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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.
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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 Statement Regarding the Arrest of Jacob Hoyt
Upon learning of the arrest of Jacob Hoyt by the Webster Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has suspended the seven-year employee of our Jail Bureau, pending the results of an internal investigation and the judicial proceedings.
ROC City Concerts” Series Brings Gift of Music to Monroe County Jail Incarcerated Individuals who Gave Service to Our Country and Those Struggling with Addiction, Housed in the MCJ
On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., approximately 50 incarcerated individuals in the Monroe County Jail’s Rehabilitation Unit (Housing Veterans/MAT Program/Drug & Alcohol Rehab) were treated to a concert by an ensemble of students and faculty from the Eastman School of Music, as well as a membe...
Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating a Fatal Shooting Inside of a Hamlin Residence
On April 25, 2024, at 2:23 in the afternoon, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1300 block of Monroe-Orleans County Line Road in the Town of Hamlin for the report of a woman found deceased in her home. Based upon the initial investigation, it appears the woman succumbed to injuries su...
Deputies Investigate Shooting in Parking Lot of Pittsford Wegmans
On April 24, 2024 at 9:22 in the morning, Monroe County Sheriff deputies responded to the Pittsford Wegmans at 3195 Monroe Avenue for the report of shots fired at a vehicle in the parking lot. Fortunately, no one was shot or injured. Wegmans’ staff acted quickly and placed the store in lockdown for...
Henrietta Restaurant Robbed by Masked Man with Gun
On April 19, 2024 at 3:42 am, deputies responded to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 760 Jefferson Road in the Town of Henrietta for an unknown cause. Investigation shows that at 12:58 am, a suspect wearing a ski mask jumped over a fence into an outdoor area adjacent to a kitchen door and remained the...
Deputies Arrest Three Individuals for Henrietta Larceny; Two Lead Law Enforcement on Pursuit, Crashing Vehicle
On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 4:23 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), located at 720 Jefferson Rd. in the Town of Henrietta, for the report of a larceny. A description of the suspect vehicle was broadcast, and while en route to the store, a deputy obser...
Deputies Arrest Predicate Felon on Parole for Murder and Another Man for Burglary in Wheatland
On April 11, 2024, at 2:30 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff's deputies were called to the Birchwood Drive neighborhood in the Town of Wheatland to investigate suspicious behavior. A resident witnessed, via their security camera, a man attempting to open the doors of the vehicles parked in their driveway...
Zone Blotter: 03/7/24 to 3/20/24
A Zone Penfield GL 4th / 1900 Empire Blvd. /24-45918 On 3/13/24 between 2:10 pm and 4:20 pm, someone stole the 2018 Hyundai Elantra which was parked in front of the location. The vehicle was equipped with a steering wheel lock on the steering wheel. A broadcast was sent out for the vehicle...