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Police Department: Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 4/27

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their...

Police arrest Farmington man suspected of robbing Hannaford Pharmacy

Around 7:00 pm on April 8, a male entered Hannaford Supermarket on Milton Road, went to the pharmacy, displayed a handgun, and demanded prescription medication. The pharmacist complied and the male exited the store. No injuries resulted.Around 10:00 am the next day, Rochester Police...

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Police respond to gunshots on Summer Street, Jason Levesque charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder

At 10:18 pm on April 4, 2024, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded...

Sign up now for the 10th annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department will be holding its 10th annual Citizen’s Police Academy starting...

Sergeant Alexander unanimously selected to receive the NH Congressional Law Enforcement Award

On January 22, 2023, the Communications Center at the Rochester Police Department received a...

Police remind motorists to clear snow and ice off vehicles before driving

The City of Rochester wants to remind motorists to clear the snow off their...

Project Good Morning hosts annual holiday breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill

On the morning of December 12th, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from...

Holiday Tips: How to prevent packages from being stolen from your doorstep

With the holiday season upon us, thousands of packages will be delivered across many...

Emergency Services respond to motor vehicle incident on Wakefield Street

At approximately 8:04 pm on Sunday, October 22nd, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS...

Are you aged 14-20 and interested in law enforcement? Consider becoming a Police Cadet

Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? The...

Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams

With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...

Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of body-worn cameras for...

Police, Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self-defense for women

The Rochester Police Department and Rochester NH Recreation & Arena are proud to host...

Police Department promotes several members, Andrew Swanberry to become Deputy Chief

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several supervisors resulting...

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LISTEN: NH Fiddle Ensemble to play Rochester Opera House on 5/3

In this episode, Matt talks to Ellen Carlson from the New Hampshire Fiddle Ensemble...

Downtown Churches to hold Annual Yard Sale and Spring Fair on 5/4

The First Congregational Church and First United Methodist Church will hold events on Saturday,...

Public Higher Education Task Force releases findings on strategic alignment of state public higher education

In accordance with Executive Order 2023-06 issued by Governor Chris Sununu, the Public Higher...

WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 4/18/24

Click here to watch. Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...