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.
Community News
Riverhead joins forces with Southampton for youth police academy
Riverhead joined Southampton-area departments this year to host the East End Youth Police Academy, giving local students a glimpse into the training and discipline it takes to become a police officer.
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.
Crime
Police: Two wanted for shoplifting
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people they say stole merchandise from a store at Tanger Outlets last month.
Crime
Cops: Women wanted for shoplifting
Police seek the public's help to identify and locate two women they say stole about $430 worth of clothing from Hollister at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead on July 21.
Crime
Riverhead Police reports: May and June 2025
Riverhead Town Police reported 138 criminal offenses in May and 150 criminal offenses in June, according to monthly crime reports released by Police Chief Ed Frost this month.
Missing Person
Riverhead Police seek help locating missing man
The Riverhead Town Police Department is asking the public's help in locating Felix Alexander, 42, missing from a group home in Riverhead since Thursday afternoon.
Breaking News
Riverside home was hub of 24/7 drug sales, DA says; raids net cocaine, weed, cash and guns
A modest house on Brown Street in Riverside doubled as a round-the-clock open air drug market, the Suffolk DA said Thursday, announcing the indictment of 10 suspects in a cocaine trafficking ring.
Community News
What is a hate crime? Law enforcement breaks it down in Riverhead seminar
What is a hate crime? That was the subject of a seminar Thursday led by Suffolk County law enforcement officials and organized by the Butterfly Effect Project, prompted by several hate-fueled incidents earlier this year.
Breaking News
Riverhead road closures June 24-26 for LIRR maintenance
Three Riverhead roads will be closed at different times this week due to ongoing maintenance for the Long Island Rail Road, Riverhead Police said in a press release on Monday.
