Rochester NY Crime Stoppers Offering Rewards For 7 Unsolved Cases

Police in Rochester are trying to solve these 7 unsolved cases. Crime Stoppers is offering rewards in these 'hot cases.' Crime Stoppers is offering potential cash rewards for information about these individuals. Rewards are being offered.

The photos below are felony fugitives being sought by law enforcement agencies throughout Greater Rochester. You can earn a reward if you provide information leading to the arrest of any of these fugitives. You are not required to testify.

If you have information about any of the most wanted you can contact Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300.

1. Unsolved Quadruple Murder - Michael Royal Jr., Jennifer Leasure, Lachelle Powell, and Michael Adams
Cash Reward: Yes (No amount mentioned)

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers

On January 10, 2016, just before midnight, RFD responded to a house fire on Leighton Avenue. During the course of their duties, the fireman who responded, located the bodies of four victims. Michael Royal Jr (28), Jennifer Leasure (29), Lachelle Powell (22), and Michael Adams (45) were found murdered inside the home.

2. Unsolved Murder - William “Keith” Booker
Cash Reward: Yes (No amount mentioned)

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers

William “Keith” Booker, a retired Rochester Police Officer was killed at 2:00 am, almost one year ago on September 25, 2022, in the area of 581 Jefferson Ave.

3. Unsolved Murder - James Hallenbeck
Cash Reward: Yes (No amount mentioned)

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers

On August 21, 2022, James Hallenbeck went for an early morning walk near his home. While walking in the area of Olean St, James was shot and died from his injuries. The Rochester Police Department Major Crimes Unit and the family of James Hallenbeck are seeking assistance from the public.

4. Unsolved Murder - Mark Smith
Cash Reward: Yes (No amount mentioned)

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers

Mark Smith was shot to death on August 12, 2021, in a home on Maryland Street.

5. Unsolved Murder - Willie Carter
Cash Reward: Yes (No amount mentioned)

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers

On June 19, 2020, at 1:00 am, Willie Carter was shot and killed as he exited a corner store located at 1226 N. Clinton Avenue. As of this date, this murder remains unsolved.

6. Missing Person - Tommy Williams
Cash Reward: Yes (No amount mentioned)

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers

Tommy Williams has been missing from his home since February 2nd, 2022 at approximately 2:30 pm. As of last month, his family is still looking for answers in his disappearance. Williams was last seen in the area of Garson Ave. and Chamberlain St. on February 2nd, 2022 at approximately 2:30 pm. He was wearing a Nike hooded sweatshirt (red upper/dark blue lower) and a fluorescent orange winter cap with ripped blue jeans.

7. Unsolved Murder - Rashad Byrd
Cash Reward: Yes (No amount mentioned)

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers

Rashad Byrd was found dead from a gunshot wound in his vehicle on Brown Street on October 26, 2021. The deadly shooting took place after an altercation at 515 Portland Avenue.

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9 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- September 2023

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 9/01/2023:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.