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Farmingville man arrested for illegal street racing and reckless driving

by Press Release - March 13, 2025

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db9039_558720495fc4401098093790e15e0637~mv2 — Photo courtesy of Suffolk County Sheriff's Office

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. on March 13 announced the arrest of Nicholas Mulligan of Farmingville for an illegal speed contest. On March 12, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle on the Service Road of the Long Island Expressway in Farmingville for speeding—traveling at approximately 90 mph while racing another vehicle.

Mulligan, 20, was also driving with a suspended license and had an active warrant for Reckless Driving. He was immediately placed under arrest and charged with Engaging in an Unlawful Speed Contest, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and the execution of the active warrant for Reckless Driving. Additionally, Mulligan’s vehicle was impounded due to its involvement in the illegal speed contest.

Sheriff Toulon commended the deputies for their swift response. “Street racing is not only illegal but incredibly dangerous, putting both participants and drivers at risk. Our deputies remain vigilant in stopping reckless drivers and ensuring the safety of Suffolk County’s roadways. If you engage in illegal racing, you will be caught and held accountable,” he said.

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office urges all drivers to obey traffic laws and report any observed reckless or dangerous driving behavior.

Blood drive heads to Smith Haven Mall Feb. 8

by Heidi Sutton - February 6, 2025

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In response to severe blood shortages in our area, NYS Senator Mario Mattera and NYS Senator Dean Murray will sponsor a blood drive at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the center of the mall. Each donor will receive a voucher redeemable for two complimentary tickets to a select New York Islanders regular season home game at USB Arena.

“Every year, millions of people worldwide require blood transfusions. There is an urgent need for blood donations, and your contribution can help save lives!,” said Senator Murray.

Representatives from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department will also be in attendance giving out Operation Safe Child and senior identification cards from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Call 516-310-2382.

Suffolk County Sheriff announces enhanced DWI enforcement for New Year’s Eve

by Press Release - December 31, 2024

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Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. announced on Dec. 31 that Deputy Sheriffs will be increasing their DWI patrols for New Year’s Eve to ensure roadways remain safe as residents ring in the New Year.

“Our Deputy Sheriffs continue to do an incredible job patrolling for impaired drivers. This year, they have surpassed the previous year’s DWI arrests—making many lifesaving arrests, including those under Leandra’s Law and incidents involving wrong-way drivers. They are closing the year strong with enhanced DWI enforcement during this critical time so we can all safely celebrate the holidays with friends and family,” said Sheriff Toulon.

The Sheriff’s Office DWI Enforcement Team has made a record number of DWI arrests this year with 209 arrests to date. Included in the arrests are 37 aggravated DWI charges (the defendant had a BAC of .18 or higher), 15 arrests involving drivers with prior DWI convictions, 2 wrong-way drivers, and 3 Leandra’s Law arrests.

Leandra’s Law (the Child Passenger Protection Act) is a NYS law making it an automatic felony on the first offense to drive drunk with a person 15 or younger inside the vehicle. The law was named after 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who was killed on the Henry Hudson Parkway on October 11, 2009, when she was a passenger in a car driven by an intoxicated driver.

Additional arrests include 1 case under New York’s Under 21 Zero Tolerance law and 13 arrests for driving while impaired by drugs.

Man arrested for DWI after crashing car into Farmingville home

by Press Release - November 4, 2024

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On November 3, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Patrick Coleman, 32 of Selden, for allegedly driving while intoxicated after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a Farmingville home.

At 1:40 a.m., Deputy Sheriffs observed a Lincoln SUV failing to maintain the lane and driving 75 mph in a 35 mph zone on Ocean Avenue in Farmingville. Upon interviewing the driver, Patrick Coleman, the Deputy Sheriff observed that his speech was slurred, movements were slow and unsteady and he had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. When Coleman was asked to step out of the vehicle for additional sobriety testing, he fled from the scene. Coleman soon lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a house located on Oakcrest Avenue in Farmingville. The house sustained extensive damage. Neither the driver nor anyone in the home was injured.

Coleman was charged with; Felony DWI with 1 prior offense, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle, 2nd Degree, Unlawful Fleeing, 3rd Degree, and Reckless Driving among other traffic violations.

Shed the Meds event heads to Emma Clark Library

by Press Release - October 30, 2024

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Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will present a Shed the Meds event on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office hosts this safe way to properly dispose of unused medications, essential to protect the environment and ensure that old drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands.

Please note: The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office cannot accept any liquids, needles, creams, or ointments of any kind. They are only accepting unused or expired medications from individuals (not large quantities from a doctor’s office or health care facility).

This service is open to the public. There is no need to register or to be a Three Village resident to participate. Questions? Email [email protected]

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to hold Open House Sept. 22

by Press Release - September 19, 2024

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In celebration of NYS Sheriff’s Week, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will host an Open House and Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Yaphank Correctional Facility located at 200 Glover Drive in Yaphank. The free event features jail tours throughout the day for residents ages 12 and up, exciting demonstrations by the Sheriff’s Office departments including the Emergency Response Team and K9 unit, Sheriff’s Office vehicle displays, food trucks, music, and free activities all day long.

In addition to jail tours, there will be exhibits, law enforcement demonstrations, a “Troop Carrier” truck ride, Child and Pet ID Cards, face painting, live DJ music, a buggy obstacle course, bounce house, giveaways, games and interactive sports like Tug-of-War and much more. Suffolk County Girl Scouts will be able to earn a special Patch at the event. For more information, please visit www.suffolksheriff.com

Seven people arrested at sobriety checkpoint in Central Islip

Police & Fire

by Press Release - August 31, 2024

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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 an overnight sobriety checkpoint in
Central Islip on Aug. 30.

Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective
Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) conducted a joint sobriety checkpoint operation with New York
State Troopers, MTA Police, and Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs in the LIRR parking lot located at 870
Suffolk Ave., from 11 p.m. until 2:35 a.m.

The checkpoint was part of an ongoing Labor Day weekend enforcement crackdown targeting alcohol and drug impaired driving. A total of 656 vehicles went through the checkpoint.

The following people were charged with allegedly Driving While Intoxicated:

• Roger Bentez-Maldlado, 45, of Central Islip
• Dore Gonzalez, 44, of Brentwood

The following people were charged with allegedly Driving While Intoxicated and Ability Impaired by Drugs:

• Jimmy Moran Ponce, 21, of Central Islip
• Daniel Ramirez Guardado, 22, of Central Islip

The following people were charged with allegedly Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs:

• Jasmine Tamayo-Ochoa, 24, of Shirley
• Brayan Sorto Luna, 23, of Brentwood

The following person was charged with alleged Ability Impaired by Alcohol:
• Astrid Contrieras, 29, of Brentwood

The arrestees will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on August 31.

30 Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Correction Officer Recruits sworn in

by Press Release - May 15, 2024

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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office held a swearing in ceremony for 30 new Correction Officer Recruits on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Yaphank. These new Correction Officer Recruits immediately began a rigorous four-month training program that includes instruction in direct supervision, de-escalation techniques, report writing, defensive tactics, firearms, and much more. The recruits will graduate in the fall, joining a force currently consisting of 836 Suffolk County Correction Officers.

This class of 30 Correction Officer Recruits includes 26 male recruits and four females among which six are Black and three are Hispanic. There is one Veteran, two recruits with prior law enforcement, nine recruits with Bachelor’s degrees, and five with Associate degrees.

Sheriff Toulon welcomed these new Correction Officers to the Sheriff’s Office, reminding them that they “now hold a position of authority in Suffolk County, and with that authority comes great responsibility.”

For more information on the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, please visit www.suffolksheriff.com.

Suffolk Sheriff’s Office hosts annual Open House and Family Day

by TBR Staff - October 27, 2023

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WJL_2082 — Scenes from the Suffolk County Sheriff Office's annual Open House and Family Day. Photo by Bill Landon

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Fighting the weekend weather for months, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, after having to cancel the event in September, was able to reschedule its annual Open House and Family Day Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Yaphank Correctional Facility, which was met with bright sunny skies.

Thousands attended the event with demonstrations by the Emergency Response Team, K9 unit and troop carrier rides. Sheriff’s Office vehicles were on display along with its marine division as well as personnel carriers.

The event featured horses from Warrior Ranch in Calverton, Operation Safe Child, senior and pet ID cards, tug-of-war, bounce house fun, food trucks, music, as well as games for kids of all ages.

Photos by Bill Landon

Town of Brookhaven to provide free child safety seat checks Sept. 21 & 23

by Press Release - September 20, 2023

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0-4 — Caption: Free Car Seat Inspections will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, and Saturday, Sept. 23.

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro is announcing two free child safety seat check events to be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville. The events are being held during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 17-23, 2023). In addition, the Brookhaven Highway Department Traffic Safety Division will be hosting a technician child safety seat certification class next week.

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, along with certified technicians from the Brookhaven Highway Department, will be on hand to inspect car seats and make sure children are riding in the right car seats for their age and size as they grow.

“Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children,” said Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro. “Many parents and caregivers believe they know how to use the correct child restraints for their children, but these restraints are frequently used incorrectly. I am happy to provide these free car seat inspections to teach parents and caregivers how to identify, choose and correctly install the right car seat for their child’s age and size.”

The Child Safety Seat Checks are funded, in part, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a grant from the New York State Governors Traffic Safety Committee. Inspections are by appointment only; call 631-451-5335 to reserve your spot.

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