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...]
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge to Affect Downtown Traffic on Tuesday
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge will take place this Tuesday, June 14, causing temporary street closings. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Frontier Field. Beginning at 5 p.m., the following streets will be closed: Morrie Silver Way from Oak Street to State Street N. Plymouth Avenue from Allen Street to Brown Street At 6:30 p.m., the following streets will be closed: State Street from Brown Street to W. Main Street N. … [Read more...]
MONROE COUNTY OPENS FOSTER CARE STABILIZATION CENTER IN PENFIELD
Monroe County’s new Foster Care Stabilization Center opened today providing support services to youth ages 10 to 17 years old who have struggled to succeed in traditional foster homes. The center, located at 1751 Penfield Road, accommodates up to eight children. “No child should be left without a home. This Foster Care Stabilization Center will provide a safe space and short-term support services to help stabilize a youth’s behavior … [Read more...]
ROCHESTER MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Matthew Shulman, 36, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with attempted production of child pornography, receipt and distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for possessing child pornography. The charges carry a minimum penalty of 25 years in prison, a maximum of 50 years, lifetime supervised release, … [Read more...]
Harborfest Returns at Ontario Beach Park Following 11-Year Hiatus June 17-19
County Executive Adam Bello and Rochester Mayor Malik Evans today announced the return of the Rochester Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park June 17-19. The three day festival comes after an 11-year hiatus and will mark the opening of the summer season at the beach as well as celebrate and commemorate the 200th anniversary of Monroe County and the Charlotte/ Genesee Lighthouse. The festival is presented by the Ontario Beach Park Program … [Read more...]
TWO VIOLENT FELONS ARRESTED BY US MARHALS SERVICES AND MONROE COUNTRY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
On June 8, 2022, the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, comprised of members of the U.S. Marshals Service, Rochester Police Department, New York State Police, and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, received intelligence regarding two violent felons wanted for multiple crimes involving illegal gun activity in the city of Rochester; Tahjmere McKnight, 20, Rochester and Dennis Lewis, 20, Rochester. Acting on a sealed … [Read more...]
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