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Public Information Officer (PIO) Deputy Brendan Hurley can be reached directly at 585-753-4840.
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Deputies Prevent Contraband from Entering the Monroe County Jail
On March 4, 2025, Kevin Williams was sentenced in Monroe County Court to the New York State Department of Corrections. Williams was taken into custody in the Monroe County Jail at approximately 12:00 p.m., to await his prison transfer. A body scan during the screening process raised concerns regardi...
MCSO Arrests Wheel Loader Thief
On December 1, 2024, at 7:02 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the parking lot of 1225 Jefferson Road in the Town of Henrietta for a larceny report. An unknown individual stole a 2000 Case 721c wheel loader, valued at $60,000.00. On December 3, 2024, the Livingston County Sheriff’...
Deputies Arrest Two of Three Suspects in Henrietta Robbery; Seeking Community’s Help to ID the Third
On March 2, 2025, at 7:58 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Target at 2325 Marketplace Drive in the Town of Henrietta for a larceny in progress. Two individuals filled a shopping cart with merchandise and left the store without rendering payment. An employee grabbed the cart in...
Task Force Arrests Henrietta Man for Illegal Guns and Machine Gun Conversion Kits
On February 12, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies and the ATF Rochester’s Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on Tumbleweed Drive in the Town of Henrietta. The search resulted in the seizure of 30 machine gun conversion devices, 20 large capacity ammunition magazin...
Deputies Arrest Wanted Larcenist in Stolen Pickup Truck
On January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:08 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Kinglet Drive neighborhood in the Town of Henrietta for the report of a larceny. A resident informed deputies an unknown man in a pickup truck stole property from his vehicle. Deputies reviewed securit...
Deputies Arrest Two Florida Juveniles in Possession of a Stolen Gun in a Stolen Car
On January 22, 2025, at 4:36 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Creek Street in the Town of Penfield for a suspicious condition. A concerned citizen saw two males park a pickup truck in a driveway before walking away from the area. Upon arrival, deputies verified the...
Deputies Arrest Four Individuals Stealing Cars in Pittsford; Leads to Arrest in Christmas Larcenies at Henrietta Church
On January 2, 2025, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an apartment complex on Gleason Circle in the Town of Pittsford for the report of people breaking into cars. Deputies observed a 2018 red Kia Sportage and 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra, stolen from Gleason Circ...
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...