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Police seek suspect in theft of Xbox controller from Walmart

by Sep 17, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are asking the public's help to identify and locate a man they say stole an Xbox controller from Walmart in  Riverhead on Aug. 8. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

Riverhead High School saxophonist named to All-State Symphonic Band

by Sep 16, 2025
Riverhead High School senior Christian Seymour has been named to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Symphonic Band. 
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Last chance to buy tickets for RHS Class of 2005 20th reunion

by Sep 15, 2025
Tickets must be purchased by Saturday Sept. 20. The RHS Class of '05 reunion will take place at Twin Fork Beer Co. Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Riverhead Police arrest 4, seize one vehicle during Stop-DWI Labor Day enforcement

by Sep 4, 2025
Four people were arrested on DWI charges and the vehicle driven by one person was seized during a special Labor Day weekend enforcement action, Riverhead Police said in a press release today.

Police seek man wanted for shoplifting

by Aug 27, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man they said stole nearly $200 with of clothing from the Polo Ralph Lauren store at Tanger Outlets on July 30.

Owner of site next to Taco Bell gains Planning Board OK for office building

by Aug 26, 2025
The owner of a tiny parcel on the northeast corner of Route 58 and Harrison Avenue finally has approval to develop it with a commercial building. Planning Board wrap-up.

Riverhead Police Report: July 2025

by Aug 25, 2025
Riverhead Town Police reported 141 criminal offenses and arrested 69 people on 71 criminal charges in July, according to a monthly crime report released by Police Chief Ed Frost this week.

As lawsuit drags on, EPCAL’s future is in limbo, tied to American Dream developer Triple Five

by Aug 19, 2025
More than 18 months into Riverhead’s lawsuit with a Triple Five affiliate over the $40 million EPCAL land deal, there’s no end in sight — and Triple Five continues to face strong headwinds with its American Dream projects in New Jersey and Miami.

Police: Woman wanted for grand larceny in alleged theft from Riverhead outlet store

by Aug 18, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are asking the public's help to identify and locate a woman they say stole $1,706 worth of clothing from the Polo Ralph Lauren outlet store in Riverhead on May 22.

Police seek suspect wanted for shoplifting

by Aug 11, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man they say stole $415 worth of clothing from a Riverhead outlet store this month.