New York State Division of State Police

08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 04:21

Following a pursuit in Rochester, State Police arrest five on fel...

Press Release

On August 29, 2024, at approximately 1:06 p.m., the New York State Police in Rochester attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Compass near Goodman St in the city of Rochester when the operator failed to comply. A pursuit was initiated, and it traversed several city streets. At the intersection of Lake Ave and Driving Park Ave, the Jeep struck an uninvolved vehicle, an Acura sedan, which subsequently struck a Chevy Impala. The Jeep then overturned. The operator of the Acura and Chevy Impala both sustained minor injuries. One of the occupants of the Jeep also sustained a minor injury and was transported by ambulance to Strong Memorial Hospital.

Five persons were into custody and charged as follows:

Jahari L. Wilson, age 18, of Rochester, NY:

Five counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd (C Felony)

Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd: Defaced for Concealment (D Felony)

Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd: Ammunition Feeding Device (D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (A Misdemeanor)

Cameron A. Porchea, age 18, of Rochester, NY:

Four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd (C Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd: Defaced for Concealment (D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd: Ammunition Feeding Device (D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (A Misdemeanor)

Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer 3rd (A Misdemeanor)

Vehicle and Traffic Violations

(Three) 17-year-old males:

Four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd (C Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd: Defaced for Concealment (D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd: Ammunition Feeding Device (D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (A Misdemeanor)

This is an ongoing investigation.