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Police seek help to locate missing adult

by Oct 2, 2025
Brian Murphy, 35, missing from a group. home in Riverhead since Sept. 17, is 5'9" tall, weighs 230 lbs., with balding red hair and brown eyes.

Riverhead Police: 16-year-old driver dies after crash on Sound Avenue

by Sep 29, 2025
A 16-year-old driver died following a single-car crash on Sound Avenue Saturday night, Riverhead Town Police said in a press release Sunday afternoon.

Cops seek women wanted for larceny from Tanger Outlets shoe store

by Sep 25, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are asking the public's help to identify and locate two people they say stole $500 worth of merchandise from Famous Footwear in Tanger Outlets, Riverhead on Aug. 7. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

MTA working on Roanoke Avenue grade crossing in Riverhead

by Sep 23, 2025
The MTA is working on the LIRR grade crossing at Roanoke Avenue. Work is expected to continue through 11 p.m. on Wednesday.

Driver charged with DWI after overturning vehicle in Riverside traffic circle Wednesday night

by Sep 18, 2025
A Connecticut man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after his vehicle overturned in the Riverside traffic circle late Wednesday night, according to Southampton Town Police.

Cops: Two people charged with selling alcohol to underage customers

by Sep 17, 2025
Two retail clerks were arrested on charges of unlawful dealing with a minor during a town-wide compliance check Tuesday, Riverhead Police said.

Riverhead man, 22, killed in head-on crash on Flanders Road early Sunday morning

by Sep 15, 2025
One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a head-on crash on Flanders Road in Flanders early Sunday morning.

Cops: Riverhead man intentionally drove Jeep into motorcycle on Rt. 58 Friday night, critically injuring Sag Harbor man, 60

by Sep 13, 2025
A 28-year-old Riverhead man is facing a felony assault charge after intentionally driving his Jeep into a motorcycle on Route 58 Friday night, as a result of an ongoing dispute, Riverhead Police said.

Motorcycle operator airlifted to Stony Brook after two-vehicle crash on Rt. 58 Friday night

by Sep 13, 2025
The operator of a motorcycle involved in a crash with another vehicle on Rt. 58 Friday night was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital. Rt. 58 between Ostrander Ave. and Oliver St. was closed to traffic for about four hours, Riverhead Police said.

Riverhead PD: One charged with unlawful dealing with a child during tobacco compliance checks

by Sep 10, 2025
Riverhead Police arrested one person on Monday for allegedly selling tobacco products to people under age 21.