Racially Motivated Property Damage
August 13, 2024

Rochester Police Department is asking for the community’s help identifying the individuals responsible for causing thousands of dollars in property damage at a home in northwest Rochester.

RPD recently received enhanced images of the suspects and is urging anyone who recognizes them to contact police at (507) 328-6800. Tips can also be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or rochesterolmstedcrimestoppers.org. (It is helpful to include a way to contact you if we have any questions, but we will respect your request to remain anonymous).

The incident occurred on August 3 around 4:30 a.m. The homeowners contacted police later that morning when they discovered several racially motivated statements and symbols painted on and around their home.

RPD is deeply committed to addressing incidents of this nature very seriously. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the investigation, which remains open and active.

Shooting At The Fairgrounds
September 13, 2023

On 09/02/2023 at approximately 10:00 pm, the Rochester Police Department was dispatched to a shooting incident at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds.  It has been determined that three shots were fired and multiple people were present, however, no injuries were reported.