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Commack Father and Son Firefighters

January 9, 2017 3:59 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department recently added another father and son team to the membership rolls with the addition of John R. Engberg who joins his dad, Ex-Chief John C. Engberg. The younger John just turned 21-years-old and works for the Town of Huntington. He was sworn into the department last week by his proud dad, John […]

Police Commissioner Sini Statement on Florida Shooting

January 7, 2017 11:39 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron express their deepest sympathies to the friends and families of the victims of the shooting in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport this afternoon.

“The Suffolk County Police Department is working with our regional law enforcement partners to closely monitor the situation. At this […]

Happy 86th Birthday to Commack Fire Department Ex-Chief Fred Meuser

January 4, 2017 12:37 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department helped Ex-Chief Fred Meuser celebrate a memorable 86th birthday. Commack volunteer firefighters visited him at the Huntington Hills Center for Rehabilitation in Melville on December 30 for his 86th birthday. This was an unexpected surprise for Meuser, seated center, as firefighters arrived with his favorite Chinese food and they had an enjoyable lunch together. Meuser served as Chief of the […]

Wanted for Petit Larceny at Kmart

January 1, 2017 2:44 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the pair who stole merchandise from a Huntington Station store this month.

A man and woman stole various items from Kmart, located at 839 New York Avenue, on December 26 at 2:30 p.m. They fled in […]

Dix Hills FD Responds to New Year’s Eve Crash

January 1, 2017 2:23 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a crash involving two vehicles on Jericho Turnpike and Old Country Road on December 31, 2016, at about 3:45 p.m. Firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to remove one of the victims from the crash. Three injured patients were transported to Huntington and Southside hospitals by the Dix Hills […]

Man Arrested for Multiple Charges After Motor Vehicle Crash

December 28, 2016 11:39 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested a Miller Place man for driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident after a motor vehicle crash in Commack Friday, December 23, 2016 at approximately 10:45 p.m.
Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct officers responded to Crooked Hill Road at the Long Island Expressway North Service Road for a […]

Woman Killed, Man Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash

December 27, 2016 10:53 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed a woman and seriously injured a man in East Northport last night December 26, 2016.
Karla Kovach was driving a 2008 Kia northbound on Larkfield Road, near 5th Avenue, when her vehicle struck a 2008 Nissan that was slowing in traffic at 9:50 […]

Holiday Announcement from Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini

December 24, 2016 10:41 pm Comments Off

“The Suffolk County Police Department will be out in full force to ensure residents have a safe holiday
season. Patrol officers and assets from specialized commands are concentrating their efforts on shopping areas and congested roadways, as well as conducting extra patrols of critical infrastructure locations with an emphasis on transportation facilities. Officers will also continue enhanced vigilance targeting those who […]

Two Women Arrested During Massage Parlor Raid

December 22, 2016 5:40 pm 3 Comments

Suffolk County Police have arrested two women during a massage parlor raid conducted in Huntington Station Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, Suffolk County Police Criminal Intelligence Section detectives, U.S. Homeland Security and Town of Huntington Code Enforcement officers conducted an investigation into illegal […]

Commack Bank Robbery At Chase

December 22, 2016 5:35 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday December 21, 2016 at a Commack bank.

A man entered Chase Bank, located at 39 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, at 4:30 p.m., approached a teller and passed a note demanding cash. The teller complied and the suspect fled on foot.

The robber was described as […]