Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Gang member sentenced to 13 years for multiple charges
Janell Johnson, known as "Jah Jah," has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.
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.
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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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.
Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches
Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.
After the Inferno: A Reporter’s Dispatch from the Ruins
After the Flames: South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Walks Through the Wreckage.