Police & Fire
Breaking News
Cops: Man stole money from Manorville shrine donation box
Suffolk County Police said a Lindenhurst man was arrested on grand larceny and other charges for stealing money from a donation box at a Manorville shrine.
Breaking News
Fire at Riverhead Home Depot under investigation; incident appears non-criminal, police say
Update: The fire at The Home Depot in Riverhead involved two trailers parked at the rear of the store, Riverhead Town Police said in a press release Tuesday.
Breaking News
Rt. 58 reopened after wires downed by military transport vehicle Tuesday
Rt. 58 in Riverhead has been reopened after lanes in both directions were closed between Harrison Avenue and Roanoke Avenue due to a damaged utility pole, police said.
Police & Fire
Suffolk police to hold vehicle auction Saturday
The Suffolk County Police Department will hold a vehicle auction Saturday, June 13, beginning at 9 a.m. at its impound facility in Westhampton.
Missing Person
Police seek help locating 17-year-old reported missing from Riverhead
Riverhead police are asking for the public’s help locating Luis Zometa Acosta, 17, who was reported missing after leaving his Elton Avenue residence May 30, 2026.
Crime
Riverhead police report decline in criminal incidents, arrests in April
Riverhead police reported 110 criminal incidents in April, down from 132 during the same month last year, according to the department’s monthly report.
Breaking News
Riverhead woman charged with DWI after crashes involving parked cars, house
The woman, 60, faces DWI and leaving scene charges after she struck five parked vehicles and a house Sunday evening in Riverhead.
Missing Person
Police seek public’s help locating missing Riverhead teen
Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Nahomy Osorio-Cruz, who was last seen Friday evening
Crime
Cops: Riverhead restaurant operator sold alcohol without liquor license
Police said a Riverhead restaurant was operating without a liquor license and had multiple town and fire code violations.
Crime
Police conduct underage alcohol sales sweep in Riverhead; one employee charged
Riverhead police inspected 18 businesses during an underage alcohol sales operation Monday; one employee was charged.
