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DA: Mastic man faces felony charges in unprovoked stabbings in Riverhead and Riverside

by May 16, 2025
A Mastic man was indicted today on charges connected to the "alleged unprovoked stabbings of two random men" on May 2 in Riverhead and Riverside, according to Suffolk County’s district attorney.

Ex-Riverhead teacher arrested again for allegedly engaging in digital sex acts with minors

by May 12, 2025
A former Riverhead High School teacher was arrested today in Suffolk County after being accused of requesting nude photos and engaging in sexual acts while video chatting with minors on Snapchat in December. 

Cops: Man charged with DWI under Leandra’s Law after traffic stop

by May 12, 2025
A 30-year-old Riverhead man drove drunk with a 6-year-old child passenger and was arrested on a felony DWI charge under Leandra's Law late Sunday night, Riverhead Police said.

Police: Riverside bus stabbing suspect charged in separate stabbing at Riverhead deli

by May 9, 2025
The man arrested last week for allegedly stabbing a bus passenger has been arrested for stabbing a man in a Riverhead deli earlier that same day, Riverhead Police said this afternoon. 

Passenger stabbed aboard county bus on CR 51 in Riverside; suspect arrested after chase

by May 3, 2025
A man police said stabbed a passenger on a Suffolk County Transit bus in Riverside Friday was arrested on first-degree assault, weapon possession and drug charges, Southampton Town Police said in a press release Friday night.

Riverhead firefighters make quick stop of house fire, help residents safely evacuate

by Apr 29, 2025
Riverhead firefighters made a quick stop of a house fire on Northville Turnpike Tuesday afternoon and helped two elderly residents safely evacuate their home.

Trio arrested after going through parked cars in South Jamesport early Tuesday morning

by Apr 29, 2025
Riverhead Police said they arrested three teenage males who were using a stolen vehicle in South Jamesport, where they were going through vehicles in search of valuables early Tuesday morning.

Riverhead Police seek runaway boy, 13, missing from Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch

by Apr 28, 2025
Rashaun Bailey, 13, left Timothy Hill Children's Ranch on Middle Road on foot, carrying a suitcase. He is described as a light-skinned Black male, 5'3" tall, weighing 110 pounds and was last seen wearing dark jeans and a black North Face jacket, police said.

Police: Enforcement sweep for vape and tobacco sales to minors finds no violators

by Apr 28, 2025
All 24 retail establishments checked by Riverhead Police Friday in an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of tobacco and vape products to underage patrons were to be in compliance with the law, police announced in a press release.  

Update: Main Road in Jamesport reopened

by Apr 26, 2025
Update: Main Road in Jamesport has been reopened following the traffic accident earlier today, Riverhead Police said.
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