Suffolk police seek more officers, third precinct as city grows
Suffolk police seek more officers, third precinct as city grows
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney to announce the indictment of 13 gang members and associates for a vehicle theft ring. These suspects, part of the Hempstead/Freeport-based 5-L gang, broke into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and stole 75 credit cards from within since February 2023. The department's Fifth Squad is credited with halting the operations with the assistance from our law enforcement partners. Additional investigation unc
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney to announce the indictment of 13 gang members and associates for a vehicle theft ring. These suspects, part of the Hempstead/Freeport-based 5-L gang, broke into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and stole 75 credit cards from within since February 2023. The department's Fifth Squad is credited with halting the operations with the assistance from our law enforcement partners. Additional investigation unc
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, Chief of Department Stuart Cameron and members of the department today remembered the 27 sworn members who died in the line of duty during the annual police Memorial Service. Lt. Robert Van Zeyl’s name was added to the memorial stone this year. He died from COVID-19 on January 20. During this event, law enforcement, friends and families of the fallen officers come together to remember the sacrifices these
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, Chief of Department Stuart Cameron and members of the department today remembered the 27 sworn members who died in the line of duty during the annual police Memorial Service. Lt. Robert Van Zeyl’s name was added to the memorial stone this year. He died from COVID-19 on January 20. During this event, law enforcement, friends and families of the fallen officers come together to remember the sacrifices these
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Help keep emergency lines open — call 911 for emergencies, 311 for everything else. | Suffolk County Police Department
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Help keep emergency lines open — call 911 for emergencies, 311 for everything else. | Suffolk County Police Department
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Blood supply levels are at critical levels with hospitals in the tri-state region possessing barely a two-day supply. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, Commack Fire District Chairman of the Board Pat Fazio and New York Blood Center representatives joined Susan Ciano, widow of Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, to implore the public to attend the 16th Annual Glen Ciano blood drive this weekend to make a lifesaving donation. During the b
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Blood supply levels are at critical levels with hospitals in the tri-state region possessing barely a two-day supply. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, Commack Fire District Chairman of the Board Pat Fazio and New York Blood Center representatives joined Susan Ciano, widow of Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, to implore the public to attend the 16th Annual Glen Ciano blood drive this weekend to make a lifesaving donation. During the b
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison joined Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon as well as other officials during a press conference on Monday in Riverhead to announce the arrest of 18 people as part of a 148-count indictment involving crimes from larceny to murder. The indictment includes nearly three dozen separate incidents including a December 2021 murder in a nightclub parking lot, the theft and/or possession of 15 stolen veh
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison joined Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon as well as other officials during a press conference on Monday in Riverhead to announce the arrest of 18 people as part of a 148-count indictment involving crimes from larceny to murder. The indictment includes nearly three dozen separate incidents including a December 2021 murder in a nightclub parking lot, the theft and/or possession of 15 stolen veh
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart and Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron recently hosted a ceremony to recognize newly promoted department members. The highest ranking officer recognized was Deputy Chief Michael Shanahan of the Internal Affairs Bureau followed by Inspector William Doherty, commanding officer of the Police Technology Bureau, and Milagros Soto, the department’s highest ranking Hispanic female, who works
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart and Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron recently hosted a ceremony to recognize newly promoted department members. The highest ranking officer recognized was Deputy Chief Michael Shanahan of the Internal Affairs Bureau followed by Inspector William Doherty, commanding officer of the Police Technology Bureau, and Milagros Soto, the department’s highest ranking Hispanic female, who works
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Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Stuart Cameron and District Attorney Timothy D. Sini today announced the indictment of a Bay Shore man who posed as a ride share driver and sexually abused an unconscious woman and sexually abused and videotaped other victims. Raul Guaman broke into a home on November 14 and sexually abused a female resident who was sleeping. The woman awoke and called 911. Guaman and his vehicle were captured on video surveillance outside the residence. Guaman was arres
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Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Stuart Cameron and District Attorney Timothy D. Sini today announced the indictment of a Bay Shore man who posed as a ride share driver and sexually abused an unconscious woman and sexually abused and videotaped other victims. Raul Guaman broke into a home on November 14 and sexually abused a female resident who was sleeping. The woman awoke and called 911. Guaman and his vehicle were captured on video surveillance outside the residence. Guaman was arres
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, and Homicide Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate Alejandro Vargas-Diaz, the man who killed Albert Luis Rodriguez-Lopez one year ago today. Investigators were joined by friends and family of the victim including his mother and brother. Rodriguez-Lopez was at Billiards DBM in Port Jefferson on July 22, 2018 when he was involved in an argument with Alejandro Vargas-Diaz and was fatally sh
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, and Homicide Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate Alejandro Vargas-Diaz, the man who killed Albert Luis Rodriguez-Lopez one year ago today. Investigators were joined by friends and family of the victim including his mother and brother. Rodriguez-Lopez was at Billiards DBM in Port Jefferson on July 22, 2018 when he was involved in an argument with Alejandro Vargas-Diaz and was fatally sh
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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring were joined by fellow county officials to announce the recent promotions of 68 members of the department. Among those promoted were Darrel Simmons, who was named Chief of Detectives, and William Doherty, who was named Deputy Chief of Patrol. Colleen Cooney became the department's second-highest ranked female as she attained the title of Deputy Inspector. Congratulations to all the promotees! | Suffolk
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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring were joined by fellow county officials to announce the recent promotions of 68 members of the department. Among those promoted were Darrel Simmons, who was named Chief of Detectives, and William Doherty, who was named Deputy Chief of Patrol. Colleen Cooney became the department's second-highest ranked female as she attained the title of Deputy Inspector. Congratulations to all the promotees! | Suffolk
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Suffolk County Police and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who burglarized a residence on Enfield Lane in Hauppauge on January 12. After stealing jewelry and electronics from the home, the pair fled in a white Toyota Corolla. Detectives are investigating if one of the men is responsible for burglarizing a home on Karshick Street in Bohemia on January 21 after fleeing in a similar vehicle. If you recognize these suspects, call anonymous
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Suffolk County Police and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who burglarized a residence on Enfield Lane in Hauppauge on January 12. After stealing jewelry and electronics from the home, the pair fled in a white Toyota Corolla. Detectives are investigating if one of the men is responsible for burglarizing a home on Karshick Street in Bohemia on January 21 after fleeing in a similar vehicle. If you recognize these suspects, call anonymous
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison presided over the Suffolk County Police Academy graduation ceremony this morning as 82 recruits received their shields and will now join the ranks of their respective departments. As part of their training, the recruits completed 31 weeks of academy training with more than 1,000 hours of instruction including law, emergency medical training, domestic violence, anti-bias training, mental illness, cult
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison presided over the Suffolk County Police Academy graduation ceremony this morning as 82 recruits received their shields and will now join the ranks of their respective departments. As part of their training, the recruits completed 31 weeks of academy training with more than 1,000 hours of instruction including law, emergency medical training, domestic violence, anti-bias training, mental illness, cult
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Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring joined Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and fellow members of law enforcement during a press conference today to announce the arrests of more than two dozen “Bloodhound Brim” gang members and associates. The group was charged with incidents dating back to 2021 including 18 shootings and three robberies. Additionally, investigators recovered 12 loaded handguns used in the shootings and robberies. The indictment also charge
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Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring joined Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and fellow members of law enforcement during a press conference today to announce the arrests of more than two dozen “Bloodhound Brim” gang members and associates. The group was charged with incidents dating back to 2021 including 18 shootings and three robberies. Additionally, investigators recovered 12 loaded handguns used in the shootings and robberies. The indictment also charge
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron announced the results of an undercover operation that targeted New York State Vehicle Inspection stations to ensure compliance with the window tint aspect of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, a change aimed at improving law enforcement safety. As of January 1, 2017, window tint levels became a facet for compliance during an annual New York State vehicle inspection. The impetus behind the
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron announced the results of an undercover operation that targeted New York State Vehicle Inspection stations to ensure compliance with the window tint aspect of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, a change aimed at improving law enforcement safety. As of January 1, 2017, window tint levels became a facet for compliance during an annual New York State vehicle inspection. The impetus behind the
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, First Deputy Police Commissioner James Skopek and members of the Suffolk County Police Department stopped by to wish Miller Place resident Zachary Cote a happy 11th birthday on May 26. Cote, who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in 2014, was named an honorary member of the department in 2018. Happy Birthday Zachary! | Suffolk County Police Department
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, First Deputy Police Commissioner James Skopek and members of the Suffolk County Police Department stopped by to wish Miller Place resident Zachary Cote a happy 11th birthday on May 26. Cote, who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in 2014, was named an honorary member of the department in 2018. Happy Birthday Zachary! | Suffolk County Police Department
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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring announced safety measures the department is taking throughout the holiday season. The department will have DWI patrols throughout the county during the entire holiday season with an emphasis during Thanksgiving weekend and the week of Christmas and New Year’s. Officers will take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone who chooses to drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol. The newly created Street Takeov
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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring announced safety measures the department is taking throughout the holiday season. The department will have DWI patrols throughout the county during the entire holiday season with an emphasis during Thanksgiving weekend and the week of Christmas and New Year’s. Officers will take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone who chooses to drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol. The newly created Street Takeov
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison was joined by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone outside of Stony Brook University Hospital to provide an update on a Sixth Precinct police officer who was shot on duty in Coram today. | Suffolk County Police Department
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison was joined by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone outside of Stony Brook University Hospital to provide an update on a Sixth Precinct police officer who was shot on duty in Coram today. | Suffolk County Police Department
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced the arrest of a Bay Shore man who falsely identified himself as a police officer and abducted two teenage girls in Lindenhurst yesterday. Two teens were walking on Herbert Avenue at approximately 3:35 p.m. when a man drove up to the pair, identified himself as an officer and asked the girls where they were going. The man indicated he was investigating gang activity in the area and said they wer
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced the arrest of a Bay Shore man who falsely identified himself as a police officer and abducted two teenage girls in Lindenhurst yesterday. Two teens were walking on Herbert Avenue at approximately 3:35 p.m. when a man drove up to the pair, identified himself as an officer and asked the girls where they were going. The man indicated he was investigating gang activity in the area and said they wer
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The Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the New York State Police, MTA Police and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, arrested seven motorists during a sobriety checkpoint early this morning. A total of 656 vehicles went through the checkpoint, which took place in the LIRR parking lot located on Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip, from approximately 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Seven people will face charges related to driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. The checkpoint was part of an ong
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The Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the New York State Police, MTA Police and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, arrested seven motorists during a sobriety checkpoint early this morning. A total of 656 vehicles went through the checkpoint, which took place in the LIRR parking lot located on Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip, from approximately 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Seven people will face charges related to driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. The checkpoint was part of an ong
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina presided over recruit class 24-193 during their graduation ceremony in Hauppauge Friday. In addition to the 136 Suffolk County Police recruits, 18 recruits represented the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, Amityville Police Department, Riverhead Town Police Department, Southampton Town Police Department, Southold Town Police Department, SUNY Stony Brook Police Department, Glen Cove Police Department and Long Beach Police Department. As part of the
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina presided over recruit class 24-193 during their graduation ceremony in Hauppauge Friday. In addition to the 136 Suffolk County Police recruits, 18 recruits represented the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, Amityville Police Department, Riverhead Town Police Department, Southampton Town Police Department, Southold Town Police Department, SUNY Stony Brook Police Department, Glen Cove Police Department and Long Beach Police Department. As part of the
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Suffolk County Acting Police Commissioner Robert Waring, Commack Fire Department Commissioner Pat Fazio and Susan Ciano, widow of Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, announced the 15th annual blood drive named in memory of Officer Glen Ciano. The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency due to a significant drop in donations following the holidays. The blood center has seen a 30% drop in donations, which has resulted in 6,500 fewer donations and crippled the region’s blood supp
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Suffolk County Acting Police Commissioner Robert Waring, Commack Fire Department Commissioner Pat Fazio and Susan Ciano, widow of Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, announced the 15th annual blood drive named in memory of Officer Glen Ciano. The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency due to a significant drop in donations following the holidays. The blood center has seen a 30% drop in donations, which has resulted in 6,500 fewer donations and crippled the region’s blood supp
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Suffolk County Police Officer Lucas McDonald received high praise from Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Acting Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron at a press conference on July 29 for his efforts arresting a man for possessing a loaded handgun, an arrest during which the officer suffered injuries. While on routine patrol at the Long Island Rail Road Station in Babylon on July 27, Officer McDonald observed a man urinating on the sidewalk. When Officer McDonald approached t
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Suffolk County Police Officer Lucas McDonald received high praise from Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Acting Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron at a press conference on July 29 for his efforts arresting a man for possessing a loaded handgun, an arrest during which the officer suffered injuries. While on routine patrol at the Long Island Rail Road Station in Babylon on July 27, Officer McDonald observed a man urinating on the sidewalk. When Officer McDonald approached t
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The Suffolk County Police Department is opening its doors to students during its annual police week beginning on May 8. It serves as a great opportunity to learn about policing and meet our canine teams and view police demonstrations. If your group would like to register to attend, call 631-852-6109. | Suffolk County Police Department
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The Suffolk County Police Department is opening its doors to students during its annual police week beginning on May 8. It serves as a great opportunity to learn about policing and meet our canine teams and view police demonstrations. If your group would like to register to attend, call 631-852-6109. | Suffolk County Police Department
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison conducted his first recruit swearing in this morning as 84 men and women embarked on their training at the Suffolk County Police Academy. The class includes 70 Suffolk County Police recruits, seven of whom are fluent Spanish speakers. Approximately 43% of the recruits bring previous law enforcement experience. Among the 80 are 10 recruits from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and two from the Stony Brook State University Police. This recru
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison conducted his first recruit swearing in this morning as 84 men and women embarked on their training at the Suffolk County Police Academy. The class includes 70 Suffolk County Police recruits, seven of whom are fluent Spanish speakers. Approximately 43% of the recruits bring previous law enforcement experience. Among the 80 are 10 recruits from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and two from the Stony Brook State University Police. This recru
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Suffolk County Police joined Autism Communities to announce a partnership for the agency’s new Friend Responders campaign during a press conference in Bay Shore yesterday. The Friend Responders campaign provides opportunities in a casual setting for first responders to meet with neurodiverse individuals who are living independently. These interactions are aimed at, during a 911 response, preventing both misinterpretations of resident behavior by police officers as well as officer actions by a re
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Suffolk County Police joined Autism Communities to announce a partnership for the agency’s new Friend Responders campaign during a press conference in Bay Shore yesterday. The Friend Responders campaign provides opportunities in a casual setting for first responders to meet with neurodiverse individuals who are living independently. These interactions are aimed at, during a 911 response, preventing both misinterpretations of resident behavior by police officers as well as officer actions by a re
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Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron reflects on his career with the SCPD to mark his 36th anniversary with the department. Congratulations, Chief! Thank you for your leadership during this difficult year and throughout the years past. | Suffolk County Police Department
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Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron reflects on his career with the SCPD to mark his 36th anniversary with the department. Congratulations, Chief! Thank you for your leadership during this difficult year and throughout the years past. | Suffolk County Police Department
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina announced the arrest of a man who stabbed an officer and commended the officers who came to the aid of the injured officer. First Precinct officers responded to Gibbs Road in Amity Harbor at 12:26 a.m. after a 911 caller reported men attempting to steal items from vehicles. When officers arrived, they located and arrested a 19-year-old at the corner of East Gibbs Road and Western Concourse while a second suspect fled. A short time later, officers
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina announced the arrest of a man who stabbed an officer and commended the officers who came to the aid of the injured officer. First Precinct officers responded to Gibbs Road in Amity Harbor at 12:26 a.m. after a 911 caller reported men attempting to steal items from vehicles. When officers arrived, they located and arrested a 19-year-old at the corner of East Gibbs Road and Western Concourse while a second suspect fled. A short time later, officers
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Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron provides residents with an update on the status of the work being done in the Police Museum. The museum was created in 1985 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the department. With the 60th anniversary fast approaching, volunteers are hard at work to update the museum with material from significant events from the past few decades such as TWA Flight 800 and the September 11th attacks. Anyone with memorabilia they would like to donate to t
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Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron provides residents with an update on the status of the work being done in the Police Museum. The museum was created in 1985 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the department. With the 60th anniversary fast approaching, volunteers are hard at work to update the museum with material from significant events from the past few decades such as TWA Flight 800 and the September 11th attacks. Anyone with memorabilia they would like to donate to t
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Today Suffolk Police Department was joined by the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office (@suffolkvasheriff), Windsor Police Department, Smithfield Police Department, Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Police Department, and the Virginia State Police for a law enforcement parade to show support for retired Suffolk Police Department employee Diane Lynch as she bravely battles cancer. Thank you to our fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters for coming out today - we hope this small gesture lifts Diane
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Today Suffolk Police Department was joined by the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office (@suffolkvasheriff), Windsor Police Department, Smithfield Police Department, Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Police Department, and the Virginia State Police for a law enforcement parade to show support for retired Suffolk Police Department employee Diane Lynch as she bravely battles cancer. Thank you to our fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters for coming out today - we hope this small gesture lifts Diane
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