Rochester Police Arrest Driver After Vehicle Emitted “Gunfire-Like” Sounds on Wakefield Street

November 18, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Rochester Police arrested Ethan Saint-Val, 22, of Rochester, on November 4, 2025, for Disorderly Conduct following a traffic stop on Wakefield Street. According to police, the stop was initiated after officers observed a vehicle with modified emissions that produced sounds consistent with gunfire.

Saint-Val was issued a hand summons for a violation-level offense and given a court date of December 16, 2025, at the 7th Circuit Rochester Court.

Arrest details

• Date of arrest: November 4, 2025

• Charge: Disorderly Conduct (violation level)

• Location: Wakefield Street, Rochester

• Allegation: Vehicle emissions modified, emitting sounds consistent with gunfire

• Court date: December 16, 2025 (7th Circuit Rochester Court)

Continued enforcement

Rochester Police state they continue to investigate tips related to vehicles equipped with similar modifications. The department indicates it will continue traffic enforcement targeting vehicles involved in these types of disturbances.

How to share information

Police are asking anyone who may have information about vehicles with modified emissions producing gunfire-like sounds to contact them through the following channels:

• Rochester Police Department (tips/info): 603-330-7128

• Rochester Crime Line (anonymous): 603-335-6500

• Text tips (anonymous): Text CRIMES (274637)

  
  

  • Body of text: TEXT4CASH + your tip

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Information provided through the Crime Line that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

This article will be updated if additional details are released by authorities.

Credit: Rochester Police Department