Appeals Court Upholds Bredesen Drug Conviction
Coty Marie Bredesen's challenge to her methamphetamine sale conviction over alleged prosecutorial misconduct was rejected.
Rochester Crime News
Crime in Rochester runs on law enforcement actions, the justice system and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in court cases, investigations and evolving trends.
Accidents
Rochester Fire Crews Extinguish Southwest House Fire
Firefighters responded to a blaze at a residence on Hill Place Southwest with no injuries reported.
Law Enforcement
Live Poll
Should courts impose stricter penalties for drivers who attempt to flee from police in your area?
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Fleeing
Bilaal Yaxye Mohamed admitted to evading officers in a high-speed vehicle pursuit.
Violence
Rochester Police Investigate Afternoon Vehicle Shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect after shots were fired at a vehicle near 41st Street Northwest.
Criminal Justice
Prosecutors Sought Aggravated Sentence for Escapee
A 42-year-old defendant faces charges after a hospital escape caused a significant brain injury to a nurse.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Should government agencies implement stricter verification processes for public assistance applications?
Rochester Woman Faces Charges in Welfare Fraud Case
Michelle Miller is accused of obtaining over $75,000 in benefits through false reporting.
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Rochester reporting spans law enforcement operations, court proceedings, policy shifts and the city's public safety trends. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever an incident occurs. Public safety statistics and departmental procedures are the core subjects that surface most consistently in the records. Shifts in enforcement tactics and the availability of resources for public safety often determine how the justice system functions here.