Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News


Dec 2, 2024

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.

Nov 25, 2024

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.

Nov 21, 2024

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.

Nov 21, 2024

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.

Nov 19, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 12, 2024

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.

Nov 12, 2024

Medford man pleads guilty after fatal crash leaves one dead

Dolores Mancialandaverde, a 28-year-old from Medford, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality and left another individual seriously injured.

Nov 8, 2024

Coram woman charged with attempted murder after parking lot incident

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Philomena Mistretta, a 51-year-old resident of Coram.

Nov 7, 2024

Abraham Crosby sentenced for violent assaults on girlfriend and roommate

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Abraham Crosby, 50, to 14 to 16 years in prison for assault, strangulation, and related charges.

Nov 6, 2024

West Babylon man receives decade-long sentence for drugs and weapon charges

Joshua Oltchick, a 26-year-old resident of West Babylon, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for charges related to the possession of firearms and narcotics.

Oct 31, 2024

Former account supervisor arrested for alleged theft from St. James HVAC company

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the arrest of Eleni Kalodis, a 54-year-old resident of Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Oct 31, 2024

Brooklyn man indicted after stunt driving injures bystander

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Matthew Mitchell, a 20-year-old Brooklyn resident, for charges including Assault in the Second Degree.

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