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Deputies Arrest Convicted Felon for Possessing Loaded Handgun and Cocaine Following DWI Arrest

Deputies Arrest Convicted Felon for Possessing Loaded Handgun and Cocaine Following DWI Arrest

On January 09, 2026, at 2:24 a.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy observed a 2023 Cadillac Escalade with dark tinted windows. The deputy also observed the Cadillac following too closely to the vehicle ahead of it, as it continued on I-490 westbound approaching I-390.  The deputy stopped the vehic...

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Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Ghost Gun in Pittsford

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Ghost Gun in Pittsford

On December 09, 2025, at 2:12 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were called to check on the welfare of Cameron Sanderson. When deputies arrived, they located Sanderson inside the home inhaling “duster.” Deputies detained Sanderson for his safety and ensured EMS could enter the home to render me...

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Deputies Arrest Three Juveniles for Stealing a Vehicle and Multiple Credit Cards; Two Are Repeat Offenders

On December 21, 2025, at 6:40 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Pittsford home for the report of a 2023 Toyota Highlander that was stolen from a driveway. The owners of the vehicle stated they accidentally left it unlocked with the key fob inside, along with a wallet containing...

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Deputies Arrest Penfield Homeowner for Hosting Underage Drinking Party with More Than 100 Teenagers in Attendance; One Teen was Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries

On October 31, 2025 at 10:32 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were called back to a home in Penfield, that they responded to earlier in the evening. This time for the report of a 17-year-old male who hit his head and was unconscious. Deputies arrived and found more than 100 underage individual...

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Deputy Injured During Arrest of a Man Involved in a Domestic Dispute in Henrietta

On December 10, 2025, at 12:55 pm, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies received calls for a male and female fighting in a parking lot at 660 Jefferson Road in Henrietta. Deputies arrived to find a male on top of the female, pinning her to the ground. Deputies would learn the male and female were in a...

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Deputies Arrest Convicted Felon for Possessing Loaded Handgun and Cocaine Following DWI Arrest

Deputies Arrest Convicted Felon for Possessing Loaded Handgun and Cocaine Following DWI Arrest

On January 09, 2026, at 2:24 a.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy observed a 2023 Cadillac Escalade with dark tinted windows. The deputy also observed the Cadillac following too closely to the vehicle ahead of it, as it continued on I-490 westbound approaching I-390.  The deputy stopped the vehic...

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Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Ghost Gun in Pittsford

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Ghost Gun in Pittsford

On December 09, 2025, at 2:12 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were called to check on the welfare of Cameron Sanderson. When deputies arrived, they located Sanderson inside the home inhaling “duster.” Deputies detained Sanderson for his safety and ensured EMS could enter the home to render me...

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Deputies Arrest Three Juveniles for Stealing a Vehicle and Multiple Credit Cards; Two Are Repeat Offenders

On December 21, 2025, at 6:40 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Pittsford home for the report of a 2023 Toyota Highlander that was stolen from a driveway. The owners of the vehicle stated they accidentally left it unlocked with the key fob inside, along with a wallet containing...

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Deputies Arrest Penfield Homeowner for Hosting Underage Drinking Party with More Than 100 Teenagers in Attendance; One Teen was Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries

On October 31, 2025 at 10:32 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were called back to a home in Penfield, that they responded to earlier in the evening. This time for the report of a 17-year-old male who hit his head and was unconscious. Deputies arrived and found more than 100 underage individual...

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Deputy Injured During Arrest of a Man Involved in a Domestic Dispute in Henrietta

On December 10, 2025, at 12:55 pm, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies received calls for a male and female fighting in a parking lot at 660 Jefferson Road in Henrietta. Deputies arrived to find a male on top of the female, pinning her to the ground. Deputies would learn the male and female were in a...

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MCSO Investigates Allegations of Official Misconduct Inside Monroe County Jail

Based upon information developed by members of the Command Staff at the Monroe County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of official misconduct and reports of physical altercations between incarcerated individuals, within the confines of MCJ.  Individuals identified as potential...

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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello And Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter Announce New Collective Bargaining Agreement With The Monroe County Police Benevolent Association

(Rochester, New York) — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter are pleased to announce a new collective bargaining agreement with the Monroe County Sheriff Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The Monroe County Legislature approved the agreement during this evening’...

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Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Pittsford Man on Sex Charges Involving a Minor

Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Pittsford Man on Sex Charges Involving a Minor

On December 13, 2024, just before 3:00 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s investigators arrested Scott Stradley for alleged sex crimes involving a minor known to him. As with all cases of this nature, we involve our Crime Victim’s Specialists and work with our partners at the Child Advocacy Center of Gre...

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MCSO Arrests Juvenile for Social Media School Threat

On October 10, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Fairport Central School District for the report of an anonymous threat made over social media. The post threatened violence at the Fairport High School and warned people to avoid coming to the building that day. To enhance safety...

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Latest Retail Theft Detail Leads To Arrest of Wanted Repeat Offender

Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a Retail Theft Detail at multiple stores in the Town of Henrietta on November 25 and 26, 2024. The detail yielded: 34 Arrests 20 Warrants Served 2 Uniform Traffic Tickets 1 Stolen Vehicle Recovered Among those apprehended was Jonathan Rivera-Lopez...

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New York State Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect After Vehicle Pursuit and Injuries to Officers at Greece Ridge Mall

UPDATE: On December 12, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff’s investigators completed a thorough investigation and determined Dherise Dates was involved in additional crimes. On July 31, 2024, at approximately 7:53 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Five Mile Line Road for b...

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Deputies Arrest Two People in Henrietta Following Multi-Car Crash in Stolen Vehicle

On November 13, 2024, at about 12:47 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of Jefferson Road and Clay Road in the Town of Henrietta for the report of a rollover motor vehicle crash. While en route, the deputies were advised the two individuals in the car that caused th...

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Deputies Arrest Two Convicted Felons for Illegal Possession of Firearms in Hilton

Deputies Arrest Two Convicted Felons for Illegal Possession of Firearms in Hilton

At 6:00 a.m. on October 31, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a search warrant at a residence on West Avenue in the Village of Hilton. This was the product of a lengthy investigation into the criminal behavior of two convicted felons and their illegal possession of firearms. Deputies...

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MCSO Arrests Sister for Murder of Missing Honeoye Falls Woman

On October 11, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Ontario Street in the Village of Honeoye Falls for a check the welfare report for 62-year-old Penny Busch. Penny could not be located. Based on the preliminary investigation, the deputies believed her disappearance was...

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Deputies Arrest Six Juveniles Following Night of Chaos Involving Multiple Stolen Vehicles in Pittsford

Deputies Arrest Six Juveniles Following Night of Chaos Involving Multiple Stolen Vehicles in Pittsford

With the recent surge in stolen vehicles on Monroe County's east side, deputies are staying vigilant. On September 27, 2024, at 11:20 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriff's deputy spotted a red Kia SUV with damage indicative of being stolen, leaving a St. John Fisher University parking lot. The driver refu...

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