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ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Brandon Washington a/k/a B Mack, 40, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, wassentenced to serve 262 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas E. Gregory, who handled the case, stat

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing 17 year old Javier Melendez. Javier was last seen on December 18, 2025, at 2:30 pm in the area of 1700 almost 1800 block Lehigh Station Road in Henrietta. Javier is described as 5’10, 160 lbs. No clothing description at this time. There is no evidence at this time to suggest he is in any danger at this time. We are asking the community to please call 911 if you have any information.

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Following a lengthy investigation, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has charged Larry Neal of 1332 St. Paul St. Rochester, N.Y. with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a felony under New York State Agriculture and Markets law. If convicted, Neal faces a penalty of up to two years in jail and potential fines. On May 7, 2025, Neal was observed by security cameras at Andrews Terrace apartment building located at 125 St. Paul Street Rochester,

Rochester, NY - Around 5am, this morning, Officers responded to Jorshimal Jewelry on Vincent St for the report of an alarm activation and a male inside the store stealing jewelry. While checking the building, Officers were alerted to the suspect yelling for help at a broken rear window. Officers found the male bleeding significantly from a laceration to his arm and immediately applied a tourniquet. AMR ambulance transported the male to Strong Hospital, where he was quickly br

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Shyasia Kelis McCullough, 25, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of robbery of a postal worker, was sentenced to serve 12 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci. Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who is handling the case, stated that in June 2023, McCullough, co-defendant Malik Shameer McCray and others, robbed a United States letter carrier to obtain a postal key on Lake Ave

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that John C. Aldrich, IV, 55, of Palmyra, NY, who was convicted of production of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 30 years prison and 10 years of supervised release by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that law enforcement began investigating Aldrich in March 2024, after receiving information that he had engaged in the ongo

Rochester, NY- On Wednesday, November 10, 2025, a Monroe County jury convicted 73-year-old Raul Lazcano of Murder in the 2nd Degree for killing Jose Hernandez. On May 5, 2024, at approximately 6:15PM, Rochester Police Officers responded to an apartment complex on East Main Street in the City of Rochester for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, they located 68-year-old Jose Hernandez with a stab wound. The victim was immediately transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he

Rochester, NY - Around 3:30pm, yesterday afternoon, the United States Marshal’s Task Force was conducting a follow up investigation in the 700 block of Hudson Avenue. Task Force members and Clinton Section Officers attempted to stop two males, who immediately ran. 18-year old Lamar Nubin was safely apprehended and found to have a 9mm “Ghost Gun”, which was loaded with nine rounds, in his jacket pocket. While checking the area for the second suspect, Officers located a 9mm Tau

ROCHESTER, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jennifer E. Curran, 40, of Dansville, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with assaulting, resisting, or impeding a federal law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of official duties, with a deadly or dangerous weapon. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brett A. Harvey, who is handling the case, stated on December

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