Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News


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...

Dec 16, 2024

Connecticut man convicted for long-term sexual abuse of child

A Connecticut man has been found guilty of sexually abusing his ex-girlfriend's daughter over a period of five years.

Dec 13, 2024

Man convicted for sexual abuse of daughter over several years

A Suffolk County man has been found guilty of sexually abusing his daughter, according to an announcement by District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

Dec 13, 2024

Kessler Thermometer pleads guilty for exposing workers to hazardous mercury levels

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Robert Peyser, 66, from Bellmore, along with Kessler Thermometer Corp., has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment.

Dec 13, 2024

Gang member sentenced to 13 years for multiple charges

Janell Johnson, known as "Jah Jah," has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley man receives 12-year sentence for sex trafficking charges

Javesh Persaud, a 34-year-old resident of Shirley, New York, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Dec 6, 2024

Farmingville man pleads guilty in Suffolk environmental crime case

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Giampiero Cali, 48, from Farmingville, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering the Public Health, Safety or the Environment in the First Degree and other related offenses.

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Sports

Heavy Police Presence at William Floyd Varsity Girls' Track Meet

As more and more attention has been thrust upon the William Floyd Girls’ Track Team, so has the caution within the William Floyd School District.


Local

Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches

Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.


National

After the Inferno: A Reporter’s Dispatch from the Ruins

After the Flames: South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Walks Through the Wreckage.