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Rochester, NY – On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Monroe County Court Judge Michael Dollinger sentenced 43-year-old Rajab Banahi to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections Without the Possibility of Parole for each of the three counts of Murder in the 1st Degree to run concurrently. Rajab Banahi was previously convicted by Judge Dollinger following a bench trial of three counts of Murder in the 1st Degree and Aggravated Criminal Contempt for the murders of Ali Banahi, M

Rochester, NY - Throughout yesterday evening, RPD monitored crowds in the area of Chili and Thurston that were part of an unpermitted music video production. As the night went on, the crowd which totaled in the hundreds, became more and more tumultuous and several fights began to break out. Along with the fights, around 8pm, the crowd had taken over the roadway preventing vehicular travel on Chili Ave. Additional resources were brought in and just after 10pm announcements

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Eric J. Barner a/k/a E a/k/a Dree, 40, Ashanique Graham a/k/a Shorty, 30, Geneno Mable, 51, Matthew R. Swinko, 28, and Ryan Palmieri, 36, all of Elmira, NY, were charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and a quantity of cocaine. Charged in a separate complaint with conspiracy was D

Rochester, NY -Around 9:40pm, Officers stopped a 2003 Toyota Corolla in the 1100 block of N. Clinton Avenue for violation(s) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the subsequent investigation, Officers recovered a 9mm “ghost gun”, loaded with 20 rounds in an extended magazine. Both the operator and passenger were safely taken into custody and charged as follows: 16-year old male charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd and 3rd Degree. He was arraigned just aft

Rochester, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Donald Coty, 40, and his wife, Megan Coty, 38, both of Conesus, NY, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography, conspiracy to produce child pornography, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years. According to the criminal complaint, in February 2026, the National Center for Mis

Rochester, NY - On July 14, 2026, at approximately 3:47 p.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue after receiving a report of a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located a man in his 30s nearby suffering from at least one non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body. The victim was transported by ambulance to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment. The Rochester Police Department's Criminal Investigations Section Non-Fatal Shooting Unit

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Patrick J. Steinmetz, 40, of Springwater, NY, was convicted by a federal jury of two counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 60 years. In March 2024, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the report of a sexual assault between Steinmetz and a 16-year-ol

Rochester, NY - On June 26, around 2:20pm, Officers responded to Doran Street for a family trouble with an update that there was possibly a male shot. Officers arrived and located a male in his 30s suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim refused treatment from the ambulance and was not transported to the hospital. The preliminary investigation found that there was an argument amongst family members during which time 33-year old Aaron

Rochester, NY- On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Monroe County Court Judge Douglas Randall sentenced 33-year-old Kyshonn Green to 23 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections. He was previously convicted by a jury of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the murder of J’Mere Ridley-Smith. On July 26, 2025, at approximately 4:15PM, Gates Police Officers responded to the Wegmans distribution center on Brooks Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, 25-year-old J’Mere

Update: The witness that complained of additional injuries was treated and released from Strong Hospital this morning. Besides being treated for dog bites, a small metallic object, potentially a bullet fragment was removed from his leg. As is standard protocol, the incident remains under investigation by the Rochester Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit and Professional Standards Section. Original Release: Just after 1am, Officers responded to the 100 block of Kirkland Road

Rochester, NY - On 6/17/26, at approximately 7:30 p.m. the Rochester Police Department responded to the 100 block of Dewey Ave. for the report of a male armed with a firearm, threatening individuals. Upon arrival officers located a 56 year old, male, Wayne County resident as well as a 39 year old, female, City of Rochester resident, neither of whom was injured during this incident. Both advised that during the course of a verbal altercation with a male suspect, whom they’re

Rochester, NY- Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a Monroe County Grand Jury indictment was unsealed in front of New York State Supreme Court Justice Judith Sinclair, charging 31-year- old Casey Raetz with seven counts of Assault in the 2nd Degree and six counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the physical abuse of five children. Each count of Assault in the 2nd Degree allege that Casey Raetz caused injury to a person less than seven years old. Casey Raetz operated an unlice