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7 hours ago
- General
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Emergency response underway for possible person in Genesee River
Emergency crews are actively investigating a report of a possible person in the Genesee River on Sunday. Multiple agencies are on scene, including the Rochester Police Department, Rochester Fire Department, New York State Police, and Irondequoit Police Department. Rochester Police Lt. Jeremy Robinson confirmed the investigation is ongoing and that updates will be provided as more information becomes available. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Emergency response underway for possible person in Genesee River
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a day ago
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RPD: Teen shot on Ward Street, walked into RGH with life-threatening injuries
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 19-year-old is being treated for life-threatening injuries after a shooting that occurred on Ward Street in Rochester on Saturday afternoon. The Rochester Police Department responded to Rochester General Hospital at around 1 p.m. on Saturday for a report of a male patient who had walked in with a gunshot wound. Police said the victim was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle from Ward Street. Officers proceeded to the scene of Ward Street between North Clinton and Emmett Street to investigate evidence of the shooting. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact 911. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
- Automotive
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RPD, NYSP respond to accident on East Main Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department and New York State Police are responding to a motor vehicle accident on East Main Street in Rochester. A News 8 photographer was on scene and captured images of a severely damaged vehicle, which appears to have run into a pole and a tree. A tow truck was also at the scene. RPD: Two pedestrians hit by car after argument, driver in custody on Denise Road News 8 is awaiting information about the status of the driver and the cause of the accident from authorities. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Mayor's advisor on violence remembered as a life changer in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When Victor Saunders passed earlier this month, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans released a statement the next day calling the Advisor on Violence Prevention and long-time youth intervention specialist a committed public servant. On Friday evening, friends, family, colleagues and those Victor Saunders helped along the way gathered at the Faith Chapel Apostolic Church to pay respects to a man they called a quiet leader. 'He changed his life in order to change other people's lives.' said Officer Moses Robinson, Community Liaison and Crime Prevention Officer with the Rochester Police Department. Chief of Police David Smith, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and others who worked closely with Saunders offered their condolences to Saunders' family. 'He'd come into my office and talk about his family. He loved his wife, kids and grandkids and his mom,' Mayor Evans reflected outside the church. Inside, a steady stream of mourners offered kind words and hugs to Saunders' family. Those who benefited from his expertise and generosity also shared their memories. 'He taught me how to do this work with love and compassion and how to give grace,' said Hank Warfield who works as a parent engagement coordinator for the Rochester City School District. 'He's just a good man,' Warfield said he communicated with Saunders the day before he passed away on May 8. 'I want people to remember that Victor Saunders was an advocate for children always first.' said RCSD School Board Commissioner Beatriz LeBron. She said she remembers his work in the school district and as part of The Center For Youth. 'I remember when he used to walk the streets talking to youth,' said Robert Forbes, Saunders' brother in law. 'I was a bad kid coming up,' Forbes recalls. 'Just to see him wanting to change his ways made me want to change my ways.' Though they are grieving many say they are filled with gratitude for the way he demonstrated forgiveness, hope and peace. 'His character was impeccable. He loved to laugh. He was so sincere,' Warfield said. Mayor Evans said he never saw Saunders angry and he had a special way of connecting with people on a human level. 'He was just someone that was beloved. He could talk to the district attorney and then go talk to a kid on a basketball court. Not many people can do that.' Evans said. The funeral services for will be held Saturday, May 24 at Faith Chapel Apostolic Church at 800 E. Ridge Road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Police presence near Eastman School of Music shuts down surrounding streets
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Police and University of Rochester Public Safety vehicles line the perimeter of the Eastman School of Music Friday. A News 8 photojournalist on scene said police have been seen interviewing bystanders, and the intersection of Swan Street and East Main Street has been blocked off with caution tape by police. A cop was seen walking arm in arm with a man into the building, who was then shortly walked back outside and placed in the back of a cop car. No handcuffs were visible. An undamaged car is being towed from the area, according to our photojournalist. News 8 has reached out to RPD for more information. Stay with RochesterFirst as this scene develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
