The Huntingtonian | Archive | Police/Fire/EMS

19 year Old Arrested for DWI, Endangering the Welfare of a Child After Motor Vehicle Crash in Stolen Vehicle

August 5, 2017 4:49 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested a man for driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child after he stole a vehicle, fled police and was involved in a motor vehicle crash in Melville, New York, early this morning Saturday August 5, 2017.
A Second Precinct officer observed a man in a 2001 Ford driving […]

Officer Prevents Elderly Phone Scam Victim from Losing Money

August 5, 2017 12:16 pm Comments Off

County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a phone scam during which an elderly woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars earlier this week.
An 85-year-old Holtsville, New York, resident received a call on August 2, 2017 during which the caller told her that her grandson was in trouble and needed money to pay for […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Battles Deck Fire

August 4, 2017 4:48 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to backyard deck fire caused by a gas barbecue at a home on Scenic View Court on Thursday evening, August 3, 2017 at about 11:05 p.m. First arriving Assistant Fire Chiefs Alan Berkowitz and Joe Williamson used their fire extinguishers to knock down the natural gas-fed fire. Trucks soon arrived […]

Wanted For Grand Larceny With Stolen Credit Cards

August 3, 2017 7:30 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate four people who used stolen credit cards in May, 2017.
Two men used stolen credit cards to purchase items from several stores at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park on May 18. The first man was described […]

Melville Fire Department Rescues Drivers from Early Morning Crash

August 1, 2017 5:54 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with heavy rescue on Route 110 and the North Service Road, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 2:07 a.m. Firefighters arrived and found a tractor trailer and an overturned car in a wooded area on the North Service Road. Melville volunteer firefighters used multiple “Jaws of […]

Northport Fire Department Battles Blaze at Harbour Point Condos

July 31, 2017 8:07 pm Comments Off

The Northport Fire Department responded to a blaze in the Pool House at the Harbour Point at Northport condominium development on Saturday afternoon, July 29, 2017 at about 12:40 p.m. The structure was fully involved in fire upon the arrival of Northport firefighters, who quickly attacked the blaze and stopped it from spreading to the […]

Melville FD Mourns the Loss of Ex-Chief Fred R. Harrison, 88

July 31, 2017 7:56 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department mourns the loss of Ex-Chief and Past Commissioner Fred R. Harrison, 88, who answered his last alarm on July 21, 2017. Over the past 58 years, Harrison served the Melville Fire Department as a firefighter, Chief and Commissioner. Harrison has a long history with the fire service dating back to 1947 when he […]

Huntington, Suffolk To Implement Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategy

July 30, 2017 4:22 pm Comments Off

Huntington Town and top Suffolk County officials will implement a comprehensive strategy focused on attacking gangs and reducing violent crime in the Town.
The commitment to devising a multi-pronged, multi-agency approach followed a meeting at Huntington Town Hall called by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards that included Supervisor Frank P. Petrone, County Executive Steve Bellone, Police Commissioner Tim […]

SCPD And Homeland Security Targets Four Huntington Station Bars – Six Arrested, One In Custody For Deportation Again

July 29, 2017 2:31 pm 1 Comment

Suffolk County Police and Firearm Suppression Team (FAST), Town of Huntington Fire Marshall and NYS Liquor Authority Inspectors, in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, arrested six people last night July 29, 2017 at 1:15am in the Huntington Station area.
Police officers from the Suffolk County Second Precinct and Firearm Suppression Team (FAST), Town […]

Tragic Accident Takes Twins Lives In Melville Pool

July 26, 2017 2:10 pm Comments Off

A Melville Mother woke this morning and saw one of her children floating in the families pool. She called 911 and the rescue personal were on the scene in 2 minutes.
The following statement comes from SCPD: “Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the drowning deaths of 3-year-old male twins that occurred in their backyard […]