Suffolk County Police Department News

Suffolk County Police Department News


Apr 20, 2025

Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian in Easter Weekend Tragedy

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man walking in the street in Bluepoint Saturday night.

Apr 16, 2025

Police Bust Village of Patchogue Worker for Impersonating a Cop

A Village of Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer was fired and arrested after police claimed he impersonated a cop, pulled over a woman, placed her in cuffs, and drove her home.

Apr 16, 2025

Suffolk County Extends Street Takeover Task Force, Add 9 Highway Patrol Officers

The Fall 2024-implemented task force designed to combat drag racing and vehicular recklessness issued more than 3,300 summons and made 21 arrests.

Apr 9, 2025

Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.

Apr 8, 2025

Suffolk Police: 15-Year-Old Stabs Grandmother to Death

Suffolk County Police arrested a 15-year-old boy who they claim stabbed his mother and fatally stabbed his grandmother in Selden.

Apr 7, 2025

Three Reckless Drivers Cited in Mt. Sinai Car Meet

Dezarae Manzanares, 19, of Rocky Point, Anthony Rojas, 18, of Coram; and an unnamed 17-year-old male were issued a total of 23 summonses, including “Trespass and Loitering.”

Apr 1, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Fire at Animal Sanctuary Kills Owner and 100-Plus Cats

Suffolk County Police Chief of Detectives William Doherty announced at midday on Monday, March 31st they are actively investigating the Medford blaze that took the lives of the beloved owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary and at least 100 cats.

Mar 25, 2025

By Way of Insanity: Dix Hills Son Kills Dad, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ After Chilling Admission

Jack Miller picked up Christopher Miller from the hospital hours after filing a missing person report. A day later, his son murdered him.

Mar 25, 2025

Three Cops and a Baby

Three SCPD officers sprung into action to help deliver a baby girl on the side of Sunrise Highway who could not and would not wait to be welcomed into the world.

Feb 28, 2025

Cops Save Man from Choking on Food in Bay Shore

A man choking on a piece of food called 911, and two Suffolk County cops out of the Third Precinct responded in swift order.

Feb 21, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Second Amendment Attorney Amy L. Bellantoni on Big Case With SCPD

A recent court settlement impacts every firearm owner and pistol permit holder in Suffolk County

Feb 17, 2025

Deadly Shooting Disrupts Quiet Ridge Neighborhood

After attempts to coax the man out failed, police broke in and discovered the homeowner, Gerard Senatore, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Feb 6, 2025

Suffolk County's Top Cop Officially Sworn In

Kevin Catalina was sworn in as the Suffolk County Police Commissioner after he was approved by the Suffolk County Legislature.

Jan 30, 2025

New Top Cop on Tap for Suffolk

Catalina, 57, relieves Acting Commissioner Robert Waring, who assumed the role at Romaine’s request as he searched nationwide for a new top cop. Waring, a 39-year police veteran, will return to his previous post as chief of department. Catalina succeeds Rodney Harrison, an appointee of former County Executive Steve Bellone.

Jan 30, 2025

Sheriff Toulon Praises Pick for New SCPD Commissioner

Catalina served at both the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office prior to his service with the Suffolk County Police Department.

Jan 29, 2025

Suffolk County Cops Make Fast and Furious Bust on Road Warriors

According to police, law enforcement on patrol spotted a 2018 Audi racing a 2011 Infiniti at speeds of more than 90 miles per hour on Sills Road, near Woodside Avenue, in Medford.

Jan 28, 2025

Officer Up: SSP Speaks to Stony Brook Hospital’s Dr. Voss after Injured Hero Cop’s Release

Gallagher—for the second time in three years—left Stony Brook Hospital in better shape than when he was admitted. In December of 2022, he was stabbed in Medford while on the job. Upon recovery, he opted for Highway Patrol, as opposed to desk duty detail.

Jan 27, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Hero SCPD Officer Brendon Gallagher Heads Home

He was critically injured in a car crash while pursuing a suspect on the Long Island Expressway. Now hero SCPD Officer Brendon Gallagher heads home and is on the road to recovery, after his discharge from Stony Brook University Hospital

Jan 27, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Critically Injured Cop Headed Home

The Suffolk County Police Department announced that critically injured cop Brendon Gallagher is being released from Stony Brook University Hospital Monday morning.

Jan 17, 2025

Cops Investigating Fatal Centereach Crash

At this time police are not releasing the name of the victim until they can notify next of kin of the fatal crash

Daily Feed

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Eprine Home Care Engaged in Pregnancy Discrimination

Yaniris Mejia has filed a lawsuit against her former employer Eprine Home Care for alleged pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination related to her high-risk pregnancy leave.


Wrongfully convicted man sues NYPD after 37-year battle to prove innocence

Keith Roberts has filed a lawsuit against several NYPD officers and the City of New York after spending nearly four decades clearing his name from a wrongful murder conviction.


Geico sues New York pharmacy over alleged $3 million insurance fraud scheme involving fake prescriptions

Insurance company Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) has filed a lawsuit against a New York-based pharmacy and its associates for allegedly orchestrating an elaborate insurance fraud scheme.