Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News
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.
Central Islip man indicted for alleged workplace stabbing
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Paul Albinagorta, a 34-year-old resident of Central Islip, on charges of attempted murder in the second degree.
Montauk businessman sentenced for grand larceny totaling nearly $400K
Suffolk District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Mark Ripolone, a former Montauk businessman, to three to nine years in prison.
NYC employee pleads guilty to submitting forged doctor notes
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the guilty plea of Alan Anderson, a 55-year-old employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services.
Two charged with violating Suffolk’s Evergreen Law over illegal dumping
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the arrest of Charles Weiss and Marvin Sandoval for allegedly violating Suffolk's Evergreen Law.
Retail protection partnership reduces shoplifting incidents in Suffolk County
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the initial outcomes of the Retail Protection Partnership, a program launched in October 2023 to tackle rising shoplifting rates in New York State.
Selden man convicted for long-term sexual abuse against children
A Selden man has been found guilty of sexually abusing three of his children over a span of thirteen years.
Suffolk DA hosts traffic safety resource prosecutor amid push for deadly driving bill
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.
Ronkonkoma man sentenced for double homicide involving childhood friend
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Brian Cordovano, 50, from Ronkonkoma, to 30 years in prison for a double homicide that occurred in April 2022.
Copiague man receives 17-year sentence for raping stepdaughter
A Copiague man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the rape of his 9-year-old stepdaughter.
Shelter Island man indicted for child exploitation charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Juan Chuquimarca Guzman, a 20-year-old resident of Shelter Island, for charges related to promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Felon sentenced to life after being found guilty of weapon possession
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Tremayne Winfield, aged 39 from Amityville, has been sentenced to 17 years to life in prison.
Brentwood man indicted for shooting into Central Islip home
Joaquin Orantes Franco, a 42-year-old resident of Brentwood, has been indicted on charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Endangerment.
Farmingville man sentenced to 18 years for assaulting estranged wife
A Farmingville man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the violent assault and rape of his estranged wife.
Bay Shore man indicted for possession of child sexual abuse materials
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Richard L. Wolffe, Jr., a 39-year-old resident of Bay Shore, for allegedly possessing and uploading images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Connecticut charter captain convicted for illegal fishing in New York waters
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the conviction of Michael Tenedine, a 58-year-old from East Haven, Connecticut.
Southampton man indicted for fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian
Benjamin Sheen-Waltzer, a 32-year-old resident of Southampton, has been indicted for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and tampering with physical evidence.
Brentwood man indicted for attempted murder after alleged stabbing incident
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Willie Curry, 36, from Brentwood, on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and related offenses.
Mastic Beach man pleads guilty in execution-style murder case
Joseph Scalafani, a resident of Mastic Beach, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Alex Smith.
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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.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.