Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Media outlets are instructed to send all inquiries to mcsocommunications@monroecounty.gov or contact the PIO via phone.

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

Communications Director Amy Young may be reached directly at 585-753-4518.

Off hours (after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays) Media outlets are instructed to call Media Line at 585-753-2978 for information on developing/breaking news and incidents. The Watch Commander will, in turn, disseminate requested information to all local media outlets.

All other inquiries, including requests for “enterprise” stories, may be made by contacting the Communications Office at MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov. These requests will be answered during normal business hours.

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...

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Zone Blotter: 12/5/24 - 12/18/24

A Zone Penfield CPCS 7th X2 Arrest / State Rd. / 24-211959 On 11-28-24 at 1:27 a.m., Nicholas P. Chiavaroli (37) was walking on State Rd. in dark clothing. The MCSO responded to check his welfare. It was determined he had a warrant and upon searching him, a small rock of crack cocaine and thr...

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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’...

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Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Pittsford Man on Sex Charges Involving a Minor

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...

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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...

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Zone Blotter: 11/21/24 - 12/4/24

A Zone Penfield Larceny / 1659 Penfield Road / 24-208657 On 11/22/24, deputies responded to the Walgreens at the above location for a larceny in progress. Employees told dispatch the suspect had just left in a Ford hatchback and had stolen dove soap and other merchandise. Deputies located the...

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Zone Blotter: 11/7/24 - 11/20/24

A Zone Penfield PL / Walmart 1990 Brandt Point / 24-198751 On 10/21/24 at 11:41 a.m., Walmart employee Kristen R. Sonneville (55) took merchandise off the rack and returned it for $171.30. On 11/7/24, Walmart completed their internal investigation and called deputies. Sonneville was arrested and...

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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...

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Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Media outlets are instructed to send all inquiries to mcsocommunications@monroecounty.gov or contact the PIO via phone.

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

Communications Director Amy Young may be reached directly at 585-753-4518.

Off hours (after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays) Media outlets are instructed to call Media Line at 585-753-2978 for information on developing/breaking news and incidents. The Watch Commander will, in turn, disseminate requested information to all local media outlets.

All other inquiries, including requests for “enterprise” stories, may be made by contacting the Communications Office at MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov. These requests will be answered during normal business hours.