Sexual Assault Arrest

Rochester, NY - On May 23, 2026, around 4:20pm, Officers responded to the 300 block of Hudson Avenue for the report of a sexual assault. The preliminary investigation found that the victim, an 18-year old female from Orleans County, had taken a bus from downtown to the area of State Street and Lyell Avenue for a driving school appointment.

While the victim was outside of the driving school, the suspect pulled up in a vehicle and began speaking with the victim. The victim, believing that the suspect was her driving instructor, entered the car. The suspect was not a driving instructor and instead drove the victim to his apartment in the 300 block of Hudson Avenue, where he sexually assaulted her. At some point during the incident, the victim was able to message a family member for help, who was able to locate her.

Officers safely took the suspect, 58-year old Wayne Plummer, into custody at the scene on Hudson Avenue. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Plummer was transported to the Monroe County Jail and is remains in custody on $5,000 bail.

Wayne Plummer, age 58, is charged with two counts of Rape in the 1st Degree, Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree, and Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2nd Degree.