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Deputies Make Three Arrests at Hilton Fire Department Carnival; One Loaded Firearm Removed
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Hilton Fire Department Carnival grounds (South Ave., Hilton – Town of Parma) for the report of a fight. Prior to on-site security and deputies’ arrival, the fight had dispersed, however deputies rec...
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...
Deputies Catch Repeat Offenders with Multiple Arrest Warrants in Stolen Vehicle
On June 2, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies noticed two people getting into a suspicious vehicle at the Marathon gas station on Penfield Road in the Town of Penfield. The 2010 blue Chevrolet Traverse with a broken rear window was reported stolen out of Ontario County. The driver...
MCSO Investigators Arrest Hilton Juvenile for Vape King Robbery
On May 22, 2025, at 11:08 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Vape King on Main Street in the Village of Hilton for the report of an armed robbery. An individual wearing a mask entered the premises, produced a firearm, and demanded cash and merchandise. The suspect exited the sto...
Update in Perinton Investigation
At about 3:51 a.m. on May 22, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Shagbark Way in the Town of Perinton for the report of a paranoid 83-year-old man with a rifle. Upon arrival, deputies learned the man was having a mental health crisis and his wife was in the house with...
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...