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Police: Two wanted for shoplifting

by Jul 31, 2025
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.

Cops: Women wanted for shoplifting

by Jul 28, 2025
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.

Riverhead Police reports: May and June 2025

by Jul 25, 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.

Scott’s Pointe project manager arrested for possessing illegal fireworks

by Jul 23, 2025
A Scott’s Pointe employee was arrested for unlawful possession of fireworks following a Riverhead Police investigation into a “quantity” of illegal fireworks found at the Calverton amusement park last week.

Police: Two charged with unlawful dealing with a child during tobacco/vape compliance check

by Jun 21, 2025
Riverhead Police charged employees at two gas stations with selling tobacco or vape products to patrons under 21.

Riverhead Police blotter: June 1-7, 2025

by Jun 16, 2025
Arrests and criminal incidents reported by Riverhead Police for the week of June 1-7, 2025.
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‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign: Riverhead Police issue 186 summonses for seat belt violations

by Jun 16, 2025
Riverhead Police issued 186 summonses for seat belt violations during the two-week statewide 'Click It or Ticket' campaign that wrapped up June 1. Police also issued 561 summonses for other violations during the campaign.

Police charge one during underage alcohol sales compliance checks in Riverhead

by Jun 11, 2025
One person was arrested and charged after Riverhead Police conducted underage alcohol sales compliance checks at 39 retail establishments across Riverhead Town this week.

Police seek help locating runaways from Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead

by Jun 8, 2025
The Riverhead Police Department is asking the public's help to locate two 16-year-old boys who ran away from the Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead Friday night. 

Police seek help locating petit larceny suspect

by Jun 6, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s helpto identify and locate a woman they say stole ...