Weekly Safety Report: Attorney Charged with Larceny, DWI Crash, Student Stabbing in Riverhead, New York

This week in Riverhead, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for safety in the community. These incidents include a local attorney being charged with grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft of funds from a real estate transaction, a man driving under the influence of alcohol and crashing into two police vehicles, a high school student being stabbed during an off-campus altercation, and various other incidents reported to the Riverhead Town Police.

Suffolk DA : Riverhead-based attorney charged with grand larceny in connection with alleged theft of funds in real estate transaction

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Peter A. Saad Jr., a local attorney from Calverton, was arrested and charged with two counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. He allegedly stole $25,000 from two parties involved in a real estate transaction. Saad's law license had been suspended prior to his arrest.

Related reports:

• Suffolk DA : Riverhead-based attorney charged with grand larceny in connection with alleged theft of funds in real estate transaction
• Riverhead Attorney Arrested For Stealing From Parties To Real Estate Transaction

Riverhead police : Man drove into 2 police vehicles , faces DWI charges

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Jason Velasquez, a 28-year-old Riverhead man, struck two police cars while driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred on Roanoke Avenue during a "call for service." The police vehicles were unoccupied, and no officers were injured. Velasquez was arrested for DWI and other traffic law violations.

Related reports:

• Riverhead police : Man drove into 2 police vehicles , faces DWI charges
• Alleged DWI Driver Strikes Cop Cars Near Riverhead Cemetery
• Police : Riverhead man , 28 , charged with DWI after collision with two parked police vehicles
• Drunk Driver Plows into Two Police Cruisers in Vicinity of Riverhead Cemetery , Officials Say

Riverhead High School student stabbed in the arm during off-campus altercation , superintendent says

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A student from Riverhead High School was stabbed in the arm during an altercation that took place off school grounds. The student returned to the school with an apparent stabbing injury an hour-and-a-half after regular dismissal. Medical assistance was provided, and the student was transported for further care.

Related reports:

• Riverhead High School student stabbed in the arm during off-campus altercation , superintendent says

Riverhead Police blotter : Dec. 7 , 2023

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The Riverhead Town Police reported a total of 109 incidents on December 7, 2023. Some notable incidents include a petit larceny from an unlocked vehicle on Karen Court in Wading River, illegal dumping on Cross River Drive and Northville Turnpike in Riverhead, and a town code violation issued on Kroemer Avenue and Old Country Road in Riverhead. Additionally, there was a report of a white vehicle with unknown individuals going into vehicles in the Williams Way North area of Calverton.

Related reports:

• Riverhead Police blotter : Dec. 7 , 2023

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