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Suffolk County Police Blotter
Law enforcement agencies across Suffolk County responded to a range of incidents this week, including DWI arrests, serious-injury crashes, enforcement operations, and ongoing investigations.
Sheriff Highlights Autism Programs for Drivers
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. is highlighting initiatives aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder during Autism Acceptance Month.
Holtsville Man Indicted in Veteran Overdose Death
A Holtsville man has been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly selling fentanyl and cocaine that caused the fatal overdose of a U.S. Navy veteran, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Manorville Crash
Police are investigating a crash in Manorville that left a motorcyclist seriously injured, authorities said.
Leaders React After Gilgo Monster Admits 8 Killings
Political leaders across Suffolk County reacted Wednesday with a mix of relief, sorrow and reflection after accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to eight killings.
Gilgo Killer Confesses to 8 Murders in Chilling Plea
Suffolk County prosecutors announced hat Rex A. Heuermann, the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, has pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted responsibility for an eighth killing, bringing a grim chapter in a decades-long investigation closer to resolution.
Suffolk Crime Blotter: Arrests, Chaos & Crime
From gunfire over pocket change to drivers who should’ve called an Uber, Suffolk didn’t exactly have a quiet week. Here’s a roundup of crime, chaos and questionable decisions across the county.
Fentanyl Seizure Could’ve Wiped Out 2.2M Lives
A Selden man has been indicted on major drug trafficking charges after authorities said he possessed enough fentanyl to kill more than 2.2 million people, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Cops Nab Suspect in Blue Point Sex Trafficking Case
Suffolk County Police arrested a 35-year-old man on sex trafficking and prostitution charges Friday evening following a domestic incident at a Blue Point motel, authorities said.
Maserati Theft Ring Nabbed After Cop Injury
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that four Bronx men have been indicted on multiple charges, including assault on a police officer, following a series of catalytic converter thefts in Suffolk County
Beach Horror: Man Stabbed in Suspected Gilgo Ambush
A 26-year-old Venezuelan national has been indicted on attempted murder charges after a brutal stabbing at Gilgo Beach, Suffolk County prosecutors announced.
Pol Praises Police and Prosecutors on Gang Bust
New York State Senator Dean Murray is praising local law enforcement and prosecutors following a major gang takedown in Suffolk County, calling the operation a clear example of the importance of cooperation across agencies.
Child Snatched From Laundry, Suspect Nabbed Fast
Suffolk County police arrested a Patchogue man after he allegedly abducted a 4-year-old girl from a local laundromat, authorities said.
Bloodshed Crew Busted—Cop Accused in Gun Plot
Suffolk County prosecutors dropped the hammer on a violent Long Island street crew, unveiling a sweeping 57-count indictment that reads like something out of a crime thriller: two murders, multiple shootings, armed robberies, and even a rogue cop accused of fueling the chaos.
Wrong-Way Booze Bust: Driver 3x Legal Limit
A Coram woman was arrested after Suffolk County Sheriff’s deputies say she was driving the wrong way on Route 112 in East Patchogue while intoxicated at more than three times the legal limit.
Suffolk Police Agencies Step Up Efforts to Recruit Women
Suffolk County law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to recruit and retain more women, with both the Sheriff’s Office and Police Department highlighting initiatives aimed at building a more representative workforce.
Inferno Chain Crash Leaves 2 Seriously Hurt
Six people were injured, two seriously, in a five-vehicle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County police said.
Coram Man, 18, Arrested in Shooting Outside Apartments
An 18-year-old Coram man has been arrested after Suffolk County police say he shot and seriously injured another man during an argument.
Knife-Wielding Predator Guilty in Sick Sex Attacks
A Patchogue man has been found guilty of multiple violent sex crimes after a jury concluded he carried out a series of predatory attacks against vulnerable women over a three-month period in late 2023, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Two Arrested in Suffolk County Underage Vape Sales Case
On a chilly March afternoon in Suffolk County, what began as a routine compliance check quickly turned into a troubling snapshot of a much larger issue.
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Shares Boating Safety Tips
As the boating season approaches, members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Eastern Long Island Division are reminding residents to make safety a top priority before heading out on the water.