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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Medford store in May.

The man pictured above allegedly stole liquor from 112 Liquors, located at 2690 Route 112, on May 11 at approximately 12:20 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store in March.

A man and woman allegedly stole approximately $1,500 worth of clothing from Marshalls, located at 6A Henry St., on March 13. The suspects fled the scene in a red Nissan Rogue.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Melville store in April.

The woman pictured above allegedly stole clothing and luggage, valued at approximately $1,200, from Marshalls, located at 834A Walt Whitman Road, on April 25 at approximately 4:40 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Suffolk County Police cited eight drivers for allegedly doing reckless activities in their vehicles, including drifting and burnouts, and impounded six vehicles on May 15 in Medford.

A 911 caller reported drag racing activities in progress on National Boulevard near Munsell Road in Medford at 9:51 p.m.

Members of the Street Racing Task Force were first to arrive on the scene and observed approximately eight vehicles engaging in reckless behavior and spectating. All vehicles were stopped safely. All involved drivers were issued multiple citations, thirty-eight in total.

The following drivers were issued citations and had their vehicles seized:

  • Joseph Castiglione, 21, of Lindenhurst, who was driving a 2004 Infinity
  • Daniel Barbarito, 27, of Wantagh, who was driving a 2010 Camaro
  • James Jahn, 21, of Sound Beach, who was driving a 2006 Infinity
  • Daniel Chavez, 23, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2012 Infinity
  • G. Gonzalez, 21, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang
  • Emanuel Lopez, 19, of Riverhead, who was driving a 2004 Infinity

The following drivers were issued citations:

  • Rahman-Bailey, 22, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2016 BMW
  • Shawn Abbate, 22, of Deer Park, who was driving a 2023 Hyundai

They will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 4.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Port Jefferson Station store.

The woman pictured above allegedly stole approximately $275 worth of clothing from TJ Maxx, located at 5145 Nesconset Highway, on May 5 at approximately 3:50 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a woman for prostitution during a massage parlor raid in Commack on May 15.

In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the Tow of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspector, conducted an investigation into New Lisa Beauty, located at 6143 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 207, and arrested Hanzhu Maldonado.

Maldonado, 36, of Flushing, was charged with two counts of alleged Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and one count of Prostitution. The Town of Huntington issued violations to the business. Maldonado was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

The police at the Kings Park Bluff after a 911 call was placed.

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found in Kings Park on May 14.

Marine Bureau officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man in distress in the Nissequogue River on May 12 at 7:49 p.m. A witness at the scene said he waded into the water before being swept away from the shore. He began waving his hands, signaling distress.

The witness said a man jumped in to help, but the victim was too far. “It was just horrible,” the witness said.

“I looked for a life ring to throw him. It wouldn’t have reached him anyway,”  the witness said. “You couldn’t do anything.”

During a search of the area, an adult male was found deceased today in the Nissequogue River, near Old Dock Road, at approximately 6:40 p.m.

The man was pronounced at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Following a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the cause of death to be non-criminal in nature. The man’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store.

A woman allegedly stole $370 worth of health and beauty products from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, on May 10 at approximately 6:20 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which cannbe downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Ronkonkoma store.

The woman pictured above allegedly stole $400 worth of merchandise from Stop and Shop, located at 449 Portion Road, on May 11 at approximately 2:20 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured an E-bike rider in Kings Park on May 13.

Christoper Byrne was driving a 2015 Honda CR-V and turning onto the eastbound lane of Pulaski Road when the vehicle struck a westbound Ridstar E-bike in front of 152 Pulaski Road at 3:47 p.m.

The E-bike rider, Ezra Ama, 14, of Kings Park, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Byrne, 23, of Kings Park, was not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.