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Officer Michael Sippel Fired by RPD

The Rochester Police Department has fired Officer Michael Sippel, following his misdemeanor assault conviction last month. Sippel was found guilty of using excessive force in arresting a man he mistakenly thought was a burglary suspect.   The department says his termination is effective as of May 28th, the day he was found guilty. The department […]

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Judge Finds Officer Guilty of Assault

The excessive use of force case against a Rochester police officer has ended in a conviction. Officer Michael Sippel was found guilty of misdemeanor assault during the arrest of Christopher Pate a year ago. City Court Judge Thomas Morse said in his ruling that this case was not about whether police can use force to […]

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