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.
12/27/21- MCJ COVID UPDATE
Rochester, NY (December 27, 2021) – As we’ve seen throughout the pandemic, when the community rate of infection rises, the number of COVID-19 cases inside of the Monroe County Jail also rises. As of this afternoon, MCSO reports there are 87 COVID positive cases inside of the Monroe County Jail out o...
12/24/21- METALICO BURGLARY
Chili, NY (December 24, 2021) – On 12/23/21 at 10:18 PM, MCSO C Zone 1st Platoon deputies were dispatched to Metalico (1515 Scottsville Rd, Chili) for the burglar alarm. Once on scene, deputies discovered that someone had made entry into the building through the roof. A perimeter was established and...
12/21/21- RUNNINGS THEFT-SWEDEN
Sweden, NY (December 21, 2021) – On 12/17/21, at approximately 11:00 AM, a suspect entered a vehicle in the parking lot of Runnings located at 4828 Lake Road South, Town of Sweden. The vehicle was owned by a Runnings employee and the thefts were noticed at the end of the employee’s shift. The suspec...
10/8/21- POLICE UNITY TOUR 2021
POLICE UNITY TOUR 2021 – “WE RIDE FOR THOSE WHO DIED” Rochester-Area Bicycle Team to Ride to National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. in Honor of MCSO’s Bicentennial – Paying Tribute to 11 Fallen Deputies Rochester, NY (October 8, 2021) – On Saturday, October 9th, 2021, four membe...
9/24/21- MCSO-UCLM PARTNERSHIP
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND UNITED CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP MINISTRY PARTNER TO PROVIDE OPEN EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION IN EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN POLICE – COMMUNITY RELATIONS Rochester, NY (September 24, 2021) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the United Christian Leadership Ministry...
9/23/21- SHERIFF'S WEEK 2021-WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMEMORATES SHERIFFS’ WEEK IN NEW YORK STATE HONORING THE FALLEN September 19 – 25, 2021 Rochester, NY (September 23, 2021) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office joins sheriff’s offices throughout New York State in commemorating Sheriffs’ Week September 19 – 25,...
09/02/21 - HILTON SHOOTING UPDATE
MCSO INVESTIGATORS MAKE ARREST IN HILTON SHOOTING Re: Tyler Pitcher Hilton, NY (September 2, 2021) – On September 1, 2021 at 9:37 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Village II Dr., Hilton for the report of a person shot following a neighbor dispute. Upon arrival, deputies loca...
8/11/21- PITTSFORD PLAZA ROBBERY ARREST
Rochester, NY (August 11, 2021) – On 6/25/21 at 6:45 PM, MCSO deputies responded to the area of Pittsford Plaza on Monroe Ave, Pittsford for the reported robbery. The suspect approached the victim near the Barnes and Nobles and stole the victim’s purse off of her shoulder. The suspect then began usi...