Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Six Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed On Long Island, Police Say Six Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed On Long Island, Police Say
Six Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed On Long Island, Police Say Police are investigating a rash of food delivery vehicles stolen on Long Island after fake delivery orders were placed. The incidents happened in Suffolk County when the drivers exited their vehicles to deliver food, police say.  No resident at the delivery address had placed a food order, according to police. Suffolk County Police detectives are asking all delivery drivers to take precautions and keep their vehicle keys with them at all times.  The incidents occurred at the following locations: A 2015 Toyota Camry was stolen on Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, on Tuesda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart Police released surveillance photos of a man who allegedly shoplifted from a Long Island Walmart earlier this year. An alert has been issued by police investigators as they attempt to locate and identify a man who allegedly stole a razor from Walmart on Nesconset Highway in Setauket in March. It is alleged that at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, the suspect pictured above stole an And is electric shaver from Walmart and walked out without paying. The razor had an estimated value of approximately $65, Suffolk County Police said. Anyone who recognizes the man, or who has in…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Stealing $740 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Woman Wanted For Stealing $740 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target
Woman Wanted For Stealing $740 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Recognize her? A reward has been offered by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for information that leads to the arrest of a woman who allegedly bit a store employee after stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from Target in Setauket. Police said that the suspect entered Target on Pond Path at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, and took various household items with a value of approximately $740. According to police, while leaving the store with the stolen items, the suspect bit an employee and fled the scene without paying. Anyone with information regarding the suspect, or incident,…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Whether before dinner cocktails or out for the nightlife tip your glass at these five places in Suffolk County. The Checkmate Inn, 94 N. County Road, Setauket: This is a 1800s neighborhood bar in a residential area with an online fan base based on good reviews on Yelp and Facebook. "It's charming, houses the most chill vibe of any open mic on the island every Sunday. People come in thinking they are watching a paid live band. A five-dollar Guinness is a well-priced Guinness, especially from someone who knows how to pour and they do," Jenn Woodason of Patchogue told Daily Voice. Whales Tale…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Using Debit Card Stolen From Stony Brook Business, Police Say Man Wanted For Using Debit Card Stolen From Stony Brook Business, Police Say
Man Wanted For Using Debit Card Stolen From Stony Brook Business, Police Say Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of using a debit card stolen from a business in Stony Brook. Police say a man, pictured above, stole cash and a debit card from a wallet belonging to an employee at North Country Gas (105 Main Street) on Friday, July 19. Later that day, the man attempted to use the debit card to purchase gift cards at Target (255 Pond Path in Setauket), but the purchase was declined, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information …

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by Valerie Musson
Yonkers, NY
News
Trio Indicted For World Trade Center 'Pay-To-Play' Bribery Scheme, State Attorney General Says Trio Indicted For World Trade Center 'Pay-To-Play' Bribery Scheme, State Attorney General Says
Trio Indicted For World Trade Center 'Pay-To-Play' Bribery Scheme, State Attorney General Says New York Attorney General Letitia James charged three men involved in rebuilding the World Trade Center alleging they engaged in a “pay-to-play" bribery scheme. “These individuals were trusted with rebuilding the site of the worst terror attack in American history, but instead, allegedly squandered public funds to line their own pockets,” said James in the May 29 announcement. The individuals charged are James Luckie, 58, of Setauket in Suffolk County; and Michael Garrison, 59, of Stony Point in Rockland County; and Paul Angerame, 59, of Manhattan. They were charged in a scheme that i…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
News
Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Missing Setauket Woman Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Missing Setauket Woman
Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Missing Setauket Woman A 36-year-old woman has gone missing the area and police are asking the public's help in locating her. A relative of May Garwin reported her missing to police on Monday, May 26. The relative said she last saw Garwin on April 4 at Garwin’s home, located at 5 Hansom Lane in Setauket, Suffolk County Police said. Garwin is 5-foot-5, approximately 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Garwin has no previously reported mental or physical health issues, police said. Garwin’s vehicle was impounded by the New York Police Department on Monday, May 6 after it was parked illegally on Scherme…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Know Her? Woman Accused Of Stealing $165 Of Items From BJ's In Setauket Know Her? Woman Accused Of Stealing $165 Of Items From BJ's In Setauket
Know Her? Woman Accused Of Stealing $165 Of Items From BJ's In Setauket Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a woman suspected of stealing merchandise from a store in Setauket. Police say the woman, pictured above, stole various items, including sneakers, clothing and food, from BJ’s Wholesale Club (4000 Nesconset Highway) on Wednesday, April 10 around 3:15 p.m. The merchandise was valued at approximately $165, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-2…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Three Stranded In Raft On Long Island Sound Rescued Three Stranded In Raft On Long Island Sound Rescued
Three Stranded In Raft On Long Island Sound Rescued Three men who became stranded in a six-foot inflatable raft in the Long Island Sound have been rescued. Suffolk County Police were notified by the Coast Guard at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 of an inflatable raft with three male occupants that were unable to make it back to shore.  The three were fishing in the Long Island Sound, near Crane Neck Road in Setauket, when they were pulled approximately two miles offshore, Suffolk County Police said. Their boat did not have a motor and they were unable to paddle back due to winds blowing between 15 and 20 miles per hour. Marine B…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Medford Man Nabbed For Committing Four Armed Robberies In 16-Day Span, Police Say Medford Man Nabbed For Committing Four Armed Robberies In 16-Day Span, Police Say
Medford Man Nabbed For Committing Four Armed Robberies In 16-Day Span, Police Say Suffolk County Police have arrested a Medford man for allegedly committing four armed robberies during a 16-day span this month. According to police, the man entered four businesses between April 5 and April 21, displayed what appeared to be a handgun, demanded cash and fled with proceeds.  Following an investigation, it was determined the robberies were committed by Eric Wright, 31, of 220 Oswego Ave., said Suffolk County Police. Major Case Section detectives charged Wright with four counts of first-degree robbery for the following robberies: 7-Eleven, located at 811 Waverly Ave. in…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Subway Restaurant In Setauket Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Subway Restaurant In Setauket
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Subway Restaurant In Setauket Police are investigating an armed robbery of a sandwich shop in Setauket. Suffolk County Police say a man with a gun entered the Subway at 18 Woods Corner Road and demanded cash from an employee at approximately 7:15 p.m. Monday evening, April 15. The employee complied and the man fled the scene, police said. There were no injuries, according to police. Suffolk Police told Daily Voice that Major Case Section detectives are investigating and it is being probed whether or not this robbery is connected to any previous robberies. Police are asking anyone with information on the rob…

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by Donna Christopher