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Increased security ordered at Calverton drag races after screwdriver stabbing incident Saturday

by Aug 27, 2025
Riverhead Town is requiring increased security at the Calverton Enterprise Park drag racing events after one attendee stabbed another with a screwdriver on Saturday, the event’s promoter said.

Riverhead Police charge three in underage alcohol sales investigation

by Aug 26, 2025
Riverhead Police charged three people with selling alcohol to minors during an alcohol sales compliance check across town Sunday, conducted by the department’s COPE division in cooperation with the Riverhead Community Awareness Program.

Firefighters battle blaze on Middle Road in Calverton early Friday morning

by Aug 8, 2025
For the second time in two years, fire destroyed a home at 1535 Middle Road in Calverton early this morning.

Riverhead man seriously injured in motorcycle crash on L.I. Expressway Sunday night: cops

by Aug 4, 2025
Suffolk County Police said the motorcycle crashed into the attenuator portion of a State DOT truck that was closing traffic for highway construction Sunday night just before 9 p.m.

Police: Warrant issued for woman wanted in 2024 Jamesport murder

by Aug 4, 2025
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating Majorie Quarrie, aka Nicola Watson, who they say stabbed Conrad Gowan, 36, in the neck while inside his residence at 448 Herricks Lane on March 4 at 11:43 p.m.

Riverhead Police investigating loaded handgun found at Splish Splash

by Aug 1, 2025
Patrol officers were dispatched to Splish Splash Wednesday at approximately 5:59 p.m. after an employee discovered a loaded handgun, following a "disturbance involving several juveniles," police said in a press release. 

Riverhead Police: Flanders man charged with felony assault and weapon possession Tuesday

by Jul 30, 2025
Riverhead Town Police said they were called by a male victim who reported being cut by another man armed with a knife.

Riverhead firefighters respond to house fire on Northville Turnpike early Wednesday morning

by Jul 30, 2025
A two-story home on Northville Turnpike sustained heavy damage in the fire early Wednesday morning. No one was injured.

Cops seek information about burglary of Calverton deli

by Jul 21, 2025
The Riverhead Police Department is seeking information about a commercial burglary in Calverton during the early morning hours today.

Road and river closures for Alive on 25 Friday

by Jul 18, 2025
Peconic Avenue and Main Street from Griffing to Union avenues will be closed to traffic today from 3 to 11 p.m. for Alive on 25. The Peconic River will be closed to all boats today through 6 a.m. tomorrow due to tonight's fireworks show.