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Man arrested for grand larceny after purchasing a car in Riverside with movie prop money

by Nov 29, 2023
A man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after purchasing a car in Riverside using movie prop money, according to Southampton Police.

Riverhead Police blotter: Nov. 28, 2023

by Nov 29, 2023
Excerpts from the Riverhead Town Police press report for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Police reported a total of 93 incidents.

Riverhead Police blotter: Nov. 27, 2023

by Nov 29, 2023
Excerpts from the Riverhead Town Police press report for Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Police reported a total of 97 incidents.

Cops: Two juveniles arrested for assaulting homeless man

by Nov 28, 2023
Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a homeless man near TJ Maxx in Riverhead, according to Riverhead Police.

Riverhead Police blotter: Nov. 26, 2023

by Nov 27, 2023
Excerpts from the Riverhead Town Police press report for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Police reported a total of 87 incidents.

Riverhead Police blotter: Nov. 25, 2023

by Nov 27, 2023
Excerpts from the Riverhead Town Police press report for Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Police reported a total of 95 incidents.

Riverhead Police report 911 system issues

by Nov 27, 2023
Riverhead Police ask anyone having trouble contacting them through 911 today to call police at 631-727-4500. The department said it is experiencing issues with the emergency phone system.

Cops: Two Flanders residents arrested after police find cocaine and drug paraphernalia during raid

by Nov 27, 2023
Two Flanders residents were arrested on Nov. 17 after police raided their home and found crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and digital scales, according to Southampton Town Police.

Cops: Riverhead homeless shelter resident assaulted another resident with a hammer

by Nov 27, 2023
A Riverhead man was arrested for assault after attacking a fellow homeless shelter resident with a hammer, according to Riverhead Police. 

Cops: Woman stole wallet and used credit card to make purchases, wanted for grand larceny

by Nov 27, 2023
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Police Department are seeking the public’s help to help identify and locate a woman they say stole a wallet in a Riverhead store.
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