Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News


Jun 18, 2025

Islip Terrace Man Indicted for Fentanyl, Cocaine Possession Amidst Three Young Children

Williams, 39, of Islip Terrace, and girlfriend Keirsten Escobar were also both charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney announced.

Jun 17, 2025

Violent Rage, Meet Consequence: DA Tierney Announces “25 to Life” for Mastic Murderer

Convicted last month for killing his longtime friend, James Brown, 45, of Mastic was formally sentenced on Monday, June 16th.

Jun 12, 2025

Spota Spotted: Disgraced Former DA Out of Prison, Working at Hauppauge Law Firm

Out on work release, Spota is under the supervision of the same Hauppauge criminal defense attorney who defended him against corruption charges years ago.

Jun 12, 2025

Sickening: Snapchat Predator Indicted for Raping Two Children in Smithtown

Bradley Schioppa, 18, of Bay Shore, was indicted for Rape in the First Degree on Wednesday, June 11th. He is charged with sexually abusing two 11-year-old boys he met over Snapchat.

Jun 3, 2025

East Hampton Cocaine Kingpin Convicted

A Brooklyn man, Michael Khodorkovskiy, 45, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney announced.

May 23, 2025

Safety in Boating: DA Tierney, US Coast Guard Enhance Local Maritime Law

On May 21st, the DA announced the implementation of “Aqua Alert” — an innovative pilot program designed to strengthen emergency response efforts across eastern Suffolk County’s waterways.

May 20, 2025

25 to Life: Patchogue Felon Convicted of Shooting into Mastic Beach Home

The 58-year-old repeat offender was convicted in a jury trial of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, DA Tierney announced on May 16th.

May 14, 2025

Murder in the Second Degree: Mastic Man Convicted of Killing Friend

According to the Suffolk County DA's Office, James Brown, 45, of Mastic, was found guilty of murdering his longtime friend Ulmar Eliquhir, also 45 and of Mastic, in Nov. 2023.

May 1, 2025

Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running

Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.

Apr 30, 2025

Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation

Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.

Apr 21, 2025

"Silly Season" in Albany: Suffolk DA and Co. Demand “Drugged While Driving” Law Rewrites

State lawmakers and countwide officials flocked to the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Friday to once again appeal to New York State with “enough is enough” urgency.

Apr 17, 2025

25 Years: Hempstead Man Sentenced for Robbing, Stabbing Amityville Funeral Home Owner

DA Tierney announced Jason Funderburke—convicted last month—was officially sentenced for crimes committed on the morning of Aug. 29th, 2023.

Apr 13, 2025

BUSTED! A Nationwide Narcotics Ring Centered Around a Centereach-Set Dark Web Den

DA Tierney announced a big-time drug trafficking bust - a 109-count indictment that spawned 21 arrests - on Friday, April 11th.

Apr 8, 2025

Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding

Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.

Mar 20, 2025

Holbrook Father Convicted of Manslaughter of Toddler

According to court documents and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, Joseph Adonis suffered a fatal overdose—the result of unintended exposure to a deadly cocktail of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.

Mar 13, 2025

Local Leaders Lobby at ‘Deadly Driving Bill’ Rally in Albany

This marks the third rally held for the proposal, which was rejected on the floor in 2024 despite 50 co-sponsors and 3,700 signatures. 

Mar 6, 2025

The Unlucky Thirteen: Suffolk DA Tierney Dismantles Gang-Related Car Theft Ring

The defendants are charged with breaking into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and swiping 75 credit cards—through which they raked up $40,000 in fraudulent purchases—since February of 2023.

Feb 21, 2025

A Pair of Suffolk Men Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Tires and Rims from 100-Plus Cars

Dwayne Jones, 46, of Central Islip, and co-defendant Randy Woods, 38, of Wyandanch, previously pled guilty to stealing tires and rims from 114 vehicles from July 1, 2022, to October 20, 2023. Woods will spend 5 to 10 years behind bars, while Jones is due for 4 to 8 himself.

Feb 18, 2025

Suffolk County Employee Charged with Accepting Bribes, Falsifying Documents

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office: Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River faces 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison.

Jan 10, 2025

Selden man sentenced for long-term sexual abuse of children

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of a 68-year-old Selden man to 32 to 57 years in prison for sexually abusing three of his children over a period spanning thirteen years.

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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.