Crime Reports

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

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