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Who did Sandra Doorley call during a traffic stop? The answer sends social media into frenzy
On Thursday, District Attorney Sandra Doorley released a statement about a speeding ticket she received Monday in her home town of Webster and a call she made to the Webster police chief as the officer was behind her. The statement prompted plenty of social media chatter. Here is what we can tell you from what we know.
Local parent shares concern after fight at Willink Middle School
WEBSTER, N.Y. — Webster parents are seeking answers, after a student fight sent the Willink Middle School into a lockdown. It happened Tuesday morning just before 9 a.m. Police Chief Dennis Kohlmeier said no injuries or arrests were reported. But one student was aggressive toward officers attempting to intervene. Kohlmeier said the fight started after two students were texting, and the texts escalated to physical conflict.
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 […]
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 […]
Xerox to halt print engine manufacturing in Webster
Webster, N.Y. — Xerox is ending some operations in Webster. A company spokesperson confirmed the company is shutting down print engine manufacturing at the Phillips Road campus by the end of June. The campus instead act as a spare parts facility and continue to make toner and photoreceptors. It's...
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 […]
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.
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 […]
First Alert Weather: Sunshine for Friday but rain will arrive Saturday afternoon
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bright sunshine will warm things up nicely on Friday after another frosty cold morning. Temperatures will jump into the 50s and low 60s. It will be mainly clear and not as cold on Friday night in the 40s. Saturday will start dry but plan on some showers in the afternoon as a warm front crosses the region.
Your guide to the music at the Rochester Lilac Festival 2024!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Lilac Festival released its full line-up of local and regional bands, supporting talent, and headliners on the music side of things at the festival. Many bands are returning to the festival this year, but some new performances are hitting the stage. Below is a comprehensive guide to the concerts […]
Medway Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Possessing Illegal Sawn-Off Shotgun
A Medway man’s stash of illegal firearms, including a sawn-off shotgun, has landed him a hefty prison sentence. Robert Reading, 50, of Castle Street, Rochester, uncovered his secret arsenal to Kent Police officers after a warranted search at his property, as reported by the Kent Police. On September 2,...
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