2025
MCSO Shuts Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shop in Henrietta
On May 2, 2025, following an extensive investigation, Monroe County Sheriff’s investigators assigned to our B Zone substation, executed a search warrant at Mad Flavors Smoke Shop, located at 2761 E. Henrietta Road in the Town of Henrietta. Over the past few months, they worked diligently to develop...
Larceny Suspects Lead Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies on a Pursuit Ending in the Erie Canal
Update (9/4/25): The man recovered during the September 2, 2025 Erie Canal investigation is identified as Reginald L. Russell, 56, of Rochester. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. Original Release: (9/3/25): On September 2, 2025, at 6:31 p.m., Brockport Police officer...
MCSO Deputies Arrest Serial Offender for Stealing Again in Henrietta; Christopher Cole Remanded to the Monroe County Jail
On August 27, 2025 at 3:30 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were notified by Home Depot Loss Prevention, located at 770 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta, that a serial offender, Christopher Cole, 58, of Brighton, was trespassing on Home Depot property. The loss prevention employee followed Cole to Dic...
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Individual
UPDATE (08.14.25): The incarcerated individual found unresponsive inside her cell at the Monroe County Jail and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital on 08/7/25 is identified as: Abriana Pesante, 35, of Rochester. Our thoughts are with Ms. Pesante's family during this difficult time. /...
MCSO Searching for Additional Victims Following Arrest of Man for Harassment on the Canal Path
Update: 8/6/25 Following the release of Oleksandr Levytskyy we share the community’s concerns. MCSO continues to work with our partners: members of the Rochester Police Department, the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office and mental health experts. To enhance safety in designated areas, we wil...
Deputies Make Two Arrests in Clarkson Burglary - Ridge Runners Bar
UPDATE (08.21.25) Following a comprehensive investigation, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigators apprehended two individuals on August 6, 2025, in connection with the July 6, 2025, burglary at Ridge Runners in the Town of Clarkson. Antonio J. Suarez, 38, of Irondequoit, is charged with:...
Deputies Arrest Juvenile for Stabbing Catch Another with a Stolen Handgun
On June 13, 2025, at 11:00 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Balsam Lane in the Town of Perinton for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the male victim was stabbed in the torso. Fortunately, the victim was transported to a local hospital with what would be d...
Palmyra Man Arrested for Attempted Murder on Perinton Trailhead
On June 23, 2025, at 11:50 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at the Indian Hill Park Trailhead (7025 Pittsford Palmyra Road) in the Town of Perinton. As the victim walked along the trail, he passed another male, who, with no provocation, attacked the victim f...
Deputies Seize Illegal Gun and High Capacity Magazine at Ontario Beach Park
On the evening of June 4, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling Ontario Beach Park. At about 9:00 p.m., following a series of disturbance calls, deputies worked to disperse a large group of disruptive young people congregated near the pavilions. An individual separated from the grou...
MCSO and Partnering First Responders Rescue Woman from Burning Home in Pittsford
At 1:04 a.m. on June 3rd, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residential fire in the Town of Pittsford's Reeves Road neighborhood. A vigilant neighbor smelled smoke, saw flames at the back of the house and called 911. Upon arrival, deputies observed the rear of the home was engulf...