Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News


Dec 6, 2024

Farmingville man pleads guilty in Suffolk environmental crime case

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Giampiero Cali, 48, from Farmingville, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering the Public Health, Safety or the Environment in the First Degree and other related offenses.

Dec 6, 2024

Central Islip man indicted for alleged workplace stabbing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Paul Albinagorta, a 34-year-old resident of Central Islip, on charges of attempted murder in the second degree.

Dec 3, 2024

Montauk businessman sentenced for grand larceny totaling nearly $400K

Suffolk District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Mark Ripolone, a former Montauk businessman, to three to nine years in prison.

Dec 3, 2024

NYC employee pleads guilty to submitting forged doctor notes

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the guilty plea of Alan Anderson, a 55-year-old employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services.

Dec 2, 2024

Two charged with violating Suffolk’s Evergreen Law over illegal dumping

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the arrest of Charles Weiss and Marvin Sandoval for allegedly violating Suffolk's Evergreen Law.

Dec 2, 2024

Retail protection partnership reduces shoplifting incidents in Suffolk County

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the initial outcomes of the Retail Protection Partnership, a program launched in October 2023 to tackle rising shoplifting rates in New York State.

Nov 25, 2024

Selden man convicted for long-term sexual abuse against children

A Selden man has been found guilty of sexually abusing three of his children over a span of thirteen years.

Nov 21, 2024

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.

Nov 21, 2024

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.

Nov 19, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 15, 2024

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.

Nov 12, 2024

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.

Nov 12, 2024

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.

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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

Three Cheers for the Musketeers! “America 250” Celebrated in Bay Shore Reenactment Prelude

In conjunction with the County’s upcoming 250th Anniversary Commemorative Planning Committee, Romaine and company—which included reenactors tabbed to play former heads of state such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—provocatively promised a celebration “like you’ve never seen” come Fourth of July 2026.


Local

Purple Heart Day Honors Wounded Warriors—and Its Origins on Long Island

Who knew: the first Purple Heart decoration was made by Gen. Washington here in Suffolk.