For Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, “Family First” isn’t mere management motto, it’s his way of life. He isn’t shy about it. His enthusiasm for Mary, his soft-spoken high school sweetheart and wife of 34 years, is evident as he visibly brightens whenever she enters a room – the only thing brighter – their combined joy for sons Kevin and Zachary. The Baxter boys are their greatest success: Kevin, a geotechnical engineer, husband to Shannon, and father to Cora and Colton; Zach, a first lieutenant serving overseas in the Army after earning his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University. View more...
Undersheriff Korey Brown joined the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, appointed by Sheriff Todd Baxter, in January 2018. Brown obtained his Master of Science Degree in Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan College (December 2020). In December 2012, Brown graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy. Brown also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Empire State College (2011). View more...
Chief Deputy Fowler began his law enforcement career in 1994 with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol. He has served in numerous positions from Internal Affairs, Captain of the Criminal Investigations Section and Commander of Staff Services. From 2006 through 2011, he was assigned as the SWAT Unit Commander. In 2018 newly elected Sheriff, Todd Baxter, selected him as Chief Deputy of the agency overseeing all Police Bureau functions. View more...
Superintendent Maurice Leone has achieved six promotions throughout his 27 years with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his tenure, Superintendent Leone has received the Outstanding Overall Achievement, Physical Fitness, Lifesaving, Sheriff’s Commendation and Distinguished Medal awards; along with multiple letters of appreciation, recognition and commendable work. He has also been a member of the Special Response and Peer Support Teams. Superintendent Leone currently commands a staff of 500+ and along with the great men and women of the Jail Bureau, manages a population of approximately 800 incarcerated individuals. During his time away from the MCSO he enjoys fishing, hunting, and time spent with family and friends. View more...
Commander Patricio Rojas Jr. has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement. Prior to joining the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Commander Rojas served as a security police officer in the United States Air Force. He attained the rank of Sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge. Since joining the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in 1993, Commander Rojas has progressed through the ranks from Deputy Sheriff to Captain. The Commander has shared his knowledge and expertise by serving as a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor & Armorer, General Topics Instructor, DARE Instructor, Platoon Lieutenant, Commander of Internal Affairs, and Captain of MCSO Zone C, which encompasses the west side of Monroe County. View more...
Civil Bureau Chief Phil Gombatto
Phil Gombatto has 26 years of experience with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. He graduated from the Part-Time Police Academy in 1996 and was sworn in by Sheriff Andrew Meloni. Gombatto worked as a patrol deputy assigned to the Greater Rochester International Airport for two years. He took a full-time deputy position in the Civil Bureau in 1998. View more...
Chief Dale Erne started working for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in 1994 as a Deputy Sheriff Jailor in the Jail Bureau. The Chief worked in several capacities during his career including the Lieutenant of the Staff Services Bureau for over four years, Sheriff’s Administration, and supervising Jail Administration. After 25 years of service, he retired as a Captain in 2019. View more...