The Huntingtonian | Archive | Police/Fire/EMS

SUV Crashes Into Tree & Knocks Out Fire Hydrant on Jericho

March 2, 2016 5:50 pm Comments Off

Huntington Manor FD Rescues Man Trapped in Crash

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to extricate an elderly man trapped following a crash on Jericho Turnpike near Brooks Avenue on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at about 11:22 a.m. Manor firefighters used the “Jaws of Life” heavy rescue tools to remove a door from the SUV that […]

Carbon Monoxide Sends 7 Panera Bread Employees to the Hospital Before Opening

March 2, 2016 12:52 pm Comments Off

Story updated 3:47pm
The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a Carbon Monoxide emergency at the Panera Bread at 7:55 am this morning, March 2, 2016. Firefighters were on the scene with a heavy rescue truck and two engines, under the command of Chief Frank McQuade. Then at 8:15am on Wednesday, March 2nd 2016 Huntington Community […]

Wanted for Grand Larceny in Dix Hills

March 1, 2016 12:55 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 people who stole a wallet from a store in Dix Hills in February.

A wallet was stolen from a car in Dix Hills sometime between February 3 and February 4, 2016. The gift cards inside […]

Wanted for Huntington Station Grand Larceny

March 1, 2016 12:49 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 person who used a stolen credit card at a Huntington Station store in February.
A wallet containing credit cards was stolen from an employee’s purse at a retail store on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington […]

Huntington Town Board Honors East Northport Fire Chiefs for Bravery

February 28, 2016 3:15 pm Comments Off

At the February 9, 2016 Town Board meeting, Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and the Town Council recognized two East Northport Fire Department members who had received the Huntington Chiefs Council’s 2015 “Chiefs of the Year Award” for their for their bravery in attempting to rescue a 90-year-old woman from a house fire.

Chief Joseph Ervin […]

Video of Shooting at Oheka Castle Released by SCPD

February 26, 2016 4:02 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County police have released the video of the shooting of Gary Melius the owner of the Oheka Castle.
Police Commissioner Tim Sini is hoping that the public will help in the case. Anyone with any information are asked to call 1-800-220-TIPS(8477)
The video shows an assailant who is sneaking up to the driver’s side of Melius’ […]

Huntington Fire Department Battles House Fire on Fairview Street

February 23, 2016 2:20 pm Comments Off

Huntington Fire Department volunteers responded to a house fire on Fairview Street on Saturday, February 20, at about 4:25 pm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a heavy smoke condition on the second floor and discovered a fire in the walls and ceiling of a bedroom. Firefighters began an aggressive attack on the fire, and had the blaze under […]

Wanted for Petit Larceny And Criminal Mischief in Commack/Dix Hills Area

February 22, 2016 3:40 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who stole property from and damaged cars in Commack.
A man entered several unlocked vehicles between January 29 and February 13 and stole property. While he was rummaging through the vehicles, he damaged property inside.

The […]

Centerport Fire Department Mourns Loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire

February 22, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire Jr., who passed away on February 2 at the age of 78. McGuire was born in
Queens, NY, and later moved to Centerport, joining the department in 1976.

McGuire was a very active volunteer, first serving as Lieutenant and Captain of the then Service Company. During […]

Jeep Crashes Into Huntington House

February 21, 2016 12:48 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to a accident involving a Jeep Cherokee that crashed into a house on Creek Road in Huntington, Saturday night, February 20, 2016. The male driver was transported to Huntington Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Huntington firefighters were on the scene with an engine and heavy rescue truck, […]