Riverhead Police Department

A Riverhead man was arrested on criminal mischief charges yesterday after slashing tires on at least 10 different vehicles parked on downtown streets, Riverhead Town Police said in a press release last night.

Riverhead's Law Enforcement Advisory Panel will hold two sessions to gain community input on police practices. The sessions are scheduled to take place via Zoom: Tuesday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 5 p.m. Here's how to attend.

A 22-year-old female employee at TJ Maxx in Riverhead had her car and belongings stolen at gunpoint early this morning.

Amiyah Booker, 16, left, and Michelle Lopez, 17, were both reported missing from group homes in Riverhead Wednesday, Riverhead Town Police said.

Riverhead Police Department public safety dispatcher Melissa Breitenbach Elco (center) has filed a $10 million lawsuit against town and police officials, alleging intimidation, retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment.

Arrests made by Riverhead Police since the coronavirus pandemic struck the local area remain way down compared to last year.

A vehicle parked at a gas station on Route 58 was stolen by two men yesterday at about 6:30 p.m., Riverhead Police said in a press release last night.

Incidents, arrests and more reported by Riverhead Police for the month of August 2020

Three suspects fled in a van, which then crashed into a building in Aquebogue. Police arrested two suspects at the scene of the crash. A third remains at large, police said.

Arrests made by Riverhead Town Police since the coronavirus pandemic struck the local area are down more than 86% compared to the same period last year.