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Man dies after e-bike crash in Riverhead parking lot, police say

by Aug 6, 2026
A 54-year-old man died after crashing an e-bike into a chain-link fence in the rear parking lot of a Route 58 shopping center Wednesday evening, police said.

Police investigate bomb threat reported at Peconic Bay Medical Center

by Jul 15, 2026
Riverhead Town police are investigating an anonymous bomb threat reported July 15 at Peconic Bay Medical Center, after a search found no suspicious activity or devices.

County transit bus runs off the road at intersection of Route 58 and Mill Road

by Jul 14, 2026
A Suffolk Transit bus appears to have run off the road and up onto a grass berm on Route 58 and Mill Road after hitting a utility bo, knocking out the traffic signals at the busy intersection Tuesday afternoon.

Cops: Man arrested in Tropical Smoothie Café burglary in Riverhead

by Jul 14, 2026
Riverhead Town Police said detectives arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a burglary reported at the Tropical Smoothie Café on Old Country Road on July 11.

Riverhead police: Alcohol compliance checks find all businesses in compliance

by Jun 17, 2026
Riverhead Police said all 21 businesses checked during an alcohol sales compliance operation on June 17 were found to be in compliance with laws prohibiting sales to people under 21.

Cops: Man stole money from Manorville shrine donation box

by Jun 11, 2026
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.

Fire at Riverhead Home Depot under investigation; incident appears non-criminal, police say

by Jun 9, 2026
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.

Rt. 58 reopened after wires downed by military transport vehicle Tuesday

by Jun 9, 2026
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.

Riverhead woman charged with DWI after crashes involving parked cars, house

by May 28, 2026
The woman, 60, faces DWI and leaving scene charges after she struck five parked vehicles and a house Sunday evening in Riverhead.

Police: Officers fatally shot man during alleged knife attack on mother in Northampton home

by May 11, 2026
Police say officers shot Steven Eastwood as he was actively stabbing his mother inside a Northampton home Sunday afternoon.