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2026 Monthly Statistics
Created Jan 16, 2026 / Updated Apr 6, 2026
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Created Mar 23, 2026 / Updated Apr 13, 2026
Neighborhood Watch Apps: Benefits and Risks While neighborhood watch apps can be beneficial, they can also be harmful if not used cautiously. Criminals may infiltrate these apps or create fake groups to exploit users. The scam typically unfolds as follows: Criminals create fak...
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Created Apr 2, 2026 / Updated Apr 8, 2026
Stay Focused on the Road, Not Your Phone From April 9-13, 2026, the Brighton Police Department is participating in a nationwide enforcement campaign, Put the Phone Away or Pay, to combat the dangers of distracted driving.. This high-visibility initiative aims to raise awa...
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Created Mar 26, 2026 / Updated Apr 6, 2026
The police blotter, a daily record of incidents and arrests maintained by law enforcement, has long served as a snapshot of community life. Attached are photos taken from the October 26, 1950, issue of The Brighton-Pittsford Post. The column titled "Brighton Police Gazette" de...
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Created Mar 29, 2026 / Updated Apr 1, 2026
April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Brighton Police Department is urging all motorists to acknowledge the risks associated with driving while distracted. Between 2019 and 2023, a staggering 16,384 fatalities and approximately 1.7 million inj...
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Created Mar 20, 2026 / Updated Mar 30, 2026
Law enforcement agencies rely heavily on tips and information from the community to help solve crimes and keep our neighborhoods safe. The same goes for suspected terrorist activity. Your tips can be the key to unlocking a case and making a real difference. Remember, if you SE...
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Created Mar 12, 2026 / Updated Mar 23, 2026
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motor vehicle is stolen every 37 seconds in the United States. To combat this trend, the Brighton Police Department is offering essential tips to safeguard your vehicle and prevent theft or break-ins. P...
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Mar 20, 2026
A traffic stop on S. Winton Road for tinted windows turned into an arrest for criminal possession of a weapon in the 2 nd degree, a class C Felony. On 3/19/26, 26-year-old Keyshawn Gooden of Rochester was arrested after officers found an illegal, loaded 9mm ha...
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Mar 18, 2026
On March 17, 2026, Chief Catholdi honored Sergeant Stephen Hunt for his 25 years of service to the Brighton community. Throughout his tenure at the Brighton Police Department, Sergeant Hunt has held various roles, including Police Officer, Task Force Officer with the...
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Created Mar 15, 2026 / Updated Mar 18, 2026
The Brighton Police Department recently had the pleasure of giving the Brighton Fire Explorers a tour of our facility. This event highlighted the significance of mutual aid and partnerships between emergency services agencies. By working together and sharing resources, w...
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