Breaking News
Cops: Man arrested after exposing himself to 13-year-old girl near Riverhead schools
The suspect was charged with public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child after the Dec. 4 incident as the girl, 13, was walking home from school.
Business
Indictment against Riverhead contracting company and its owner is dismissed by court
The indictment of Terry Contracting and its owner Robert Terry was dismissed due to irregularities in the grand jury proceedings and a state law that is unconstitutionally vague, the court ruled.
Crime
Police report 20% year-over-year drop in criminal incidents in October
Criminal incidents in Riverhead fell 20% year over year in October, with no violent crimes reported downtown, which officials say result from increased police presence and downtown foot patrols.
Crime
Police seek man wanted for petit larceny from Nike Factory Outlet in Riverhead
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a suspect they say stole $350 worth of merchandise from the Nike Factory Outlet store in Riverhead in October.
Crime
Riverhead man receives maximum sentence in murder of his niece’s boyfriend
Brent Henry, 61, of Riverhead, convicted last month of second-degree murder and weapons charges in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man in East Patchogue in August 2023, was sentenced last week to 25 years to life in prison.
Breaking News
Tierney: Woman indicted in hit-and-run fatal crash in Riverside Oct. 5
A Salvadoran national has been indicted in the hit and run crash on Flanders Road that killed a 45-year-old resident of Riverside earlier this month, Suffolk County D.A. Ray Tierney announced today.
Crime
Criminal incidents, arrests down: Riverhead Police Report: September 2025
Criminal offenses fell in Riverhead from August to September and dropped 17% from criminal offenses reported in September 2024. Police Chief Ed Frost said adequate staffing in the police department has helped.
Breaking News
Riverhead man convicted of murder, weapon possession charges after jury trial
A 61-year-old Riverhead man was convicted of murder yesterday in the shooting death of his niece’s boyfriend in East Patchogue on Aug. 18, 2023, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced today.
Breaking News
Police: Warrant issued for woman wanted in 2024 Jamesport murder
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.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police investigating loaded handgun found at Splish Splash
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.
