Monroe County News

On a late Saturday night in Penfield last summer, 29-year-old Ray Shrout was looking to buy drugs.

A 29-year-old Gilbert Street resident ahs been accused of sexually assaulting another Gilbert Street resident May 9 and is being held without bail on felony charges.

Rochester, N.Y.- Rochester Police are searching for the suspect who fired gunshots at two Monroe County probation officers.

The widow of a distraught man who was shot and killed by police officers near Rochester cannot sustain an action against Monroe County alleging that local law enforcement authorities were inadequately trained in dealing with mentally troubled individuals, a federal judge has held.

Contributions to New York's limitless campaign accounts soared 24 percent over six years, jumping to a total of $87 million, a report today found.

The Monroe County Fair could move to Northampton Park. The county is recommending the legislature approve a contract with the Monroe County Fair and Recreation Association to put on the festival.

Rochester, N.Y. - A community activist who once faced charges for filming Rochester Police Officers during a traffic stop is running for Monroe County Sheriff' In an announcement from the Green Party, Good said she pledges to target the causes of violence, and to oversee a department that is both transparent and accountable.

Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester police say around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, a group gathered outside the Lilac Festival site and began to fight.

Testimony is set to begin in the trial of two people charged with killing a high school teacher as she rode her bike along a suburban Rochester road last summer.

"I just like the smell, they make you feel good, they make you happy," said Elaine Adsit, a festival-goer. "Rochester being a city of industry, is also a city of parks and flowers and he wanted to capture Highland Park at its peak," said Morgan.

At least several people were arrested as fights broke out at the Lilac Festival and surrounding neighborhood late Saturday afternoon.

Opening statements in the trial of Mark Scerbo and Meagan Merkel took place Thursday and testimony will begin on Monday.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is facing increased pressure from good-government and women's groups after two reports this week alleged sought to protect Assemblyman Vito Lopez from sexual harassment complaints made by Lopez's aides.

After a wild day in Rochester, it will be a mild but breezy night ahead as lows reach the low to mid 50s.

Springwater, N.Y.- Divers from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office spent Wednesday searching the Erie Canal for a pick-up truck stolen during a home invasion robbery in Livingston County.

Men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving Monroe County are now being honored with a permanent display.

Webster/Monroe Co., N.Y. - First responders at the Christmas Eve shootings in Webster were honored before a meeting at the Monroe County Legislature Tuesday night.

Perinton, N.Y. - A third person was arrested in connection with a home invasion last week on Alpine Knoll.

A local hotel industry group says Monroe County's occupancy rate indicates there's not enough demand for the new hotel rooms coming on the market.

Law enforcement continues to drive home the message that talking and texting while driving does not mix.