY
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello invites employers to apply to join the county’s Rochester Emerging Talent and Innovations Network (RETAIN Monroe), a pilot initiative aimed at ensuring top-tier talent remains in our region after graduating from area colleges and universities. “This valuable recruitment tool will help our local companies promote awareness of local opportunities, develop a more skilled talent pipeline and strengthen … [Read more...]
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