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Family of injured thruway worker release update after I-90 crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The family of a thruway worker who was seriously injured in a fatal crash on I-90 East released an update on his condition. On Thursday, May 9, Mark Vara and Vincent Giammarva were struck by a tractor-trailer. Giammarva was pronounced dead at the scene, but Vara was taken to Strong Memorial […]
Investigator Theetge announces release from in-patient rehab in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WETM) – Investigator Michael Theetge is showing improvement in his recovery journey as he announced this afternoon in a Facebook post that was shared by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office that he will be leaving in-patient care today. Theetge announced on Wednesday, May 15, that he is being released from in-patient rehab and […]
UPDATE: Missing Batavia teen found safe
UPDATE: Shortly after announcing his disappearance Wednesday morning, police said Ricks was found safe. Batavia, N.Y. — Police are asking for help finding a missing boy. Xavier Ricks, 15, was last seen April 26 in Batavia, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and brown shoes. Ricks, who has...
Gates police to residents: Lock your car doors
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Gates police are warning residents to lock their car doors after seeing an increase in vehicle larcenies. Police said a car was broken into on West Garden Drive Saturday. The suspect stole a credit card, and police said there was security footage of them using it at a Family Dollar. Gates […]
Migrant service contract extended for Upstate New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The contract between NYC and DocGo, the mobile medical company hired to service migrant placement and care in the state, has ended, however an extension for the Upstate New York program is in place through the remainder of the year. In an email statement provided to News 8, a DocGo spokesperson […]
Good Question: Who pays to repair damaged police cars?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Why pays to repair damaged police cars?. Last week, several Rochester Police cars were seriously damaged in crashes, including two hit by alleged drunk drivers. Also, on Wednesday morning, RPD said a teen stole a car and crashed it on Lake Avenue. Mark asks: “It seems...
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for deadly Weld St. shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a deadly shooting on Weld Street. Raymar Alexander pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the charge of first-degree manslaughter. He is expected to face a sentence of 17 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision. Two years ago in November, police […]
Postal Worker Sentenced To 2 Years Probation After Pleading Guilty To Stealing Mail
Marlene Cruz was convicted of theft of mail matter by officer or employee after opening envelopes and packages between January 2022 and November 2023. A Rochester, New York, woman has been sentenced to two years probation after she was convicted of stealing items from mail that she was supposed to be delivering on her route as a mail carrier.
Rochester Police Locust Club honors fallen officers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police officers past and present and members of the police union gathered Wednesday in Gates to honor those officers who have died. The ceremony takes place each year, including a ringing of the bell, a 21 gun salute, and a lowering of the flag. Rochester Police Locust Club President Geoffrey […]
First Alert Weather: Fair weather returns Thursday
Clouds were tough to break on Wednesday, but that will start to change on Thursday. We’ll see a mostly cloudy sky overnight, with a few lingering showers. Those clouds stick around to start Thursday, but we’ll begin to break them up pretty quickly, leading to a partly cloudy sky by the afternoon. While a stray shower isn’t impossible, we expect most areas to stay dry, and temperatures climb into the lower 70s. Friday starts off dry with at least a little sun, but some afternoon and evening showers will begin to move in. Friday will be warmer, with highs well into the 70s.
Pittsford man killed in crash
Pittsford, N.Y. — A man died from his injuries over the weekend following a single-car crash. Deputies responded to Wayside Circle in Pittsford just after 6:30 a.m. Friday and provided aid to the driver until fire and EMS personnel arrived. Investigators determined Gary DiFlorio, 83, was driving south when...
One more soggy day on the way
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - Most days in May have had some rain around Rochester. Today was no exception as most areas near and south of Rochester had some rain and even a few brief thundery downpours. Officially, most of the rain missed the airport. That's the location where our official rain amount is recorded.
First Alert Weather: Yellow Alert this afternoon for localized thundery downpours
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – There is a Yellow Alert up through the evening for some thunder and downpours. These storms aren’t expected to be severe but certainly will be an inconvenience if you have outdoor plans, a golf league, or kids sports today. The heaviest downpours will produce a little lightning, so if you hear thunder, you’ll want to head indoors. Some localized ponding is possible on roads during any downpours. Storms will fizzle with the loss of daytime heating, meaning we’ll see activity diminish after 7 p.m.
Man calls for ‘accountability’ after Rochester Police car crashes into his vehicle
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A challenging weekend for Rochester Police involved two crashes, resulting in three officers being hospitalized after being struck by drivers who were allegedly under the influence. However, a third crash, appearing to be caused by a police cruiser, involved a civilian vehicle at the intersection of Lyell Avenue and Saratoga Street — with a 2-year-old girl in her car seat in the back.
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