Police & Fire
Crime
Police: Pair wanted in shoplifting in Riverhead
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man and woman accused of stealing clothing from Marshalls on Old Country Road.
Crime
Cops: Driver charged with aggravated DWI with children in car after Riverhead traffic stop
Riverhead Police said a driver stopped on Old Country Road late April 18 for a headlight violation was arrested on aggravated DWI charges after officers found two children in the vehicle.
Missing Person
Update: Missing Riverhead teen Dante Booker located, police say
Riverhead Police said Thursday that missing teen Dante Booker has been located and is no longer considered missing.
Fire
Firefighters battle house fire in Baiting Hollow
About 50 firefighters battled a blaze at a Baiting Hollow home Thursday morning. One firefighter was treated at the scene.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police to take part in traffic safety campaign during week of April 20
Riverhead police officers will take part in the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee’s “No Empty Chair” campaign during the week of April 20, with enforcement and education efforts focused on teen driving safety.
Police & Fire
Riverhead Fire Department to host volunteer recruitment event Sunday
The Riverhead Fire Department is inviting residents to stop by Sunday to learn what it takes to join the all-volunteer department.
Crime
Police seek man wanted for shoplifting at Hollister outlet store in Riverhead
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole assorted clothing from Hollister Co. on West Main Street in Riverhead on Oct. 18.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police rescue adult, child stranded on disabled jet ski off Iron Pier Beach
Riverhead Police rescued an adult and a 10-year-old after their jet ski broke down about a mile off Iron Pier Beach in Jamesport Sunday.
Traffic
Overnight closures planned on NY-25 in Calverton for resurfacing project, starting April 16
Overnight closures on NY-25 in Calverton are set to begin April 16 as resurfacing work starts on Middle Country Road.
Breaking News
Police: Two arrested on criminal trespass charges in Calverton
Riverhead police said two men were arrested late March 31 after a K9 unit found them inside a fenced property at 645 Grumman Blvd. in Calverton. Both were charged with third-degree criminal trespass and possession of burglar tools.
