Former mayoral candidate, downtown business owner, faces felony charges following fireworks fray

Jul 07, 2026 at 07:51 am


Harrison Thorp ONLY IN THE VOICE ROCHESTER - A downtown business owner and former mayoral candidate was arrested on Saturday for using fireworks without a permit and resisting arrest, accordeing to Rochester Police, who told The Rochester Voice today that more arrests are expected. The incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m. on Independence Day when police responded to Robbins Automotive at 20 Summer St. following reports of fireworks being displayed without the required municipal permit. Officers...

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