CRIME & SAFETY
3 dead during bloody stretch in Rochester, N.Y.
Rochester police are investigating a trio of recent homicides including that of a taxi driver believed to be in his 40s, who was found dead Monday after an apparent carjacking. “I was very optimistic that we would be able to end April without a homicide, but unfortunately, that is not going to be the case,” Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said during a Monday press conference. He urged the ...
Rochester man charged in taxicab driver's killing
A Rochester man has been arrested in connection with the death of a taxicab driver earlier this week. David Porter, 36, of Rochester, was apprehended in the town of Chili without incident on Tuesday evening, according to Rochester police. He faces charges of second-degree murder, robbery and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the robbery and killing of taxicab driver David Treese in the North Marketview Heights area on Monday.
Gunshot outside Rochester Wegmans led to brief lockdown
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Deputies are investigating after a gunshot was fired outside the Wegmans in Pittsford. News 8 was told by customers that the store was placed under lockdown. A deputy also said that everyone inside the store was safe and was being let out of the building.
Police chase stolen vehicle, ending with 3 arrests on West Ridge Road in Greece
Greece, N.Y. — Rochester police said a stolen car from a recent carjacking in the city led them on a chase Wednesday. Police spotted the vehicle just after 4:15 p.m. on Hudson Avenue and attempted to stop it, but they said the driver refused to pull over. It was...
Rochester man says he’s sick and tired of the chaos; three days later his cousin is killed
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It was a violent weekend in Rochester, including a homicide between two people who knew each other. Just days before that killing, the cousin of the victim approached me to say he is fed up with the lawlessness in our city, especially stolen cars. Wednesday, we reunited at the corner where we met.
Mayor outraged after judge releases suspect in city security guard's baseball bat beating
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Mayor Malik Evans expressed anger Tuesday after police said a city security guard was beaten with a baseball bat Monday night and the primary suspect was released on her own recognizance. Omayra Hulsizer, 37, is accused of attacking the guard after he asked her group...
Rochester woman injured in machete attack
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A woman was critically injured in an attack Thursday night on Dewey Avenue. According to court paperwork, David Lampman, 54, used a machete to cause serious physical injuries to the woman — including cuts on her shoulder, chest, scalp, abdomen and lower back. Police...
Police: Stolen car recovered after suspects pull gun
Rochester, N.Y. — A stolen vehicle was recovered at North Plymouth Avenue and Ambrose Street, after two suspects allegedly pulled guns on someone searching for the car. Around midnight, police responded to reports of a handgun menacing incident on Locust Street. The partner of the stolen vehicle's owner found the car occupied by multiple people. At least two of them allegedly drew guns before fleeing the scene.
Man shot, killed on Day Place in Rochester identified
Rochester police have identified a man shot and killed on Day Place on Sunday. Police said 35-year-old Ricky Elliot, of Rochester, was shot and killed after an altercation in the street. Officers responded to a report of gunfire around 2:15 am on Sunday. Upon arrival, they discovered Elliot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Despite efforts to save him, Elliot died at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Taxicab driver killed in Rochester robbery identified
A taxicab driver shot and killed during a robbery on Bay Street in Rochester on Monday has been identified. Rochester police said the body of 45-year-old David Treese III, of Rochester, was discovered along the roadside by a motorist driving on the road. It is believe Treese was killed about 3:20 a.m. Monday during a robbery, police said. His vehicle was recovered abandoned on Central Park, police said.
Rochester man arrested, accused of threatening to kill law enforcement officers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was arrested and accused of threatening federal law enforcement in messages sent to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to prosecutors, Eric Anthony, 27, sent an email to the ATF Thursday criticizing gun laws, the ATF, FBI, Monroe County Sheriff’s […]
Officers search for suspect in attempted robbery on Driving Park Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. — Officers are searching for a suspect after an attempted robbery in the city Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to Driving Park Avenue around 3 p.m. for the report of a possible robbery. Officers said the suspect entered a store and pulled out what appeared to be a...
Car found abandoned on railroad tracks after carjacking in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — Police are investigating a carjacking on the city’s northwest side Monday night. Around 7:45 p.m., officers responded to the area of LaSalle Street for the report of a gunpoint robbery. Once there, officers spoke with a 32-year-old woman who said two suspects demanded her car...
Former RCSD student who accused teacher of abuse to get $2.5 million
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman who accused a well-known former Rochester chorus teacher of sexually abusing her decades ago will receive $2.5 million as part of a settlement with the Rochester City School District. According to the woman’s attorney, John Bansbach, she is one of nine who sued RCSD and its former music teacher, […]
Rochester police: Man arrested after breaking into home, threatening woman and robbing her
Rochester, N.Y. — A man faces charges after he allegedly broke into a home, threatened a woman and stole from her before fleeing. Police said Steven Narvaez, 37, forced his way into the home Thursday on Scrantom Street, held the victim against a wall, demanded money and threatened to rape her while holding scissors to her throat. He allegedly stole cash from the victim's purse before leaving the scene. The victim was not injured.
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of ‘Horrific’ Murder Of Missing Woman In Upstate New York
"This was a pure exhibition of evil." A missing woman was found dismembered in the Hudson Valley. An Ulster County man is arraigned on an eight-count indictment linking him to the killing and dismembering of a woman. Kerhonkson, New York Accused Of Violent Murder In Ulster County. Damon Foy, 50,...
15-year-old boy shot on Hudson Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after getting shot in the City of Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, the victim was dropped off at Rochester General Hospital via a private vehicle. He had at least one gunshot wound to his upper body. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Investigators […]
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