Crime Reports

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

Early this morning, Officers were conducting a STRIVE (Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence) Detail attempting to locate a wanted suspect, 31-year old Omar Muhammad. Muhammad was being sought for his actions on November 2, 2025, in which he allegedly broke down the door of a former domestic partner’s house and proceeded to menace her with a handgun, steal property, and assault her. Just after 2am, this morning, Officers located and apprehended Muhammad l

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jonathan Woody, 31, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor, was sentenced to 144 months in prison and 10 years supervised release by U.S. District Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that in January 2024, Woody engaged in sexually explicit online and text communications with a 13-year- old child that he met on social medi

Rochester, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Tracy Przepiora, 58, of Alden, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt and possession of child pornography, which carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.   Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, in March and April 2025, the National Center for Missing and Explo

Brighton, NY - On November 19, 2025, at 4:17 PM, Brighton Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Elmwood Avenue and Lac De Ville Boulevard following a report of a male found unresponsive. Upon arrival, they discovered 25-year-old Jordan Burroughs of Rochester, NY, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.  A preliminary investigation revealed no indication of foul play, and investigators have determined that there is no threat to the community.   The invest

Rochester, NY- On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a Monroe County jury convicted 19-year- old Kyelon Marbury of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree for killing Jermaine Wilkins on February 18, 2023 and the attempted murder of another member of our community. On February 18, 2023, at approximately 2:40PM, a vehicle was driving down Scio Street when the defendant jumped out of the vehicl

Rochester, NY - The man shot and killed on November 18th at St. Paul and Norton St. is identified as 36- year-old Willie Mayhall, City of Rochester resident. There are no additional updates and no suspect in custody. Original Notify: On November 18, 2025 at about 6:45 p.m. officers responded to the gas station at the corner of St. Paul St and Norton St for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and found a male victim in his 30s, in the front driver’s seat of a v

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Moises Orduna-Rios, 36, and Raquel Orduna-Rios, 30, of Plymouth, Michigan, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy, transporting and harboring unauthorized aliens for commercial advantage or private financial gain, conspiracy to bring in, harbor, and transport unauthorized aliens, employment of at least 10 unauthorized aliens within a 12-month period, engaging in a pattern or practice

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Shabon Banks, 42, of Gates, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, was sentenced to serve 63 months prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Banks was also ordered to pay $92,903.34 in restitution to various retailers, including Best Buy, Home Depot, Kohls, Lowes, Macy’s, Target, and Walmart. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that between December 2021, a