CRIME & SAFETY
Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison
Police are appealing for help to locate a man who absconded from Hollesley Bay open prison in Woodbridge, Suffolk.Ricky Wall, aged 23, was reported missing from the adult men’s facility at approximately 9am on Saturday when he failed to appear for roll call, Suffolk Police said.Wall is currently serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated burglary with intent.He is described as a white male of approximately six feet in height with brown hair and brown eyes.Police said he was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, dark green tracksuit jacket and bottoms, and trainers.Anyone who believes they have seen Wall or may have any information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101, quoting CAD reference 173 of Saturday 4th May 2024. Read More What the papers say – May 5Rishi Sunak defiant in ‘taking fight to Labour’ despite shock election lossesSwinney told to ‘make amends’ to Covid bereaved if he becomes first minister
Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague
The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Copiague. The victim was crossing Sunrise Highway (Route 27) from north to south, between New Highway and Court Street, when she was struck by a westbound 2019 Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 62-year-old Islip woman, according to Suffolk County Police.
Riverhead Police blotter: May 1, 2024
A total of 102 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on May 1, 2024. Among them:. 11:11 a.m. Arrest, Riverhead Police Department, Howell Avenue, Riverhead. A person was arrested for a Riverhead Justice Bench Warrant and arraigned by a judge. 11:55 a.m. Identity Theft, Sunset Boulevard West, Wading River....
Pedestrian fatally struck on Long Island: police
COPIAGUE, N.Y. (PIX11) – A woman crossing a highway in Copiague was fatally struck by a car Saturday night, police said. The woman was crossing Sunrise Highway between New Highway and Court Street around 9:15 p.m. when a car slammed into her, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The woman was rushed to an […]
Music Producer Clinton ‘D-Billz’ Dorsey Shot And Killed In Familial Argument
Clinton, a known Atlanta music producer, was allegedly killed by his son in a dispute over their family business. Edward Dorsey, the son of a prominent Atlanta music producer, has been arrested for fatally shooting his father during a family dispute. The shooting took place on the morning of May 2 inside an Arium Lenox Apartment in Brookhaven, police confirmed.
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run
A man was hit by a car and critically injured early Sunday morning on West Hills Road, Suffolk County police said. Amilar Velasquez was walking on the northbound shoulder in front of 32 West Hills Road when he was struck by a vehicle that fled Read More ...
Police seek 14-year-old girl missing from Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch in Calverton
The Riverhead Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Estafani Cruz, age 14, who police reported missing Sunday from a Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch facility in Calverton. Estafani was last seen leaving the Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch in Calverton on Saturday, May 4 at approximately 11...
Police News: New Officers in Huntington
Nineteen officers fresh from the Suffolk County Police Academy have been assigned to the Second Precinct in Huntington. The department announced the new assignments for members of the 23-190 recruit class on Instagram. Meeting Tuesday The Second Precinct’s monthly public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Read More ...
Porch Pirate Strikes in East Northport, Makes Off with Pricey Package Valued at $6,000
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole a package from the porch of an East Northport home. A man stole a package containing six iPhones, valued at approximately $6,000, from the porch...
Rotterdam Jewish Cemetery gravestones knocked over for weeks
Following up with Rotterdam PD about toppled gravestones. NewsChannel 13 is following up on the multiple gravestones at a local cemetery that have been knocked over. We are learning that headstone tampering at Agudat Achim Cemetery in Rotterdam has been happening for weeks. Rotterdam Police say they are investigating it...
Trying to ‘Catch ‘Em All’: Cops hunting down Pokémon card stealer in Centereach
This guy took the “Gotta Catch ‘Em All” Pokémon slogan to new depth. Suffolk Police said the male subject is wanted for stealing about $340 worth of Pokémon cards from Target in Centereach on April 9. Cops said he walked out of the store about 9:30 p.m., and security cameras captured him grabbing and carrying the loot.
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