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.
11/26/22 Perinton Arson and Graffiti Investigation
Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies investigate arson and graffiti involving racial slurs and inappropriate images in Perinton. We do not tolerate any despicable acts of this nature and will work diligently to make an arrest and prosecute the perpetrator(s) to the fullest extent of the law. Perinton...
11/09/22 MCSO Statement
On Monday, November 7, 2022, a community member called Sheriff Baxter’s Office in response to a fatal motor vehicle accident in East Rochester on Saturday morning. The caller was concerned about seeing a deputy driving away from the area at the time and questioned the appropriateness of the deputy’s...
Predicate Felon Arrested for Assault and Possession of Stolen Pistol
Perinton, NY (November 2, 2022) Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident in the Town of Perinton at about 4:15 Tuesday morning. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a man and woman who live together. The female has an active stay away order of protection against the male who is...
Rochester Man Arrested for Grand Larceny at the Henrietta Lowe’s
Henrietta, NY (October 25, 2022) The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday evening for stealing from the Lowes in the Town of Henrietta. Angel L. Santiago, 41, of Rochester was an employee of Lowe’s and is accused of stealing $4,840.95 of merchandise. Lowe’s Loss Prevention employe...
MCSO and HSI Shut Down Illegal Fencing Operation
Rochester, NY (October 19, 2022) Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies and Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested two men for running an illegal fencing operation. Since early 2022, MCSO Economics Crimes Unit investigators and HSI special agents have been conducting an investigation into an...
Predicate Felon in custody following robbery and assault at the Henrietta Walmart
Henrietta, NY (October 6, 2022) The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Tuesday night, for robbery at the Walmart in the Town of Henrietta. Johnny Lee Greggs, 64, of Rochester, attacked security with a knife while stealing merchandise from 1200 Marketplace Drive. On October 4, 2022 at a...
Syracuse man in custody for carrying a loaded gun into airport security
Rochester, NY (September 27, 2022) A man was arrested today after he entered the security checkpoint at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport with a firearm. At about 4:15 this morning, Alfonso Davis, 56, of Syracuse, entered the security checkpoint and set the metal detecto...
Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies thwart escape attempt
Rochester, NY (September 23, 2022) An incarcerated individual remains behind bars today thanks to the valiant efforts of Monroe County Jail deputies. The individual attempted to escape from the Hall of Justice on Friday September 16, 2022. At about 10:45 in the morning, deputies assigned to the MCSO...