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Public Information Officer (PIO) Deputy Brendan Hurley can be reached directly at 585-753-4840.
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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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...