Yes, a rogues' gallery is a common phrase to refer to a collection of pictures of criminals...Pictures that are sent out by the police department! The police post the details of these crimes to subscribers and on their Facebook page so go post there about shaming people. I, for one, applaud the Patch for collecting these mug shots in one place. Although I subscribe to the releases from police, it's interesting to me to see all those charged with crimes in one place each week.

Except for juveniles and in very special circumstances, e.g., national security, ongoing investigations, etc., who is arrested and/or charged is a matter of public record. It's the duty of a news website (or publication) to report the news, including matters of public record. In fact, it's essential in a free society that we have access to the news. Although it has to be difficult to be arrested for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, due process does not free us from wrongful arrest or the unfortunate notoriety that comes with it. Instead, it guarantees that we have proper notice of the charges brought against us and an opportunity to defend ourselves. There's also the possibility that if a reader sees a picture or a name connected with an incident, he will come forward with information that points to a different suspect and exonerates the person who was arrested. Telling the public more rather than less is normally a good thing.