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'Shooting incident' at Pittsford Wegmans puts store in lockdown; investigation underway
The lockdown at Wegmans in Pittsford has been lifted after a reported "shooting incident" occurred at the store Wednesday morning. Wegmans on Monroe Avenue remains closed while law enforcement investigates the incident, according to an email from Wegmans to the Democrat and Chronicle. Deputies said Wednesday no one was injured in the incident,...
Ontario County warned of scammers posing as law enforcement
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The people of Ontario County are being warned that scammers are posing as law enforcement over the phone. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, the scammers pose as either local or federal officers and tell their victims that a warrant is out for their arrest. They say they will be […]
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 […]
Operation Safe Stop emphasizes kids and school bus safety
Henrietta, N.Y. - An estimated 50,000 vehicles illegally pass school buses in New York State every day. The annual campaign, "Operation Safe Stop" is held each year to remind drivers to stop and wait when a school bus is stopped with its flashing red lights. People gathered for an event...
DeWolf Brewing Company set to open in Victor
Justin DeWolf’s vision for the town of Victor is a brewery that fits the town: elevated, but not upscale. Diverse in its sudsy offerings, but not chasing trends. And cozy, a place fit for hanging out after a day on the slopes, but not overly quaint. “I think (with)...
Ontario County man arrested for fatal stabbing outside Rochester apartment building
Rochester, N.Y. — Police said a man found dead outside an apartment building over the weekend was stabbed to death during an argument inside a car. Officers responded to a report of a shooting Sunday around 8 p.m. outside Pinnacle Place on South Clinton Avenue and found Myron Fair, 53, with a stab wound to the chest.
Clutch rivalry hat-trick tops this week’s Section V Best
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Canandaigua junior Nola Weaver had a hat-trick, including the game-winning goal, as the Gray Wolves took down Victor 7-6. Her performance puts her atop this week’s Section V Best along with student-athletes from Attica and Webster Thomas, a legendary coach from Penn Yan, and Section V baseball coming together for a […]
Deputy and Trooper injured while arresting Ontario Co. man on robbery charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Shortsville man on Sunday. According to OCSO, on April 21, 29-year-old Kyle Baker was arrested for robbery in the second degree following an investigation into a stolen vehicle complaint out of the town of Manchester. Deputies responded to Water Street in […]
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