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Rochester, NY - Around 4:15pm, yesterday, Officers responded to the 1300 block of Clifford Avenue for the report of a family trouble. The preliminary investigation found that 33-year old Elio-Enrique Azuaje-Hasma allegedly punched a family member in the face, causing injury. Additionally, Azuaje-Hasma had an outstanding domestic warrant for Aggravated Harassment in the 2nd Degree. When Officers attempted to take him into custody, he attempted to run back into the house and th

Rochester, NY- On Friday, March 20, 2026, a Monroe County jury convicted 20-year-old Kyelon Marbury of Murder in the 2nd Degree, four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4th Degree for the shooting of a random member of the Rochester community on April 21, 2021, and the killing of James Huff on April 23, 2023. On April 21, 2023, an individual in the City of Roch

Nicholas Colakovski (33-years-old of Brighton) and Breona Hough (23-years-old of Brighton) were both charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the 1st degree (Class B Felony), Robbery in the 1st degree (Class B Felony), and Robbery in the 2nd degree (Class C Felony) resulting from a forcible sexual assault and theft. This was a domestic-related incident, and there is no danger to the community. The suspects were taken to CAP Court for arraignment and are currently being held in

Rochester, NY - On November 16, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers found 37-year-old Aaron Johnson-Haygood dead in the basement of the vacant front apartment at 484 Ave D. Johnson-Haygood had been stabbed and beaten to death. Although vacant, 484 Ave. D was an active drug house. It was being used to both sell and use drugs. Over the last four months, homicide detectives have been working to identify the suspect as well as the motive behind the murder. As a result of t

On March 16, 2026, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section arrested Sean Mayo as part of an ongoing investigation. There were no reported injuries to the victim. Sean E. Mayo, 44, of Penfield, is charged with: Criminal Contempt in the First Degree (Class E-Felony) Stalking in the Third Degree (Class A-Misdemeanor) Mayo turned himself in to investigators on today’s date, and deputies transported Mayo to Monroe County CAP court for arraignment. Fo

Rochester, NY - On February 10, 2026, around 11:50pm, Officers responded to a house on Thorndale Terrace for the report of a female with a laceration. Officers found her to be suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. She was transported to Strong Hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries that, following emergency surgery, were deemed to be non-life threatening. The preliminary investigation found that she was sleeping in her bed in an upstair

Rochester, NY - Last night, just before 8pm, Officers conducted a traffic stop of a 2025 Jeep Compass on Sullivan Street for not having a front license plate. The vehicle had drawn Officers attention due to its suspected involvement in recent violence. Prior to the stop, Officers observed a white Hyundai Sonata as potentially being associated with the Jeep. During the traffic stop investigation, the Officers learned that the 21-year old operator, and sole occupant, did not ha

Rochester, NY - On February 25, 2026, around 10am, Officers responded to Green Knolls Drive for the report of a robbery. The victim reported that he had made an arrangement on Facebook Marketplace to purchase a vehicle. An agreement was made for approximately $3,200 and they agreed to meet on Green Knolls Drive. At the meeting, the suspect threatened the victim, with what appeared to be a handgun, and stole his cash before fleeing in the vehicle that was supposed to be sold.

Rochester, NY - On February 6, 2026, at around 8pm, Officers responded to the area of Bay Street and McKinster Street for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Officers located 63-year old Frederick Edwards suffering from significant trauma from having been struck by a car. He was transported to Strong Hospital, where he sadly passed away from his injuries. The preliminary investigation found that Edwards had just left a store and was crossing Bay Street, northbound

Rochester, NY - On February 25, 2026, around 10am, Officers responded to Green Knolls Drive for the report of a robbery. The victim reported that he had made an arrangement on Facebook Marketplace to purchase a vehicle. An agreement was made for approximately $3,200 and they agreed to meet on Green Knolls Drive. At the meeting, the suspect threatened the victim, with what appeared to be a handgun, and stole his cash before fleeing in the vehicle that was supposed to be sold.

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a Monroe County jury convicted 25-year-old Jermaine Williams of two counts of Murder in the 1 st Degree and two counts of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the murders of Santina Jones and Timothy Chealey. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00AM, Rochester Police Officers responded to an address on Rialto Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, 43-year-old Timothy Chealey was found deceased on the porch from gunshot wounds. A se

Rochester, NY - Around 12:30pm, yesterday, Officers responded to the area of Upper Falls Blvd and Thomas Street for the report of a family trouble. Upon arrival, they learned that the victim and suspect were in a domestic related argument, during which time the suspect pushed the victim to the ground, causing her a head injury. Officers located the suspect, 36-year old Antonio Poole in a nearby vehicle. Despite multiple commands to exit the vehicle, he refused and became conf