Suffolk County District Attorney News

Suffolk County District Attorney News


May 23, 2025

Editorial: Trio Of Progressive “Reform” Bills Will Result In The Release Of Thousands Of Violent Criminals And Put All New Yorkers In Danger

With the budget fight over, New York’s progressive legislators are now pushing a trio of bills— the Second Look Act, Elder Parole, and the Earned Time Act—that will fling open prison doors, putting thousands of violent criminals back on our streets.

May 23, 2025

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

May 23, 2025

Brentwood Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape

A 23-year-old Brentwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcibly raping and sexually abusing his girlfriend and then stealing her electronic devices to prevent her from calling for help.

May 23, 2025

Suffolk County Police Respond to Foul Odor, Find Concealed Corpse in a Suitcase

Huntington man sexually assaults woman then falls asleep on top her causing asphyxia due to torso compression and smothering.

May 16, 2025

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

May 5, 2025

Bellport Man Found Guilty of Murder

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Shati Smith, 31, of Bellport, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally shooting 28-year-old Lee Houpe in June 2022.

May 3, 2025

Unholy Hand in the Till: Bookkeeper Busted For Stealing From Church

A former Centereach resident who bolted to Florida was busted for allegedly putting her hand in the church's till and keeping the cash for herself.

May 2, 2025

Tierney Shuts Down Violent Gangs

Tierney to violent gangs: “You will be found. You will be indicted. And you will be removed from our streets.”

Apr 10, 2025

Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Extradited to Suffolk County to Face Kidnapping And Assault Charges

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Josue Zepeda Padilla, 28, of Huntington Station, was extradited and arraigned on an indictment charging for Robbery in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, and other related charges, for his alleged role in the January 6, 2024 violent attack on a 15-year-old at the Pilgrim State Mental Facility in Brentwood that left the child unconscious

Apr 10, 2025

Deadly Déjà Vu: Gilgo Murders Echo Black Coast Vanishings

South Shore reporter travels to New Zealand and uncovers a story eerily similar to the Gilgo murders.

Mar 6, 2025

The Ongoing Battle for the Survival of a Local Animal Sanctuary

Having spoken with several individuals familiar with the sanctuary's history and having reviewed pictures of the facility, it is abundantly clear that Mr. Devoe, 86, is a dedicated animal lover.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Suffolk Cops Slap Cuffs on Father Who Left Two-Year-Old Son in Hot Car

Suffolk County Police announced the arrest of a Patchogue man after law enforcement said he left his two-year-old son in a parked vehicle during extremely hot temperatures.


Local

Eight Dee-Wees a Week: Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Several Drunken Drivers 

“I commend my staff for their hard work in safely removing these impaired and dangerous drivers from our streets so residents who drive responsibly can arrive home safe,” said Sheriff Toulon.