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Four new Eagle Scouts from Troop 7 in St. James honored
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta recognized four new Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 7 at their Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Sts. Philip and James Church in St. James last month. Held on June 9, fellow scouts, troop leaders, family, friends and several dignitaries attended the ceremony to congratulate and support the new Eagle Scouts.
NY weather update: Heat advisory issued for New York until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 3:47 a.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 98 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
Bellport Man Indicted for Felony Animal Cruelty for Allegedly Cutting Dog’s Ears Off Which Led to Its Death
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that David Iglesias, 34, of Bellport, was indicted for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and other related charges, for allegedly cutting off the ears of “Niva,” his thirteen-year-old female dog, causing severe pain and physical injuries that lead to its death.
Wanted for Selden Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store this month. A man allegedly stole a JBL speaker, valued at $129, from Target, located at 307...
Kerriann Kelly receives NYS District Attorneys Association’s Prosecutor of the Year Award
Kerriann Kelly is the First from Suffolk County to Receive This Prestigious Honor Since 2013. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Major Crime Bureau Chief Kerriann Kelly was awarded the 2024 Prosecutor of the Year Award for Trial Advocacy at the District Attorneys Association of New York’s (DAASNY) annual summer conference held in Bolton Landing on June 29, 2024.
Man Damages Stony Brook Home While Lighting Fireworks; Police Seeking Suspect
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who set off fireworks causing damage to a Stony Brook home this month. A person set off fireworks in the direction of a Manchester Lane...
Disgraced Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota released from federal prison
Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota has been released from federal prison, less than three years into his five-year sentence. Spota, 82, was sent to a halfway house, where he will remain until March 2025, News 12 Long Island reported. He had been serving time in Danbury federal prison. In August 2021, Spota was sentenced to five years for covering up then-Suffolk County Police ...
BELLPORT WOMAN INDICTED FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH THAT KILLED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Maria Guallpa-Bonilla, 36, of Bellport, was indicted for Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting and driving in violation of a license restriction, for allegedly causing the death of Christopher Hlavaty, 22, of East Patchogue, a volunteer firefighter for the Hagerman Fire Department, after a hit and run crash.
Advisory against Bathing at 48 North Shore Beaches
Advisory against Bathing at 48 North Shore Beaches. Due to heavy rainfall, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 48 North Shore beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the levels of bacteria at these beaches exceed New York State standards.
TWO EAST NORTHPORT MEN INDICTED FOR DISTRIBUTING COCAINE OUT OF THEIR HOME
(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Sean P. Kilkelly, 29, and Paul Poschmann, 44, both of East Northport, were indicted for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree and other related charges, for allegedly selling cocaine out of their East Northport residence.
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Woman Swipes $720 in Pokémon Cards from Commack Target!
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section. officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who stole. merchandise from a Commack store in June. A woman stole approximately $720 worth of Pokémon cards from Target, located at 98. Veterans...
Tragedy in Shirley: Man Dies in Apparent Drowning at Smith Point County Park
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was pulled from the water in Shirley on Sunday, July 14. Seventh Precinct officers responded to Outer Beach at Smith Point County Park at approximately 3:55 p.m. after good Samaritans pulled an unresponsive man from the water. The man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.
Merchandise swiped from Target in Medford
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole from a Medford store last month. A man allegedly stole a tent and beer from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road on June...
East Northport Couple Injured in Head-On Crash
An East Northport couple were injured in when their vehicle was struck by another that was traveling in the direction in West Islip Sunday night, Suffolk County police said. Suffolk County police said that Jimmy Graham was driving a 2014 Audi A8 west on the Read More ...
Costco Wallet Heist: Suspect Splurges $900 on Gift Cards at Walmart!
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Police Department detectives are seeking. the public’s help to identify and locate the man who used stolen credit cards at a store in. Riverhead in June. A woman reported her wallet was stolen while she was at Costco, located at 1768 Old. Country...
Huntington Man Injured at Montauk Beach Sues East Hampton Town
A beachgoer in Montauk has sued East Hampton Town and Suffolk County after he was critically injured while bathing at the ocean beach at South Edison Drive in August 2023.... more. East Hampton Village recently banned late-night restaurant clubs and prohibited all restaurants in the historic ... 18 Jul 2024...
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