Police & Fire
Breaking News
Riverhead Police ID woman killed in Wading River crash Oct. 3
Riverhead Police are investigating a fatal crash reported Oct. 3 on Wading River Manor Road north of Grumman Boulevard. One occupant was pronounced dead at the scene and another was hospitalized, police said.
Police & Fire
Two Riverhead cops promoted
Riverhead Police Officer Raymond LaPorte was promoted to detective third grade and Officer Timothy Murphy was promoted to sergeant during Tuesday's Town Board meeting.
Breaking News
Woman killed, man seriously injured in crash on Wading River Manor Road
Riverhead Police are investigating a crash on Wading River Manor Road Saturday night that killed a woman and left a man seriously injured. Police are asking witnesses to call 631-727-4500.
Crime
Police seek man wanted in Riverhead grand larceny at Nike store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole $1,094 worth of Nike footwear from the Nike store on West Main Street on July 4.
Crime
Repeat felony DWI offender sentenced to up to 7 years in prison
A man convicted of his fourth felony DWI in 10 years was sentenced Tuesday to 2⅓ to seven years in prison, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.
Crime
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Riverhead grand larceny at Nike store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole about $1,580 in Nike clothing and sneakers from the Nike outlet store in Riverhead.
Crime
Riverhead police report rise in criminal incidents, arrests in July
Riverhead police reported 177 criminal incidents and 98 arrests in July, up from 141 incidents and 69 arrests a year earlier.
Crime
Riverhead police report more criminal incidents, fewer arrests in August
Riverhead police reported 197 criminal incidents in August, up from 155 a year earlier, while arrests and motor vehicle accidents declined.
Crime
Former Riverhead teacher pleads guilty to soliciting nude images from minors
Posing as a teenage boy on Snapchat, a former Riverhead High School teacher solicited nude images from underage girls and sent them explicit images of himself, prosecutors said in announcing his guilty plea Monday.
Crime
Police: Vape and tobacco compliance checks in Riverhead find no violations
Riverhead Police said all 23 retail establishments checked during a Sept. 16 tobacco and vape compliance operation were found to be in compliance with the law prohibiting sales to people under 21.
