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Two Geneva residents arrested on drug and child endangerment charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Geneva residents on drug and child endangerment charges. According to OCSO, on April 15, Joequell Solomon,30, and Emily Kerr,23, were arrested by the deputies after investigators said they possessed around 100 counterfeit Oxycodone pills that they intended to sell in the Town of Phelps. […]
Suspect crashes into police car while fleeing scene of retail theft arrest in Henrietta
Rochester, N.Y. — Three suspects were taken into custody after a larceny investigation spilled over into a police pursuit Monday afternoon. Around 4:20 p.m., the Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to Designer Shoe Warehouse on Jefferson Road in Henrietta for the report of a larceny. While deputies were on...
Albert Ranieri, truck driver in armored heist and admitted murderer, released from prison
Rochester, N.Y. — A man who went to prison for a pair of infamous crimes in the Rochester area is now free. Albert Ranieri was the driver in a 1990 armored truck heist in Henrietta, in which $10.8 million was stolen. He also later admitted to shooting and killing...
Ontario County man arrested after allegedly opening RG&E account in another person's name
Manchester, N.Y. — An Ontario County man is facing charges after allegedly opening an RG&E account in another person’s name without them knowing. Police said Robert Charles Mendez, 38, of Manchester, used a fraudulent RG&E account in another person's name for over a year. Mendez was arrested for...
Man shot on North Genesee Street in Geneva
Geneva, N.Y. — Police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Saturday in Ontario County. Officers responded to North Genesee Street in Geneva around 5 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Once there, they found a 19-year old man who was shot. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
‘No Wake Order’ issued on Honeoye Lake as water levels are higher than normal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A “No Wake Order” was issued for Honeoye Lake due to high water levels. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office issued the order Tuesday morning, saying the water in the lake is significantly higher than normal. Boaters are urged to take caution while operating on the lake and they are urged not […]
Avon police chief will go from unpaid to paid leave amid investigation
AVON N.Y. (WROC) – Even though Avon leaders say the FBI and the State Comptroller’s Office is investigating him and even though the Avon Village Board suspended him without pay because of that, Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer will likely soon start getting a paycheck again. March 20th was when Geer was suspended without pay. […]
Fundraiser for Special Olympics NY held at local Applebee’s locations
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local Applebee’s locations will be taking part in a fundraiser for the Special Olympics New York. The “Go for the Gold” fundraiser is a partnership between athletes of New York’s Special Olympics and members of law enforcement. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, volunteers will be collecting donations at […]
Golden Apple: Congratulations to Sarah McCafferty!
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — Congratulations to our latest Golden Apple Award winner Sarah McCafferty. She is a second-grade teacher at Jefferson Avenue Elementary School in Fairport. “She cultivates a classroom community where every single student feels special. They feel heard, they feel seen. They create memories where they see...
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