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UPDATE Huntington Armed Robbery MetroPCS, 1669 New York Ave., Huntington Station

October 19, 2018 2:38 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred at a store in Huntington last night.

A man entered metroPCS, located at 1669 New York Avenue Thursday, October 18, 2018 at approximately 7:15 p.m., displayed what appeared to be a black handgun and demanded cash and cellphones from an employee. The suspect stole […]

Driver Trapped after Tractor-Trailer Crash in Melville

October 19, 2018 1:56 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and an SUV that occurred at the intersection of Walt Whitman Road and the South Service Road in Melville on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at about 1:30 am. Both vehicles traveled several hundred feet down the service road through the woods and came to rest in […]

Sexual Assault in Huntington Station Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

October 14, 2018 12:40 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who threatened a woman with a knife and sexually assaulted her in Huntington Station in August.
A man entered Island Deli, located at 1888 New York Ave., followed a female employee into a refrigerator […]

SCPD To Host Property Auction Tomorrow October 10, 2018

October 9, 2018 9:28 pm Comments Off

Items include jewelry, bicycles, electronics and clothing

The Suffolk County Police Department Property Section will hold a property auction on October 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Property Section building, located next to Police Headquarters, 30 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank.

Among the items being auctioned are hand and power tools, jewelry, a Dyson vacuum, automotive items, electronics, bicycles, […]

Huntington’s Legislators Recognize Deputy Chief Hatton’s Service to the 2nd Precinct

October 9, 2018 5:05 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Legislators Donnelly, Berland and Spencer presented Suffolk County Police Department’s Deputy Chief Christopher Hatton a proclamation for his service to the 2nd Precinct at the October 2nd General Meeting. His position as the precinct’s Inspector, which began in July of 2015, came to an end as he was recently promoted to Deputy Chief assigned […]

Centerport Fire Department Honors Ken Klerk for 70 Years of Service

October 9, 2018 11:41 am Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently recognized Ex-Chief Ken Klerk for his 70 years of dedicated service as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Klerk joined the department in 1948, advanced through the officer’s ranks and served as Chief of the Department from 1968-1969. He was also a Fire Commissioner from 1970-1990, Captain of the Fire Police, Centerport Rescue Squad member […]

Melville EMS Squad Saves Choking Infant

October 9, 2018 10:13 am Comments Off

Teamwork and the quick response of the Melville Fire Department Rescue Squad saved the life of an 11-month old infant girl on Friday night, October 5, 2018. Melville Rescue Squad ambulance 2-5-45 was returning to headquarters following the third call of the evening, when they were contacted on the radio by Dispatcher Kevin Meneilly directing them to respond to […]

A Combined Service of 100 Years….. And Still Counting

October 8, 2018 10:28 pm Comments Off

In honor of Volunteer Recognition Month, Legislator Spencer and his colleagues honored volunteers throughout Suffolk County for their selfless service at Tuesday evening’s General Meeting. For the 18th Legislative District, Roger Ketcham and Frank Grasso; both 50 year volunteers at the Halesite Fire Department and members of the Hose Rescue Company, were recognized. Roger has […]

SCPD Mourns Loss of Retired Sergeant Dennis Reichardt Who Died of 9/11-Related Illness

October 5, 2018 2:53 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department is mourning the loss of Dennis Reichardt who retired as a sergeant in 2011 and died October 4, 2018 from 9/11-related cancer.

Reichardt joined the department in September 1982 and worked several years in the Second Precinct. He moved on from patrol with stints in Recruit Training Section and Applicant […]

Man Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash, Depot Road and Caldwell Street, Huntington Station

October 5, 2018 8:44 am Comments Off

UPDATE:
Robert Finnan, 60, of Huntington Station is the motorist who was seriously injured in a crash in Huntington Station last night.
Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a man in Huntington Station tonight.
A 60-year-old Huntington Station man operating a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser southbound on Depot Road struck a 20017 […]