Crime Reports

Rochester, NY - On January 14, 2026, around 3:20pm, Officers responded to a house in the 100 block of Hollenbeck Street for the report of a male shot. Officers located a 17-year old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Strong Hospital, where it was determined that his serious injuries were non-life threating. The preliminary investigation found that the victim was at the house of a female acquaintance, when the suspect entered the house and shot

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Tony Rodriguez, 40, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca to attempted enticement of a minor, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa M. Marangola, who is handling the case, stated that between February 26 and March 12, 2025, Rodriguez engaged in graphic sexual conver

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, January 29, 2026, 34-year-old Kendrick Ford was convicted by a Monroe County jury of Rape in the 1st Degree, two counts of Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child stemming from the ongoing sexual abuse of a child less than thirteen years old. Between October 31, 2023, and February 26, 2024, Kendrick Ford sexually abused a child under the age of thirteen. The following month, the child disclosed the abuse to a trusted

Rochester, NY- On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Monroe County Court Judge Michael Dollinger sentenced 22-year-old Quentin Riviere to 55 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections, and sentenced 22-year-old Nasezire Horton to 25 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections. Both defendants were previously convicted by a jury of Murder in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Wea

Rochester, NY- On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, New York State Supreme Court Justice Vincent Dinolfo sentenced 34-year-old Jose Acevedo to 22 years in the New York State Department of Corrections plus 5 years of post-release supervision. The defendant previously pled guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for causing the death of Sean Semprie. On November 13, 2021, Rochester Police Officers responded to the Black Bear Pub on West Ridge Road in the City of Rochester. Upon arriv

Rochester, NY- On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, New York State Supreme Court Justice Alex Renzi sentenced 29-year-old Lakwan Hannah to 34 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections. He previously pled guilty to two counts of Murder in the 2nd Degree for killing Jared Perry and Marquis Chambers. At approximately 1:35 AM on May 4, 2024, Rochester Police Officers were called to Lyell Avenue in the City of Rochester for reports of shots fired. Upon their arrival

Rochester, NY - On January 26, 2026 at about 8:30 pm, officers responded to 125 St. Paul St to check the welfare of a tenant inside of an apartment who had not been seen for at least a week. When police entered the apartment, they located the body of 57-year-old Maria Benitez, concealed inside. It appeared she had been there for several days. Upon further investigation, detectives were able to determine that on 1/22/26, Benitez was involved in a physical altercation inside of

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Brett Bedford, 41, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession of child pornography by a person having a prior conviction relating to the possession of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen M. McCarthy, who is handling the case, stated

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Rashad Rabah, 33, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with the production, receipt, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, a lifetime period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, Rabah came to the attention of the

Rochester, NY - In November of 2024, the Major Crimes Homicide Unit announced the arrest of Arthur Jason and an unnamed individual residing in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, for the murder of Victoria Jobson in 1992. Since the arrest over two years ago, members of the RPD’s Homicide Unit have been working in collaboration with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office to have the previously unnamed indicted suspect returned to the United States, to face the charges for killing