Government
Riverhead Town Board, school district clash over who pays for school resource officers
Days before the first day of school, the town and the Riverhead school district remain at odds over funding for two uniformed police officers in the secondary schools.
Crime
Police: Tobacco and vape compliance checks find no violations in Riverhead
All 23 retail establishments checked by Riverhead Police Monday during an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of tobacco and vape products to underage patrons were found to be in compliance with the law, police said in a press release.
Community News
Trailblazing Riverhead veteran, retired detective honored by Suffolk Legislature
Riverhead resident Evelyn Hobson-Womack, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and retired town police detective, was honored by Suffolk County.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police issue 708 summonses in two-week seatbelt enforcement campaign
A two-week statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign resulted in 708 summonses in Riverhead Town, including 97 for seatbelt violations, according to a police department media release.
Crime
Cops: Driver charged with aggravated DWI with children in car after Riverhead traffic stop
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.
Missing Person
Police seek help locating 15-year-old reported missing from Riverhead
Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating Nahomy Ireny Osorio Cruz, 15, who left her Riverhead residence late Feb. 20, 2026. Anyone with information is asked to call (631) 727-4500.
Missing Person
Police seek help locating teen missing from Timothy Hill Ranch
Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Dante Tullon, who did not return to the Timothy Hill Ranch after arriving at Riverhead High School on Feb. 2, 2026.
Breaking News
Police seek public’s help locating missing Riverhead woman
Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating Kathleen Harrison Trent, 63, who was last seen at her Forge Road residence and has not been heard from since Jan. 27, police said.
Breaking News
Police charge Riverhead man, 53, with felony DWI under Leandra’s Law
Riverhead Town Police report the arrest of a Riverhead man for driving while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle on Jan. 1.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police charge two in underage alcohol sales investigation
Riverhead Police charged two people with selling alcohol to minors during an alcohol sales compliance check across town Monday.
