Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News
Suffolk DA hosts traffic safety resource prosecutor amid push for deadly driving bill
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.
Ronkonkoma man sentenced for double homicide involving childhood friend
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Brian Cordovano, 50, from Ronkonkoma, to 30 years in prison for a double homicide that occurred in April 2022.
Copiague man receives 17-year sentence for raping stepdaughter
A Copiague man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the rape of his 9-year-old stepdaughter.
Shelter Island man indicted for child exploitation charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Juan Chuquimarca Guzman, a 20-year-old resident of Shelter Island, for charges related to promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Felon sentenced to life after being found guilty of weapon possession
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Tremayne Winfield, aged 39 from Amityville, has been sentenced to 17 years to life in prison.
Brentwood man indicted for shooting into Central Islip home
Joaquin Orantes Franco, a 42-year-old resident of Brentwood, has been indicted on charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Endangerment.
Farmingville man sentenced to 18 years for assaulting estranged wife
A Farmingville man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the violent assault and rape of his estranged wife.
Bay Shore man indicted for possession of child sexual abuse materials
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Richard L. Wolffe, Jr., a 39-year-old resident of Bay Shore, for allegedly possessing and uploading images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Connecticut charter captain convicted for illegal fishing in New York waters
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the conviction of Michael Tenedine, a 58-year-old from East Haven, Connecticut.
Southampton man indicted for fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian
Benjamin Sheen-Waltzer, a 32-year-old resident of Southampton, has been indicted for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and tampering with physical evidence.
Brentwood man indicted for attempted murder after alleged stabbing incident
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Willie Curry, 36, from Brentwood, on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and related offenses.
Mastic Beach man pleads guilty in execution-style murder case
Joseph Scalafani, a resident of Mastic Beach, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Alex Smith.
Medford man pleads guilty after fatal crash leaves one dead
Dolores Mancialandaverde, a 28-year-old from Medford, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality and left another individual seriously injured.
Coram woman charged with attempted murder after parking lot incident
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Philomena Mistretta, a 51-year-old resident of Coram.
Abraham Crosby sentenced for violent assaults on girlfriend and roommate
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Abraham Crosby, 50, to 14 to 16 years in prison for assault, strangulation, and related charges.
West Babylon man receives decade-long sentence for drugs and weapon charges
Joshua Oltchick, a 26-year-old resident of West Babylon, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for charges related to the possession of firearms and narcotics.
Former account supervisor arrested for alleged theft from St. James HVAC company
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the arrest of Eleni Kalodis, a 54-year-old resident of Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Brooklyn man indicted after stunt driving injures bystander
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Matthew Mitchell, a 20-year-old Brooklyn resident, for charges including Assault in the Second Degree.
Man sentenced for manslaughter after fatal New Year's Eve shooting
Detrich Emanuel, 31, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with an additional five years of post-release supervision. This follows his guilty plea in August 2024 to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino on New Year’s Eve in 2023. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing.
Miller Place man pleads guilty in fentanyl-related death and poisoning case
Robert Mauro, a 40-year-old resident of Miller Place, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a Patchogue woman and the fentanyl poisoning of an infant. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Mauro admitted to Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.