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Police seek woman wanted in theft from Riverhead Walmart

by Jun 18, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman accused of stealing about $420 in merchandise from the Riverhead Walmart on April 28.

Riverhead police report decline in criminal incidents, arrests in April

by May 29, 2026
Riverhead police reported 110 criminal incidents in April, down from 132 during the same month last year, according to the department’s monthly report.

Cops: Riverhead restaurant operator sold alcohol without liquor license

by May 24, 2026
Police said a Riverhead restaurant was operating without a liquor license and had multiple town and fire code violations.

Police conduct underage alcohol sales sweep in Riverhead; one employee charged

by May 19, 2026
Riverhead police inspected 18 businesses during an underage alcohol sales operation Monday; one employee was charged.

Cops: Manorville man charged with damaging Pine Hills Golf and Country Club

by Apr 25, 2026
Suffolk County police said a Manorville man was arrested Friday and charged with two felony counts of criminal mischief for allegedly causing $416,500 in damage to Pine Hills Golf and Country Club in 2025.

Police: Woman wanted in Riverhead shoplifting

by Apr 22, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman accused of stealing $538 worth of merchandise from Marshalls on Old Country Road on March 7.

Police: Pair wanted in shoplifting in Riverhead

by Apr 21, 2026
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man and woman accused of stealing clothing from Marshalls on Old Country Road.

Cops: Driver charged with aggravated DWI with children in car after Riverhead traffic stop

by Apr 19, 2026
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.

Police seek man wanted for shoplifting at Hollister outlet store in Riverhead

by Apr 15, 2026
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 seek woman wanted in Riverhead petit larceny at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store

by Mar 31, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman they say stole about $515 in clothing from the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store in Riverhead on Feb. 14.