Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News


May 1, 2025

Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running

Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.

Apr 30, 2025

Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation

Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.

Apr 21, 2025

"Silly Season" in Albany: Suffolk DA and Co. Demand “Drugged While Driving” Law Rewrites

State lawmakers and countwide officials flocked to the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Friday to once again appeal to New York State with “enough is enough” urgency.

Apr 17, 2025

25 Years: Hempstead Man Sentenced for Robbing, Stabbing Amityville Funeral Home Owner

DA Tierney announced Jason Funderburke—convicted last month—was officially sentenced for crimes committed on the morning of Aug. 29th, 2023.

Apr 13, 2025

BUSTED! A Nationwide Narcotics Ring Centered Around a Centereach-Set Dark Web Den

DA Tierney announced a big-time drug trafficking bust - a 109-count indictment that spawned 21 arrests - on Friday, April 11th.

Apr 8, 2025

Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding

Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.

Mar 20, 2025

Holbrook Father Convicted of Manslaughter of Toddler

According to court documents and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, Joseph Adonis suffered a fatal overdose—the result of unintended exposure to a deadly cocktail of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.

Mar 13, 2025

Local Leaders Lobby at ‘Deadly Driving Bill’ Rally in Albany

This marks the third rally held for the proposal, which was rejected on the floor in 2024 despite 50 co-sponsors and 3,700 signatures. 

Mar 6, 2025

The Unlucky Thirteen: Suffolk DA Tierney Dismantles Gang-Related Car Theft Ring

The defendants are charged with breaking into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and swiping 75 credit cards—through which they raked up $40,000 in fraudulent purchases—since February of 2023.

Feb 21, 2025

A Pair of Suffolk Men Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Tires and Rims from 100-Plus Cars

Dwayne Jones, 46, of Central Islip, and co-defendant Randy Woods, 38, of Wyandanch, previously pled guilty to stealing tires and rims from 114 vehicles from July 1, 2022, to October 20, 2023. Woods will spend 5 to 10 years behind bars, while Jones is due for 4 to 8 himself.

Feb 18, 2025

Suffolk County Employee Charged with Accepting Bribes, Falsifying Documents

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office: Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River faces 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison.

Jan 10, 2025

Selden man sentenced for long-term sexual abuse of children

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of a 68-year-old Selden man to 32 to 57 years in prison for sexually abusing three of his children over a period spanning thirteen years.

Jan 9, 2025

Lindenhurst man indicted for fatal crash; faces multiple charges

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Felix Pantaleon, a 22-year-old from Lindenhurst, on charges including Manslaughter in the Second Degree.

Jan 7, 2025

Yaphank woman indicted for manslaughter after fatal drunk driving crash

Melissa Koprowski, a 31-year-old resident of Yaphank, has been indicted on multiple charges following a fatal crash in November 2024.

Jan 7, 2025

Suffolk DA announces results of Operation Bloodhound targeting animal cruelty offenders

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced initial results from "Operation Bloodhound," a collaborative effort between the DA’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) and the Suffolk County Police Department.

Jan 3, 2025

Ronkonkoma man arrested for alleged animal cruelty involving Kangal Shepherd puppies

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrest of Munim Raghid, 26, from Ronkonkoma on January 2, 2025.

Dec 31, 2024

Farmingville man indicted for alleged sex trafficking offenses

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Mitchell K. Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of Farmingville, on charges related to sex trafficking.

Dec 23, 2024

East Patchogue man faces felony charges after mall brawl

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Tavion Elting, an 18-year-old from East Patchogue, on felony weapons charges.

Dec 19, 2024

Wheatley Heights man pleads guilty to robbery after Facebook Marketplace scam

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Jordan Behling, a 23-year-old resident of Wheatley Heights, has pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery and other related charges.

Dec 16, 2024

Southampton contractor indicted for wage violations at public works project

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Robert Terry, a 65-year-old resident of Southampton and owner of Terry Contracting & Materials, Inc. The charges against Terry include Willful Failure to Pay the...

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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.


Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority

Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.


Sports

The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night

The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.