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Police investigate armed robbery of Route 58 restaurant Wednesday night
Riverhead Police are investigating an armed robbery of a Route 58 restaurant late Wednesday night. The manager of Shah’s Halal Food at 1707 Old Country Road called 911 to report being held up by a man brandishing a handgun who entered the store at about 10:30 p.m. and demanded money, police said in a press release Thursday evening. The man wore a bandana covering his face, the restaurant manager told police.
Man Chokes Suffolk Woman While Holding Their Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA
Suffolk County prosecutors slapped Saratoga County resident Preston Wido, age 37, of Clifton Park, with multiple felony and misdemeanor domestic violence charges on Wednesday, April 24. According to investigators, Wido left the victim two voicemails threatening to kill her on Monday, March 11. Police arrested him a week later on...
Center Moriches announces 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian
Greater Moriches coverage is funded in part by Angels of Long Island, a charitable nonprofit. Shopping at the Angels’ Mastic and Patchogue thrift stores helps Long Island families in need. Or, click here to donate. Center Moriches High School announced that seniors Alexandra DeMatteo and Tori Rudnick are the...
Search for bodies expands on Long Island as possible link eyed to Gilgo Beach murders
The police search for bodies in a remote section of Long Island has expanded as it moves into its third day on Thursday — with a possible link to the Gilgo Beach murders. Dozens of cops from Suffolk County, the NYPD and state troopers continued to comb through the woods near Manorville with cadaver-sniffing canines, with a mobile command unit in place at the nearby Manorville Fire Department headquarters to oversee the grim search. The search has focused on a section of Otis Pike Preserve along Schultz Road and Wading River Manor Road — with authorities so far mum on what...
Bellport Man Arrested 46 Times, Nabbed For 10 Larcenies
Emmitt Smith, age 43, of Bellport, was charged on Wednesday, April 24, with the larcenies that occurred across Nassau County, according to Nassau County Police. According to detectives, an investigation was conducted that led to the arrest of Smith for the following larcenies:. August 2023:. Macy's, 1095 Green Acres Mall,...
Motorcyclist from East Northport killed in crash
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in East Farmingdale. James Pust was operating a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Highway when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed just north of the Southern State Parkway at approximately 6:55 p.m. on April 25.
Nashville hot chicken joint opens in Shirley
Greater Moriches coverage is funded in part by Angels of Long Island, a charitable nonprofit. Shopping at the Angels’ Mastic and Patchogue thrift stores helps Long Island families in need. Or, click here to donate. Nashville’s popular hot chicken sandwiches have landed in Shirley. Smack n’ Chick, located...
Riverhead Police blotter: April 24, 2024
A total of 78 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on April 24, 2024. Among them:. 8:03 a.m. Disturbance, Old Country Road, Riverhead. A person was arrested for harassment. 8:34 a.m. Illegal Dumping, Old River Road, Calverton. An investigation was carried out regarding illegal dumping. 12:17 p.m. Suspicious Person,...
Severe weather season is approaching. How can you protect your home?
UPTON, N.Y. -- What can you do to prepare your home and property for severe weather? Experts from the National Weather Service in Upton, New York shared tips with CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock.When is severe weather season in the Tri-State Area?Meteorologist Bill Goodman says peak season runs mid-May through September. "We are about to get into the heart of our severe weather season in the New York Tri-State Area," he said. What is "severe weather"?The phrase "severe weather" includes thunderstorms that bring winds of 58 mph or stronger, dump quarter-sized hail (1 inch in diameter or larger) or drop...
Merchandise stolen from Target in South Setauket
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegely stole merchandise from a South Setauket store. A man allegedly stole approximately $340 worth of Pokemon cards from Target, located at 265 Pond...
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Man Wanted for Stealing Nearly $400 in Pokemon Cards from Centereach Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Centereach store. A man stole approximately $340 worth of Pokemon cards from Target, located at 265 Pond Path, on April...
County Executive Romaine signs $15 million farmland preservation bill at Riverhead farm
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine visited a working farm in Riverhead Wednesday to sign legislation appropriating $15 million of new funding this year for farmland preservation. With Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey at his side, Romaine said he worked with legislators to increase the annual appropriation for the purchase of farmland...
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