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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting on Monroe-Orleans County Line Road in Hamlin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One person is dead and another in critical condition after a shooting in Hamlin. According to investigators, police were called to a home along Monroe-Orleans County Line Road shortly before 2:30 p.m. They found a female dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Deputies on scene said an injured male was hospitalized […]
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley calls chief, drives home before pulling over for police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley called the Webster police chief and drove home when officers tried to pull her over for speeding Monday. That’s according to a statement sent by Doorley Thursday. In the statement, Doorley said she was ticketed for driving 55 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone […]
Batavia store clerk stands ground against knife-wielding would-be robber
BATAVIA, N.Y. — A Batavia man is facing charges after an attempted robbery at a local gas station turned awry. Batavia Police say Adam Shipwash, 44, went into a Mobil gas station on East Main Street, armed with a knife and threatened the clerk on duty, demanding money. The...
Byron-Bergen school budget expected to increase more than six percent
The Byron-Bergen Central School District is proposing a $27,563,772 spending plan for 2024-25, up 6.13 % from the current academic year.The tax levy is expected to increase 1.75%, from $9,223,509 to $9,385,010.School enrollment is expected to drop from 920 students to 904 students.The public budget hearing is
Firefighters battle blaze on Whittier Road in Ogden
Ogden, N.Y. — Firefighters were called to the scene of a two-alarm fire at a house on Whittier Road around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday. Officials said a smoke detector woke the homeowner. The road was closed to traffic near Washington Street while firefighters worked to extinguish the fire. There were...
Missing person: Have you seen Eric Velez?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department asked for help looking for a missing man on Friday. According to RPD, 29-year-old Eric Velez was last seen wearing all-black clothing in the area of McNaughton Street on April 14. Police said he is known to go to the west side of the City including Dewey […]
Delivery driver who killed Rochester man in hit-and-run near Bills stadium sentenced to 120 days
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The delivery driver who admitted to killing a Rochester man with his car near Highmark Stadium and leaving the scene was sentenced Thursday. Khairullah L. Hasein was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 5 years probation. He pleaded guilty in February to one count of leaving the scene of an […]
2024 Party in the Park lineup announced
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester released the 2024 Party in the Park lineup Thursday. The annual summer event, now in its 27th year, brings live music to Martin Luther King Jr. Park in downtown Rochester every Thursday from July 11 through August 15. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. for each show. Opening […]
Missing 7-year-old last seen in Henrietta located safely
UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reports Jahi has been located and is safe. The investigation is ongoing into the circumstances. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police issued an alert for a missing child last seen Thursday night in Henrietta. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Jahi Dade left the Jefferson Road Marshall’s with a […]
Two men, teen face charges after Rochester police chase ends in Greece
Greece, N.Y. — Three people face charges after Rochester police pursued a stolen car Wednesday afternoon into Greece. Around 4:15 p.m., an officer spotted a Kia that had been reported stolen in a robbery. Police tried to stop the vehicle on Hudson Avenue, prompting a chase that lasted about 10 minutes.
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