Suffolk County Police Department News

Suffolk County Police Department News


Sep 10, 2025

Domestic Devastation: Brentwood Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Her Home

After receiving a 911 call, officers responded to Melida Velasquez' West White Street abode just before 5:30 that evening. She was reportedly found in an upstairs bedroom with several knives sticking out of her.

Jul 9, 2025

Shirley Serial Burglar Arrested

A Shirley man was arrested for multiple commercial burglaries over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Jun 18, 2025

Matthew Zoll Memorial: "(He) …developed a Severe Form of Schizophrenia"

The departed Sound Beach resident who made headlines for killing his father was memoralized in a Christian mass ceremony on Saturday, June 14th, a day ahead of Father's Day.

Daily Feed

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.


Opinion

Musings From the VA Hospital Waiting Room

“Thank You For Your Service.” That is what this South Shore Press reporter heard over and over as she accompanied her dad through the VA Hospital.


Local

Trucker found guilty of killing girlfriend in Patchogue

Willie Hart, of Yaphank, was found guilty of Murder in the Second Degree for murdering his girlfriend Candace Woodruffoutside of a Patchogue motel.