Weekly Safety Report: Robbery, Stabbing, and Inmate Assault Shake Riverhead, New York

This week in Riverhead, New York, there were three incidents that occurred. A man was arrested after allegedly robbing an acquaintance of $800, a woman was found stabbed at an apartment complex, and an inmate at the Suffolk County jail was charged with attacking a correction officer. The incidents involved violence and criminal activity, resulting in injuries and the need for law enforcement intervention.

Riverhead man arrested after robbing acquaintance of $ 800

riverheadlocal01-02-2024

John E. Jones, 39, was arrested after allegedly punching, kicking, and forcibly removing $800 from a man in the area of 713 Harrison Avenue. The incident took place around 1:50 a.m. on December 30. Jones fled the area, but was later apprehended. The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.

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• Riverhead man arrested after robbing acquaintance of $ 800

Suspect wanted after woman stabbed at Riverhead apartment complex

News 1201-01-2024

A woman was found stabbed at the River Pointe Apartment Complex on East Main Street. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. The woman was uncooperative and appeared to be under the influence. Witnesses reported seeing a female suspect fleeing the scene, but she could not be located. The victim, a 44-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital.

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Inmate charged with attacking Suffolk County correction officer

CBS New York01-05-2024

An inmate at the Suffolk County jail, Steven Reid, was charged with violent felony assault after attacking a 26-year-old correction officer. Video footage showed Reid running towards an unauthorized catwalk jailhouse tier shortly after the attack. The officer retreated as Reid continued to assault him. Reid, an admitted Bloods gang member, was awaiting trial for another offense.

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• Inmate charged with attacking Suffolk County correction officer

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