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Jamesport man kills wife, then himself in murder-suicide, police say

by Jun 12, 2025
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. 

Men in tactical gear seek entry to Riverhead men’s shelter early Tuesday morning

by Jun 10, 2025
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.

Ex-Riverhead teacher indicted in Suffolk on child sexual performance and related charges: D.A.

by Jun 5, 2025
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.

Cause of blaze that destroyed Calverton recycling plant remains unknown, as officials praise first responders who fought 12-hour battle

by Jun 4, 2025
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.

Update: Massive fire destroys recycling plant on Youngs Avenue in Calverton

by Jun 4, 2025
Residents in the area of the fire should keep their windows closed and try to stay indoors as the fire at a recycling facility on Youngs Avenue continues to burn Wednesday morning.

Off-duty police detective from Manorville indicted on hate crime-related charges

by Jun 3, 2025
The off-duty cop allegedly attacked a cellphone company employee at work in the defendant's Manorville neighborhood, yelling a racial slur and damaging the employee's work vehicle.

Firefighters knock down blaze at auto repair garage in Riverside Monday morning

by Jun 2, 2025
Firefighters knocked down an early morning blaze on Old Quogue Road in Riverside Monday.

Riverhead police investigating daytime residential burglary in Wading River Sunday

by May 26, 2025
Police said the homeowner returned Sunday afternoon to find two males exiting a rear door of the home. They removed assorted jewelry and other items, police said.

Update: Missing teen located

by May 25, 2025
Angelica Guarin, 15, previously reported missing, was located in the Riverhead area May 25 in good health, Riverhead Police said.

Missing Flanders woman, 79, found deceased in marsh; police say no foul play suspected

by May 24, 2025
Southampton Town Police are investigating the death of a 79-year-old Flanders woman whose body was discovered in marsh land east of June...
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