Police & Fire
Police Reports
Riverhead Police blotter: June 1-7, 2025
Arrests and criminal incidents reported by Riverhead Police for the week of June 1-7, 2025.
News
‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign: Riverhead Police issue 186 summonses for seat belt violations
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.
Breaking News
Jamesport man kills wife, then himself in murder-suicide, police say
A man fatally shot his wife and then himself in a homicide-suicide at their home in Jamesport Wednesday night, according to Suffolk County Police.
Police Reports
Police charge one during underage alcohol sales compliance checks in Riverhead
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 & Fire
Crown Recycling fire remains under investigation; facility had no asbestos on site: officials
Investigations into the cause and impacts of a fire that "completely destroyed" a Calverton solid waste facility last Wednesday remain ongoing, officials say.
Breaking News
Men in tactical gear seek entry to Riverhead men’s shelter early Tuesday morning
Masked men in tactical gear, some carrying long guns, tried to enter a Riverhead men’s shelter early Tuesday, residents say. No warrant was shown, and local officials say they weren’t notified. No agency has claimed responsibility.
Police Reports
Police seek help locating runaways from Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead
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 Reports
Police seek help locating petit larceny suspect
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s helpto identify and locate a woman they say stole ...
Breaking News
Ex-Riverhead teacher indicted in Suffolk on child sexual performance and related charges: D.A.
Former Riverhead High School teacher and soccer coach Ryan McCaffery, 37, of Ridge, has been indicted in Suffolk County for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and several related charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Wednesday evening.
Breaking News
Cause of blaze that destroyed Calverton recycling plant remains unknown, as officials praise first responders who fought 12-hour battle
The smoldering ruins of the Crown Recycling facility on Youngs Avenue provided a smoky backdrop for a press conference called this afternoon by Riverhead Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard.
