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The Rochester Police Department has announced an arrest of a woman who allegedly hid her husband’s body to collect his social security checks. RPD reports that officers found 66-year-old Kenneth Crisman deceased in the basement of his residence at 128 Bryan Street on September 4, 2023. RPD’s Homicide Investigators say that Crisman died in late … Read more

The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating an overnight stabbing. Around 1:15 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of State Street for a report of a person stabbed. At the scene, officers found a 43-year-old man suffering from at least one stab wound to the lower body. The victim was transported to an area … Read more

The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating a double shooting. RPD officers responded to the 800 block of North Clinton Avenue following a Shot Spotter activation. At the scene, officers found two adult males at the corner of North Clinton and Evergreen suffering from gunshot wounds. The men were transported to an area hospital for … Read more

A parolee is back behind bars. This time, the suspect is facing a Criminally Negligent Homicide charge. The Rochester Police Department reports that 42-year-old Jovan Lucas was standing outside a barber shop at 1070 Hudson Avenue where he worked around 11 p.m. on August 9, 2024. Police say Lucas was punched in the head in … Read more

The Rochester Police Department is investigating a triple shooting that left two teenagers in critical condition. RPD reports that officers responded to the 200 block of Hazelwood Terrace for a report of shots fired around 4:45 p.m. on Monday. At the scene, responding officers found a large crowd. Officers also located three victims suffering from … Read more

The Rochester Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to the death of five-year-old Malaki Stovall. RPD reports that the porch of 1290 Portland Avenue was intentionally set on fire causing the entire structure to be destroyed on July 29, 2024. Five-year-old Malaki Stovall was trapped inside, but rescued by firefights. The five-year-old was … Read more

The Rochester Police Department is investigating after a memorial for a victim from Maplewood Park turned into a fight. RPD officers responded to Pulaski Park at 1200 North Street for reports of a large fight. At the scene, officers learned that a large gathering was being held as a memorial balloon release for a recent … Read more

Seven people were shot at Maplewood Park this evening. The Rochester Police Department responded to Maplewood Park on Bridgeview Drive for a report of shots fired around 6:20 p.m. on Sunday. At the scene, officers found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were shot during a large gathering within the park. At this … Read more

The Rochester Police Department is investigating a violent, armed home invasion robbery on Meigs Street. Around 5:40 p.m., officers responded to the area of 450 Meigs Street for a report of a robbery. At the scene, officers learned that two suspects wearing masks had entered the victim’s residence. One suspect allegedly struck the victim in … Read more