Government
Riverhead awards $328K HVAC contract, advances sewer projects
Riverhead awarded a $328,000 community center HVAC contract and approved sewer financing, technology grants and records digitization.
Government
School board members say town politicized negotiations over SRO program
Five Riverhead school board members accused town officials Wednesday of making false statements and politicizing negotiations over funding two school resource officers assigned to the high school and middle school.
Government
Riverhead board delays SRO deal with school district over unresolved cost questions
The Riverhead Town Board on Tuesday tabled a resolution authorizing a renewed school resource officer agreement, prolonging a dispute over who should pay for officers assigned to the district's high school and middle school.
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.
