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Rochester, NY - On December 5, 2025, Ronnie Brooks Jr. (11-23-1996) was taken into custody by members of the United States Marshals Violent Felony Fugitive Task Force. Brooks was wanted by the Rochester Police Department’s, Major Crimes Section’s, Special Victims Unit in relation to several sexual assaults. He has been charged in three separate sexual assaults dating back to October 29th, 2025. October 29th, 2025 @ 57 St. Paul St @ 4:00 pm Rape 1st In the criminal complaint,

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing 17-year-old juvenile Morgan Zampieri. Morgan left her home in Chili during the early morning hours of December 03, 2025. Morgan is a white female, described as 5’3”, 130 lbs, with green eyes, and medium-length brown hair with purple-tinted dyed ends.   Morgan was last seen wearing a black hoodie and navy-blue sweatpants.   There currently is no indication Morgan is in immediate danger, but we are asking the co

Rochester, NY - Around 9pm, last night, Officers responded to the 600 block of East Main Street for the report of an altercation. Upon arrival, they located the victim, a local business owner, suffering from a non-life threatening upper body injury. The victim reported that he owns a business in the 300 block of East Avenue and that the suspect, 35- year old Marcus Tookes, had entered the business and stole the tip jar before running away. The victim located Tookes in the 500

ROCHESTER, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Joel Rucci, 38, and Andy Rucci, 41, both of Rochester, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $20,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Marsella, who is handling the case, stated that in January 2025, the New York State Police began

Rochester, NY - Around 6:15am, on September 18, Officers responded to a house on Finch Street for the report of a person shot. Officers located the victim, a female in her 20s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers immediately began rendering life-saving medical aide and she was transported by ambulance to Strong Hospital in life-threatening condition. Thankfully, the medical staff at Strong Hospital were able to stabilize her and she is expected

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Kevin Burns, 45, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, was sentenced to serve 54 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who handled the case, stated that on November 5, 2024, the New York State Police executed a search warrant at the Burns’ residence in Irondequoit, because of a

Rochester, NY- On Tuesday, November 15, 2025, a Monroe County jury convicted 21-year-old Timothy Brooks of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Robbery in the 1st Degree, Attempted Robbery in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree for killing James Jackson, Jr. on August 30, 2024. On August 30, 2024, at approximately 6:15PM, Rochester Police Officers arrived to Cuba Place in the City of Rochester for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officer

Early this morning, Officers were conducting a STRIVE (Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence) Detail attempting to locate a wanted suspect, 31-year old Omar Muhammad. Muhammad was being sought for his actions on November 2, 2025, in which he allegedly broke down the door of a former domestic partner’s house and proceeded to menace her with a handgun, steal property, and assault her. Just after 2am, this morning, Officers located and apprehended Muhammad l

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jonathan Woody, 31, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor, was sentenced to 144 months in prison and 10 years supervised release by U.S. District Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that in January 2024, Woody engaged in sexually explicit online and text communications with a 13-year- old child that he met on social medi

Rochester, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Tracy Przepiora, 58, of Alden, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt and possession of child pornography, which carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.   Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, in March and April 2025, the National Center for Missing and Explo

Brighton, NY - On November 19, 2025, at 4:17 PM, Brighton Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Elmwood Avenue and Lac De Ville Boulevard following a report of a male found unresponsive. Upon arrival, they discovered 25-year-old Jordan Burroughs of Rochester, NY, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.  A preliminary investigation revealed no indication of foul play, and investigators have determined that there is no threat to the community.   The invest

Rochester, NY- On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a Monroe County jury convicted 19-year- old Kyelon Marbury of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree for killing Jermaine Wilkins on February 18, 2023 and the attempted murder of another member of our community. On February 18, 2023, at approximately 2:40PM, a vehicle was driving down Scio Street when the defendant jumped out of the vehicl