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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...
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 th...
Deputies Arrest Man Brandishing a Knife in Parking Lot of Chili Retail Store
At 7:49 p.m. on April 2, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff's deputies were called to the parking lot of the Target store in the Town of Chili. An individual was exhibiting aggressive behavior and making threats with a knife. Witnesses described the suspect as a man wearing a black jacket, blue pants, and...
Man Sentenced to Prison Time Caught by Deputies Trying to Smuggle in Contraband
On the morning of March 15, 2024, Quinson Reed Jr. was sentenced in Monroe County Court to a term of seven years in prison for attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon. At 10:30 a.m., he was taken into custody by Monroe County Sheriff's deputies and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Upon his a...
Zone Blotter: 2/15/24-3/6/24
A Zone Penfield Burglary 3rd / PL / Wegmans 2157 Penfield Rd / 24-040750 On 3-5-24 at about 9:05 p.m., 41-year-old Michelle L. Arnold stole three cases of beer and assorted groceries ($246.60) from Wegmans. She then exited the store and was taken into custody by loss prevention. She had bee...