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Man Seriously Injured by Stump Grinder, Dix Hills, NY

July 20, 2021 1:58 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident that caused a man to be seriously injured by a stump grinder in Dix Hills, July 16, 2021 in the afternoon.

Rubiel Cordoso Chavez was working for Traditional Tree Service of Smithtown at a home, located at 122 Ryder Ave. Dix Hills, when […]

Suffolk County Police Department Announce Promotions To Chief of Detective and Operations

July 17, 2021 1:52 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department today announced the promotion of two chiefs to fill positions recently vacated by division retirements.

Chief Mathew Lewis has been named Chief of Detectives and Chief Robert Waring has been named Chief of Operations, both three-star chief titles. The promotions take effect this Friday, July 16.

“While we continue our efforts […]

Man Arrested for DWI Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash

July 15, 2021 1:35 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested a man for DWI following a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Melville July, 9 2021.
Shane Decamp was operating a southbound 2016 Mazda CX-5 in front of 400 Broadhollow Road last night at approximately 9:35 p.m., when his vehicle struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the […]

Two People Arrested During Massage Parlor Raid-W Foot Spa, 1922 New York Ave., Huntington Station

July 7, 2021 11:34 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested two women for unlicensed massage and prostitution during a raid at a massage parlor in Huntington Station June, 25, 2021.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, Second Squad detectives and Second Precinct patrol officers conducted an investigation at W Foot Spa, located at […]

Driver’s Education Teacher Arrested for Committing Lewd Act

July 5, 2021 11:25 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police yesterday arrested a Bay Shore man who subjected a child to a lewd act during a driving instruction course in Huntington.
Special Victims Section detectives arrested Jeffrey Hinch, who was employed by the East Meadow Driving School, located at 2900 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, after a complaint was made by a 16-year-old female of […]

Man Arrested for Firing Gun in Air – Huntington Village

June 23, 2021 1:46 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a Huntington Station man for firing a gun in Huntington early this morning, Friday, June 18, 2021 at approximately 1:30 a.m..

Second Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of a possible gunshot on Elm Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. An investigation revealed that a man fired a gun into the air […]

Man Arrested After Stealing Vehicle at Gunpoint in Melville

June 9, 2021 2:06 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a man for stealing a vehicle at gunpoint in Melville and fleeing police. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at approximately 12:45 a.m.
Two people were approached in the parking lot of Cirella’s Restaurant, located at 14 Broadhollow Road, Melville at approximately 12:45 a.m. by a man armed with a gun who demanded their vehicle. The […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES ONLINE PLEA BARGAIN PROGRAM

June 9, 2021 2:02 pm Comments Off

Drivers Can Enter a Plea, Be Sentenced, and Pay Any Fines or Fees without Ever Appearing In-Person at TPVA
More than 10,000 Drivers Have Resolved Their Cases Online

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced a new program, TPLEAS, which allows individuals who receive moving violations an online option to answer their ticket, plead guilty or have […]

Letter To The Editor

June 8, 2021 12:48 pm Comments Off

To Town Supervisor and Council,
I just want to inform you that there was a street fight and a stabbing on East 12th Street last evening. It occurred 2 houses away from my mother’s home where my daughter also lives. The SCPD response was fabulous and they were professional. More than I can say about most […]

Teen Drowns in Dix Hills Backyard Pool

June 7, 2021 3:42 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the drowning death of a teen that occurred at a Dix Hills home Sunday, June 6, 2021 at approximately 8:20 p.m..
Second Precinct officers responded to 4 Lansdowne Lane at approximately 8:20 p.m. on June 6, 2021 after Abdul Brezault, 18, was found unresponsive in the backyard pool.
Brezault, […]