Suffolk County Police Department News

Suffolk County Police Department News


Sep 20, 2025

His name is Hamilton: SCPD introduces new thera-pup

Hamilton—a black Labrador Retriever—is the Suffolk County Police Department’s first therapy dog to receive his own police badge.

Sep 18, 2025

Big bar brawl leads to arrests and hospitalizations

As Football Sunday buzzed at 1683 Sports Bar and Grille in West Islip on September 14th, a sudden eruption of violence shattered the festivities.

Sep 7, 2025

Brentwood Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer Brendon Gallagher 

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced this week that Cody Fisher, 29, of Brentwood, admitted to driving under the influence when he seriously injured Officer Brendon Gallagher in a January LIE crash.

Sep 7, 2025

Catalina, Romaine and Tierney Roll Out Suffolk’s New Top Cops 

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney called the day’s promotions well-deserved, and commended his colleagues in county leadership for having a keen eye for team-building.

Aug 20, 2025

Get Moving with the Blue!

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) partnered with FRQNCY gym in Islip for the final ‘Workout with a Cop’ session of the summer.

Aug 20, 2025

Suffolk County Police Deparment: Woman Dies After Being Hit by Bus

A tragic accident in Port Jefferson Station took the life of a woman Tuesday night.

Aug 14, 2025

Justice Department Releases Suffolk County Police Department from Monitoring

After eleven years of oversight, the US Department of Justice announced that it will end federal oversight of the Suffolk County Police Department.

Aug 7, 2025

Suffolk County Police Department Takes Home Gold – AGAIN!

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) took home the gold for the second year in a row at the Police League Roller Hockey Tournament.

Jul 7, 2025

A Fourth of July Gone Awry: Coram Woman Fatally Shoots Boyfriend 

Charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Ashley Guimont, 44, was held overnight and arraigned in Central Islip. She is currently being held without bail.

Jun 30, 2025

Suffolk County PD Outskates the NYPD

The Suffolk County Police Department's Hockey Team got a hard earned victory over their rivals last week and now they have some bragging rights until the next time they both face off on the ice.

Jun 30, 2025

Suffolk County Police Score Another Win Over Dangerous Roadsters

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) scored another win against dangerous, high-speed demons who takeover our streets and highways.

Jun 25, 2025

Suffolk Cops Slap Cuffs on Father Who Left Two-Year-Old Son in Hot Car

Suffolk County Police announced the arrest of a Patchogue man after law enforcement said he left his two-year-old son in a parked vehicle during extremely hot temperatures.

Jun 11, 2025

Manhunt Over: Body Found in East Shoreham Pool Last Month ID’d as Wanted Father-Slayer

Matthew Zoll — missing since Nov. 9th — was reportedly discovered on May 25th beneath a partially ajar Loop-Loc pool cover in the backyard of a home located on Pal Court.

Jun 10, 2025

Moriches Mother Murdered

James Quininchetta, 40, of Ridge, was arrested for killing Rebecca Roth, 33—reportedly over a $1,500 debt.

Jun 9, 2025

From the Newsroom: How Hard Have We Fallen?

Kyle Vazquez’s claim to fame is having people record him dumping buckets of raw eggs and beans on his head at various businesses, then posting his hijinks to social media. I’ll remind you that he’s a 21-year-old “adult” who most definitely is old enough to purchase beer and cigarettes and vote.

Jun 2, 2025

Dead Body Found in East Shoreham Pool

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in a pool in East Shoreham at approximately 4:20 p.m. on May 25.

May 29, 2025

Pot Shop and Roll: SCPD Announces Takedown of 26 Illegal Dispensaries 

Countywide officials gathered on May 27th to announces the dozens of raids that recently led to the recovery of over 15,000 illegal weed products.

May 27, 2025

Four Men Arrested for Blowing Off Fireworks Near Homes in the Middle of the Night

Words of advice to young men who are going to engage in hijinks like blowing off fireworks, which are illegal in New York State: do not record yourselves on video committing the crime.

May 17, 2025

Citations and Vehicle Impoundments for Reckless Medford Drivers

38 citations were issued to the six drivers whose vehicles were also seized.

May 4, 2025

Police Searching for Driver Who Killed E-Bicyclist and Took Off

Aryan Saini, 20, of Central Islip, has been identified as the e-bike rider who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Hauppauge Road in Commack

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.


Sports

William Floyd sisters earn All-State honors

William Floyd High School juniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year Dave Pia, earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament held at Smithtown East on October 18–19.


Sports

Trump & Japanese PM watch the World Series

The World Series this season has truly become a global event, and the ratings reflect that growing international appeal.