16-Year-Old Accused Of Damaging School Property In Wading River 16-Year-Old Accused Of Damaging School Property In Wading River
16-Year-Old Accused Of Damaging School Property In Wading River A 16-year-old was arrested on Long Island after authorities said he was caught breaking the windows at a school and damaging vehicles. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving damaged property at Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River at about 5:45 p.m. on Friday, March 11, according to the Riverhead Town Police Department. When officers arrived at the Little Flower campus, located at 2450 North Wading River Road, they saw the 16-year-old boy breaking windows of residential and school buildings, police said.  They also saw the teen breaking th…
Three Juveniles Arrested, Accused Of Burglarizing School In Wading River Three Juveniles Arrested, Accused Of Burglarizing School In Wading River
Three Juveniles Arrested, Accused Of Burglarizing School In Wading River Three juveniles were arrested and accused of burglarizing a school on Long Island. On Thursday, Feb. 17, police received a report from Little Flower Children's Services that a burglary had occurred overnight at the Little Flower School, according to an announcement from the Riverhead Town Police Department on Monday, March 7. The school is located at 2450 North Wading River Road in Wading River, authorities said. The three juveniles were arrested following an investigation, police said. Authorities did not release further details about the burglary or investigation.
Police Searching For Armed Suspect Who Attempted To Force Way Into Long Island Home Police Searching For Armed Suspect Who Attempted To Force Way Into Long Island Home
Police Searching For Armed Suspect Who Attempted To Force Way Into Long Island Home Police are searching for an armed suspect who allegedly attempted to forcibly enter a Long Island home. The incident was reported around 11 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, on West Main St., in Riverhead. When police arrived at the home the victim told officers a person armed with a handgun attempted to gain entry into a room, said the Riverhead Police. The subject kicked the door and then attempted to gain entry through a window before fleeing the area, police said. A search of the area for the subject by Riverhead officers and K-9 did not turn up the suspect. According to the victim…
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Items From Suffolk County Home Depot Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Items From Suffolk County Home Depot
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Items From Suffolk County Home Depot Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down three wanted suspects who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from an area Home Depot. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Town Police Department released surveillance photos of three wanted suspects who allegedly stole 28 packages of roofing shingles from Home Depot on Old Country Road. The alleged theft happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2021. The shingles had an estimated value of approximately $1,500. Anyone with information regarding the suspects ha…
Three Women Arrested In Larceny At Long Island Ralph Lauren Store, Police Say Three Women Arrested In Larceny At Long Island Ralph Lauren Store, Police Say
Three Women Arrested In Larceny At Long Island Ralph Lauren Store, Police Say Three women were arrested following an investigation into a larceny at a Long Island store. The Riverhead Town Police Department reported that officers received a report of a larceny at Polo Ralph Lauren at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The store is located at the Tanger Mall, at 1770 West Main St. in Riverhead. After an investigation, the three suspects were arrested and charged.  Authorities said 22-year-old Keyanna Hagood, of Bay Shore, was charged with petit larceny, criminal possession of an anti-theft device and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Al…
Three Arrested For Robbing Victim On Long Island, Police Say Three Arrested For Robbing Victim On Long Island, Police Say
Three Arrested For Robbing Victim On Long Island, Police Say Three suspects were charged after a victim was attacked and robbed of his money on Long Island, police said.  At about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, police received a report of a possible victim of a robbery in the area of Howell Avenue in the Suffolk County Town of Riverhead, according to the Riverhead Town Police Department. When officers arrived, the victim was located at the corner of Howell Avenue and East Main Street, authorities said. He told police that two people had beaten him up and taken his money. Officers located the two suspects a short distance away and too…
Man Found Dead In Parking Lot On Long Island Man Found Dead In Parking Lot On Long Island
Man Found Dead In Parking Lot On Long Island Police are asking the public for help after a man was found dead in a downtown parking lot on Long Island. The 46-year-old man was found around 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, when the Riverhead Town Police Department was dispatched to a 911 call for an unconscious male located near a dumpster in the Municipal Parking Lot. The officers secured the scene, then requested the response of the Detective Division and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.  A preliminary investigation was conducted, revealing the man was not suspected to be a victim of violence or foul p…
LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp
LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp A woman has been indicted for allegedly being intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit while driving a group of campers, and leaving the scene of two crashes on Long Island. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reported on Tuesday, Aug. 3, that Diane Juergens, age 61, of Ridge, has been indicted on: Multiple counts of driving while intoxicated,  20 counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated (Leandra's Law),  10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with property damag…
Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Child Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Child
Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Child A Suffolk County man has been indicted for the repeated sexual abuse of a child. Jose Samuel Carabantes Pineda, age 33, of Riverhead, was indicted on Wednesday, March 31, for the abuse of a minor girl which began in the fall of 2020, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. According to the DA's Office, on Saturday, March 20, Carabantes Pineda allegedly drove the victim to the parking lot of a Big Lots located in Riverhead, restrained her with duct tape in the back of his minivan, and sexually assaulted her.  A Good Samaritan in the parking lot heard screaming coming fro…
COVID-19: Host Of Long Island Party With Hundreds In Attendance Cited By Police COVID-19: Host Of Long Island Party With Hundreds In Attendance Cited By Police
Covid-19: Host Of Long Island Party With Hundreds In Attendance Cited By Police A man who threw a large house party with more than 300 people, most not wearing face masks, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic has been issued a ticket for violating a public health law. Riverhead Town Police Department responded to the residence around 9:35 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 9, at 455 Middle Road, after receiving a complaint, the police department said.  Numerous people were in attendance and vehicles were blocking the roadway. Upon police arrival, approximately 300 people were in attendance at a party with a DJ as entertainment being hosted by resident Julian B…
Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy
Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy An alert has been issued for a 17-year-old Long Island boy who has gone missing. Michael Benson of Riverhead was last seen wearing black pants, a blue Adidas shirt and gray sneakers, according to authorities.  He is 5-foot-6, 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Michael is believed to be with two male companions and may be in the local area or may travel to Nassau County, Riverhead Town Police Department said. He also may be in Miller Place. He has a smiley face tattoo on his left hand, a broken heart tattoo on his left arm and a scar on his right hip. Anyone with in…