Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Penfield man accused of mother's murder arraigned in court

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Penfield man accused of murdering his mother was arraigned in court Wednesday morning. 39-year-old Joseph Petrella was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree burglary, and petit larceny. This comes after he allegedly murdered his mother, 60-year-old Amy Hogan.

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WHEC Rochester
Penfield man, accused of killing mother in mobile home, set to be arraigned (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Oct 7, 2026
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A man is set to be arraigned on Wednesday morning after being accused of killing his mother in the mobile home on Ewald Drive in Penfield that they shared.
Rochester First
Penfield man accused of mother's murder arraigned in court (opens Rochester First)
Published Oct 7, 2026
Rochester First's feed description
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Penfield man accused of murdering his mother was arraigned in court Wednesday morning. 39-year-old Joseph Petrella was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree burglary, and petit larceny. This comes after he allegedly murdered his mother, 60-year-old Amy Hogan.