Suffolk County District Attorney News

Suffolk County District Attorney News


Oct 26, 2025

Bay Shore man guilty of sex trafficking

Freddie Rice used narcotics and financial coercion to force victims into sexual acts and now he faces 50 years in prison.

Oct 17, 2025

Woman indicted for allegedly stealing over $230,000

Brightwaters woman allegedly stole from her employer while also illegally collecting unemployment insurance benefits.

Oct 8, 2025

Secret Service helps bust Suffolk clothing theft crime ring

Two criminal organizations have been charged in the theft of over half a million pounds of clothing donated to an international charity.

Oct 2, 2025

Would be Middle Island cop killer sentenced

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney addressed the media following a court appearance of a Middle Island man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder of Suffolk County police officers.

Sep 26, 2025

Indicted man spent hours in house with dead mother

Man spends hours with his dead mother's body.

Sep 4, 2025

Judge Allows Cutting-Edge DNA Evidence in Gilgo Murder Case

DNA evidence is approved in Gilgo murder case.

Sep 1, 2025

Coco the Cat was Shot – Twice!

Coco the Cat was minding his own business walking around in his Mastic Beach yard when a cowardly man shot him, and then, shot him again.

Aug 27, 2025

New Jersey Contractor Bilks Suffolk County Workers

Geraldo DeAlmeida, owner of R&L Concrete, Inc, plead guilty and will pay back $99,671 he illegally withheld from his employees on a project for Longwood Central School District.

Aug 18, 2025

Tierney Angered After Indicted Guatemalan Foreign National Released

Suffolk County DA expressed outrage that Garcia was not held on bail, considering his alleged crimes against children and flight risk to evade prosecution.

Aug 13, 2025

Middle Island Man Charged For Selling Fentanyl and Animal Cruelty

Fentanyl distribution and animal cruelty charges alleged against Middle Island man and his girlfriend.

Aug 6, 2025

Holbrook Man Indicted in Drug Distribution Operation

The Narcotics Section of the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) nabbed another drug dealer off the streets of Suffolk County.

Jul 24, 2025

Yaphank Man Indicted Drunken Speeding Crash On The Sunrise Highway Service Road

A 21 year old man from Yaphank was allegedly speeding while impaired on alcohol and drugs when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree, injuring his passenger.

Jul 23, 2025

Family Run Suffolk County Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted

A multi-agency law enforcement action closed the doors on a massive, family-run drug ring.

Jul 18, 2025

Violent Felon Sentenced for Shooting into Occupied House in Mastic Beach

A shooter fired a semi-automatic handgun into the “wrong” house in Mastic Beach after a dispute

May 23, 2025

Editorial: Trio Of Progressive “Reform” Bills Will Result In The Release Of Thousands Of Violent Criminals And Put All New Yorkers In Danger

With the budget fight over, New York’s progressive legislators are now pushing a trio of bills— the Second Look Act, Elder Parole, and the Earned Time Act—that will fling open prison doors, putting thousands of violent criminals back on our streets.

May 23, 2025

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

May 23, 2025

Brentwood Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape

A 23-year-old Brentwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcibly raping and sexually abusing his girlfriend and then stealing her electronic devices to prevent her from calling for help.

May 23, 2025

Suffolk County Police Respond to Foul Odor, Find Concealed Corpse in a Suitcase

Huntington man sexually assaults woman then falls asleep on top her causing asphyxia due to torso compression and smothering.

May 16, 2025

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

May 5, 2025

Bellport Man Found Guilty of Murder

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Shati Smith, 31, of Bellport, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally shooting 28-year-old Lee Houpe in June 2022.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

William Floyd sisters earn All-State honors

William Floyd High School juniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year Dave Pia, earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament held at Smithtown East on October 18–19.


Sports

Trump & Japanese PM watch the World Series

The World Series this season has truly become a global event, and the ratings reflect that growing international appeal.