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.
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...
Zone Blotter: 12/19/24 - 12/31/24
A Zone Penfield GL 4th / Wegmans 2157 Penfield Rd. / 24-225930 At 3:30 p.m. on December 19, 1924, the victim left her wallet and phone in a shopping cart in the parking lot. Upon realizing her mistake, she drove back, only to discover her wallet had vanished. Pictures of the potential suspect are...
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...
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 three w...
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...