The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reports the use of technology leading to the arrest of three individuals connected to a stolen vehicle.

On March 22, 2026, at approximately 12:13 p.m., a deputy on patrol received a license plate reader (LPR) alert for a stolen vehicle in the area of eastbound Penfield Road and Chiswell Way in the Town of Brighton. The vehicle was previously reported stolen out of the City of Rochester on March 21, 2026. The deputy checked the area and located the vehicle parked and occupied in front of a business on Penfield Road.

Assisting deputies arrived, and together they approached the vehicle with two individuals inside, Evan Crittenden and Matthew Solomon. Crittenden initially refused lawful orders and was safely taken into custody without injury. Deputies also found a quantity of suspected crack cocaine in his possession. Solomon was taken into custody without incident.

The driver of the vehicle left the area on foot prior to the deputies arriving. Deputies continued their investigation and were able to develop a description of the individual which was sent out to other deputies responding to the area. Moments later, a deputy observed a male matching the description walking through a nearby parking lot. Deputies successfully took the individual into custody after a brief foot pursuit and identified him as Ryan Goetze.

Deputies requested EMS to the scene for Crittenden and Goetze; both refused treatment.

Ryan M. Goetze, 30, of Sweden, is charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree (Class D-Felony)
  • Obstruction of Governmental Administration (Class A-Misdemeanor)  
  • Resisting Arrest (Class A-Misdemeanor)

Goetze is a predicate felon and repeat offender who is currently a parole absconder. 

Evan J. Crittenden, 36, of Rochester, is charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree (Class D-Felony) 
  • Obstruction of Governmental Administration (Class A-Misdemeanor)  
  • Resisting Arrest (Class A-Misdemeanor)  
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (Class A-Misdemeanor) 

Crittenden is a predicate felon and repeat offender who is currently wanted by the Rochester Police Department on a warrant.

Matthew Solomon, 48, of Rochester, is charged with: 

  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree (Felony) 

Solomon is currently wanted by the Rochester Police Department on a warrant.

 

Following processing at MCSO A-Zone, deputies transported Goetze, Crittenden and Solomon to Monroe County CAP court for arraignment. After arraignment, Goetze and Crittenden are being held without bail due to their predicate felon status. Solomon was released on his own recognizance (ROR) on March 22, 2026.


This incident highlights the importance of proactive policing and the role of technology, such as license plate readers, in identifying stolen vehicles and enhancing community safety. The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to report suspicious activity and remain aware of their surroundings.


The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to proactive enforcement and holding repeat offenders accountable, while continuing to work in partnership with the community to keep our neighborhoods safe.

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Deputy David Marcucci
Public Information Officer
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov
(585) 753-4840