Sobriety checkpoints in Riverhead Town late Saturday into Sunday resulted in one arrest, according to Riverhead Town police.

Osiel Alexander Gomez-Gonzalez, 40, of Greenport was found operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol at a sobriety checkpoint on East Main Street near Elton Street. He was arrested and charged with one count of driving while ability impaired and held for arraignment.

The checkpoints were part of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s DWI Task Force. Members of the Riverhead, Shelter Island, Suffolk County and State police departments conducted increased enforcement throughout the town.

Increased DWI enforcement is scheduled to continue throughout the rest of the year as well as into the New Year, police said.

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A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a 2005 Ford Focus Friday morning on Middle Road, according to Riverhead Town police.

The 59-year-old man walked into the path of the westbound lane near John Wesley Village around 7:19 a.m. and suffered leg and head injuries after being struck. The driving of the Ford remained on scene.

Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance members transported the man to Stony Brook University Hospital where he’s listed in serious condition, police said. The identity of the man was not provided.

The driver was checked by EMTs and did not require further medical attention. The vehicle was later impounded for safety checks.

The New York State Police Accident Investigation Unit responded to the scene to assist Riverhead detectives. Middle Road between Ostrander Avenue and Roanoke Avenue was shut down to motor vehicle traffic during the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash can call Riverhead police at 631-727-4500, ext. 321.

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Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify three people who allegedly conspired to steal a shopper’s pocketbook.

The theft occurred at the Old Navy at Tanger Outlets on Dec. 23. Police said at approximately 6:45 p.m., the three people entered the Old Navy and worked together to steal the pocketbook from a female shopper. They concealed the pocketbook and fled the store.

The pocketbook contained cash, credit cards, identification, a cell phone and other assorted items. The value was in excess of $1,000, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Riverhead police at 631-727-4500, ext. 332.

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A Wading River man who police believe was responsible for multiple car break-ins was arrested Friday, according to Riverhead Town police.

The department’s COPE division arrested Patrick Fontaine for second-degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor, following an investigation into larcenies from vehicles in the Wading River area. Police said Mr. Fontaine was the primary suspect in the larcenies that occurred in January.

The investigation is ongoing and property has been recovered related to the larcenies, police said.

Police also charged Mr. Fontaine with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.

Mr. Fontaine had been indicted in county court in 2014 for possession of burglar tools, according to prior reports. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor petit larceny charge in another case stemming from a Dec. 4, 2018, arrest, according to online court records. He was sentenced to 30 days in prison in the case.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a woman who stole merchandise from a Riverhead store in December.

The woman, pictured above in surveillance video, stole assorted merchandise from Target on Route 58 shortly before 1 p.m. Dec. 18, 2018. The merchandise totaled $195.84, police said.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and a message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls will be kept confidential.

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Cars lined up around the block Wednesday afternoon and the parking lot of the Riverhead Police Department was filled with active and retired police officers from departments across the county.

The occasion? The retirement “walkout” ceremony of Riverhead Detective Dixon Palmer after 35 years, many of which he also was the president of the Riverhead Police Benevolent Association.

“He’s got police in his blood, and he always had it,” said Officer Dennis Cavanaugh, who gave a speech at the ceremony.

In addition to his own time in the police department, Dixon’s brother Tim is a sergeant in Riverhead and has been an officer for 33 years; his brother Roscoe retired from Suffolk County Police after just over 28 years; his son Dylan is in the New York State Police, and his late father, Roscoe, was the Riverhead police chief from 1976 to 1987.

The retirement ceremony saw police officers lined up along the steps of the police department so that Det. Palmer could great them all has he walked down the stairs. This was preceded by a county police helicopter flyover and a performance from the Eastern Long Island Police Pipes and Drums.

“On behalf of the town and the department, I want to thank you for your 33-plus years of service, and your commitment and dedication to law-enforcement statewide,” Police Chief David Hegermiller said. “And most of all, Dixon, for helping Riverhead P.D. because what it is today. We all wish you a very happy retirement.”

Det. Palmer’s own speech was brief: “Too cold to talk,” he said.

Riverhead Detective Dixon Palmer is congratulated by fellow officers Thursday as he leaves the department for the final time. (Credit: Tim Gannon)

Det. Palmer actually started as a crossing guard in 1977, he became a part-time police officer in 1980 and a full-time officer in 1985 after attending the police academy in 1984. In 1994, he was promoted to detective.

He got involved in the PBA early in his career, Mr. Cavanaugh said.

“Back then, they were fraternal organizations. Now, they’re pretty much unions,” he said.

Mr. Cavanaugh said there are people from all over the state who will testify to the work he’s done for police over his career.

“Riverhead PBA is not on the map, unless Dixon Palmer is there,” he said.

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Growing up near beaches on the South Fork, Kaley Castantine naturally gravitated toward the water. She became a lifeguard as a teenager and developed into a strong swimmer. From an early age, she set out to help others.

What she faced on an October night in 2018 was unlike any other rescue either as a lifeguard or now as an officer in the Riverhead Police Department. Ms. Castantine, 30, was the first on scene when a 911 caller reported a vehicle had driven down the beach access ramp at the end of Roanoke Avenue. The vehicle continued across the beach at a high rate of speed and crashed into Long Island Sound.

Ms. Castantine arrived at the beach and looked out into darkness. The vehicle had completely submerged between 75 and 100 feet off shore.

“When it’s a situation like that, there’s no time to think,” she said. “Some people run and some people go into the battle.”

For her efforts that night to help try to save a young man’s life, Ms. Castantine was awarded the Riverhead Police Benevolent Association’s Officer of the Year award Friday night during a ceremony at the Long Island Aquarium.

Riverhead officer John Morris, the PBA vice president, presented Ms. Castantine the award. And while he acknowledged the story didn’t end as everyone had wished — the 21-year-old driver died — he said her brave effort that night should not go unnoticed.

“She chose to put her own life on the line in an effort to save another human’s life,” he said.

Ms. Castantine, a Sag Harbor native, joined the Riverhead department in 2014 in a part-time role and was sworn in as a full-time officer in October 2016.

“She was eager to do this job,” Mr. Morris said. “She had the bug.”

PBA Vice President John Morris. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)

As she accepted the award, she was accompanied by her grandparents Cynthia and Larry Burns. She said her grandparents raised her and she considers them her parents.

She credited them for molding her into the woman she has become. To have them there made the night extra special, she said.

“If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be here,” she said.

Both her grandparents are approaching 90, she said, and there were concerns as of a week ago that they might be able to attend due to health reasons.

“The most important thing for me tonight was having them here to be a part of the event,” she said.

On the night of the rescue attempt, Ms. Castantine couldn’t see the vehicle when she removed her uniform shirt, vest, gun belt and boots and swam into the cold, dark water. Nearby residents who witnessed the incident help direct her where to go. She swam to the vehicle and stood on its roof. She quickly realized the vehicle’s windows needed to be broken. At that time, she began to receive assistance from Tim Corwin, first assistant chief of the Riverhead Fire Department, and a paramedic from Northwell Health.

The men helped shine light under the water and provided tools to help break the window.

Sgt. Jill Kubetz and Police Chief David Hegermiller. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)

Ms. Castantine dove underwater at least a dozen items in an effort to rescue the driver, Mr. Morris said. All the while, she feared the current could pull her in and trap her.

The trio soon cut the seatbelt and began to pull the victim out of the car and back toward the surface. The man was carried back to shore and transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center, three miles down the road, where he was pronounced dead.

Ms. Castantine said she often thinks back to that night.

“I think any human would in a situation like that,” she said.

After the incident in October, Det. Sgt. Ed Frost told the News-Review the driver’s identity would likely not be released.

The PBA honored several other officers during the ceremony with command and life saving awards for specific incidents.

Officer Richard Freeborn, who had been honored last month as Officer of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Southampton, was again recognized for his role in saving a man who fell into the water at Grangebel Park. He was also recognized his action to recover a loaded firearm during a domestic incident.

Mr. Morris, a K-9 officer, was honored for apprehending a suspect for criminal trespass with the assistance of K-9 Rocky, who died in a police pursuit later in the year in September.

He thanked everyone for their support following Rocky’s death.

“Anyone who knew [Rocky] knew he wasn’t just a partner, he was a friend,” he said. “And he was a damn good K-9 cop.”

Officer Charles Cichanowicz was honored for his role in responding to an armed robbery that resulted in an arrest. Officer Daniel Hogan and Mr. Freeborn were both recognized for their efforts in locating four robbery suspects in another incident. Officer Christopher Burns was honored for his efforts while off duty to locate a missing woman who had left a suicide note. Officers Raymond LaPorte and Michael Carrieri were honored for a traffic stop that led to an arrest for criminal possession of a weapon.

Sgt. Jill Kubetz was honored for her actions in locating an occupied stolen vehicle.

Two members were recognized for their retirement: Sgt. Brian Gleason and Officer Mark Roberts.

Det. Dixon Palmer, the longtime president of the PBA who just retired, also received a special recognition. He was honored as the Member of the Year, an award that will now bear his name. It will now be known as the Dixon A. Palmer Police Benevolent Association Member of the Year Award.

Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith also presented Mr. Palmer a proclamation to honor his Member of the Year award.

Officers Richard Freeborn, left, Daniel Hogan and Police Chief David Hegermiller. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)

The PBA also made Dylan Newman, a Southold teenager who is battling cancer, an honorary member of the PBA. His mother Tanya is police dispatcher in the department.

Dylan received a standing ovation.

His mother fought through tears as she stood at the podium to thank everyone for their support.

“We’re winning this battle,” said Todd Newman, Dylan’s father.

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Dylan Newman receives his honorary PBA membership alongside Officer Richard Freeborn. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)

Tanya and Todd Newman thank everyone for their support. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two men who allegedly stole merchandise from a Riverhead store in January.

Police said the two men stole four Nintendo Switch controllers from GameStop located at 1080 Old Country Road on Jan. 11 at 6:40 p.m., police said. The controllers were valued at $80 each.

The first suspect was described as a Hispanic man in his mid to late 20s. He was wearing blue jeans, a blue flannel shirt and a black jacket. The second suspect was described as a black man in his mid to late 20s. He was wearing a black jacket and black clothes.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and a message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two women who stole merchandise from a Riverhead store last year.

Police said two women stole bedding from Target on Old Country Road Dec. 7 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The stolen merchandise has a value of approximately $300, according to a press release.

Police said the women fled the parking lot in an Infiniti QX 80 with California plates 8FFU050. The plates had previously been reported stolen, the release stated.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and a message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls will be kept confidential.

Photo caption: Security image of the two women wanted by police. (Suffolk County Crime Stoppers courtesy image)

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A truck carrying a haul of shrubbery tipped over Tuesday morning at the traffic circle of Middle Road and Osborn Avenue.

The driver was not injured and told the News-Review the truck “just rolled over.” The truck was headed to the Crown Recycling Facility in Calverton.

Riverhead police responded after the call came in just before 11 a.m. Police said the Suffolk County Motor Safety Unit will assist at the scene. Police said that section of the traffic circle will remain closed for an estimated two hours.

Photo caption: The shrubbery spilled out of the truck after it tipped over. (Credit: Kate Nalepinski)

No injuries were reported in the accident. (Credit: Kate Nalepinski)

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Riverhead Town police detectives and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole merchandise from a Riverhead store in January.

Two men allegedly stole electrical wiring valued at more than $1,000 from the Lowe’s on Route 58. The theft occurred at about 5:53 p.m. Jan. 28, police said.

The suspects are wanted for felony grand larceny.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and a message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to locate a runaway 16-year-old girl who was living at the Timothy Hill Alternative Living Facility in Calverton.

Police said Dominique Felton left the ranch during the evening hours on Thursday, March 7 without permission. Her whereabouts are unknown.No foul play is suspected, police said.

If anyone sees her, they’re asked to contact Riverhead police at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential.

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Two men were indicted for manslaughter Monday for allegedly supplying heroin cut with fentanyl to a Riverhead man who fatally overdosed in September 2018, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini.

A third man also was indicted on charges including conspiracy, criminal possession of drugs and criminal sale of drugs. The indictment was handed by a Grand Jury on Feb. 22 and the suspects were arraigned Monday.

John Brophy, 49, of Riverhead and LaShawn Lawrence, 35, of Greenport, were both charged with second-degree manslaughter among other charges. The case is only the third time in Suffolk County history that manslaughter charges were brought against drug dealers in connection with a fatal overdose, Mr. Sini said.

On Sept. 19, 2018, the Riverhead Town Police Department responded to the scene of a fatal overdose on Sweezey Avenue in Riverhead. A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Lawrence Yaccarino, 50, overdosed on heroin or a mixture of heroin and other substances.

Mr. Yaccarino bought heroin from Mr. Brophy that was laced with fentanyl, officials said. Mr. Lawrence served as Mr. Brophy’s drug supplier, the DA said. Mr. Lawrence was arrested at his Greenport home Feb. 6, officials said.

Mr. Brophy was indicted on 10 counts, including on charges of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of drugs.

A poster at the press conference Monday showing mugshots of three men who were arraigned. (Credit: Tim Gannon)

Mr. Sini said at a press conference that when he took office, “We made it clear that we were going to have a two-pronged approach” to drug crimes. For a non-violent offender with a drug problem, “we are going to use all the tools we have to get you in treatment,” he said.

“If you are a drug dealer pedaling poison in our communities and you are killing our residents, we are going to aggressively target you through a variety of investigative methods and, where appropriate, charge you with manslaughter to hold you accountable for the death that you cause,” Mr. Sini added.

The third man indicted, Brian Hale, 52, of Flanders allowed Mr. Brophy to sell drugs out of his auto repair shop on 500 Lincoln Ave. in Riverhead, the DA said. He was indicted on charges including fourth-degree conspiracy, first-degree criminal nuisance, third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

After the September overdose, the East End Drug Task Force began an investigation to determine who had supplied the victim with drugs. The Task Force, working with the East End police agencies and the DA’s Narcotics bureau, gained information from the cell phones of the suspects.

In one case, Mr. Brophy told Mr. Lawrence by text that “people r dropping I think it’s [fentanyl] we need to talk I don’t want anything to do with that.”

Mr. Lawrence responded, “My people ain’t playing like that.”

Mr. Brophy then wrote: “I just Narcaned a guy twice in my house and I have another guy” that had problems with the drugs.

“After this, these criminals continued to sell this poison in our community,” Mr. Sini said, adding that several of the supplies of heroin mixed with fentanyl the two men sold led to overdoses in which the user was revived by Narcan. The mixture was packaged in either purple or red waxed envelopes. One overdose allegedly tied to Mr. Brophy occurred Sept. 14, 2018 when a victim crashed his car into another vehicle on Main Street in Greenport and had to be revived by responding officers from the Southold Police Department.

On Monday, Suffolk County Court Judge Anthony Senft Jr. set bail for Mr. Brophy at $125,000 cash or $250,000 bond. Bail was set for Mr. Lawrence at $200,000 cash or $400,000 bond. Bail was set for Mr. Hale at $100,000 cash or $200,000 bond.

Colin Astarita, the attorney for Mr. Brophy, said his client is himself a drug user who did drugs with Mr. Yaccarino.

“There’s no evidence to support, other than some text messages,” that his client was involved in the sale of drugs to Mr. Yaccarino, the attorney said.

Mr. Hale’s attorney, Walter Zornes, said his client denies selling drugs. All three suspects entered pleas of not guilty.

On Oct. 5, 2018, the East End Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at the Riverhead shop and on Mr. Brophy’s vehicle. Mr. Brophy was found in possession of a quantity of the heroin-fentanyl mixture and Mr. Hale was found in possession of Oxycodone, officials said.

If convicted of the top count, Mr. Brophy and Mr. Lawrence face a maximum sentence of seven and one-half to 15 years in prison. Mr. Hale faces a maximum sentence of up to nine years in prison.

“Currently in New York State, we do not have specific legislation that establishes responsibility for drug dealers when they cause death, so prosecutors and investigators have to be creative,” Mr. Sini said. “While we will continue to be creative, we need better legislation, including a ‘death by dealer’ statute that holds drug dealers accountable when they kill people by selling.”

All three suspects are due back in court March 29.

Photo caption: Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini, joined by members of the East End Drug Task Force, outlines the charges at a press conference Monday. (Credit: Tim Gannon)

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Riverhead Town police are investigating a “suspicious” vehicle fire that occurred overnight in the woods to the west of the Long Island Expressway entrance ramp at Exit 73.

The Riverhead Fire Department responded to extinguish the fire, which was reported to police at 2:17 a.m. Friday, according to police. No operator or passenger was found at the scene.

The Riverhead fire marshal, Riverhead detectives and the Suffolk County Police Department’s Arson Squad were notified to respond and investigate. The vehicle has not been identified, police said.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact police at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential.

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A woman reported a break-in overnight at a residence in Aquebogue and the suspect remains at large, according to Riverhead Town police. A second attempted break-in was also reported in South Jamesport a few hours later.

In the first instance, police received a 911 call just after 4 a.m. Friday from a woman who said an unknown person was trying to enter her residence on Peconic Bay Boulevard. Police responded and found that someone did break in and stole a pocketbook while the victim was inside, according a press release.

The suspect fled prior to police arriving. A K-9 unit from the New York State Police responded to search the area and no suspect could be located. Riverhead detectives responded to investigate as well.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information should call police at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential.

The second incident occurred just before 10 a.m. when police received a call from a resident on South Jamesport Avenue who said a man was attempting to open a window of the residence. When the suspect realized the homeowner was present, he fled north on South Jamesport Avenue.

Patrol units arrived shortly after and a search of the area was conducted with the assistance of a K-9 unit from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. No suspect was located.

The suspect was described as a man in his late teens or early 20s with a thin build.

Det. Sgt. Ed Frost said it’s unclear at this point in the investigation whether the two cases are connected.

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Three new police officers were formally appointed to the department at the March 5 Town Board meeting.

The new officers are Cole Stasiukiewicz, Courtney Weber and Daniel Hoffman. They replace retired officers Mark Roberts, Kerri Davis and Detective Dixon Palmer. The retiring officers left the force with more than 83 years of service.

The newest officers officially begin Sunday, March 17.

“We all wish them safe, healthy and successful careers with the department,” said Riverhead Chief David Hegermiller.

Photo caption: The newest officers are Cole Stasiukiewicz, Courtney Weber and Daniel Hoffman. (Credit: Riverhead Town Police)

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Riverhead Town Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday night at the Speedway gas station on Route 58.

An employee at Speedway reported a man wearing a dark hoodie with his face covered entered the gas station and gestured as if he had a gun in his pocket, police said. The suspect removed money from the cash register and the employee, police said. He then fled north.

Patrol units arrived shortly after 10:15 p.m. and began a search of the area with the assistance of a Riverhead K-9 unit. No suspect could be immediately tracked down.

Police released a description of the suspect as a man standing about 5-foot-8 with a medium build and a dark complexion. Further details were not available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 631-727-4500.

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Rose Marie Caruana, 30, of Hampton Bays was arrested last Saturday evening for theft at the Riverhead Target store, police reports said.

Police arrived at the location and spoke to a store security guard who claimed Ms. Caruana removed approximately $452 in merchandise. After the security guard signed a civilian arrest form, Ms. Caruana was arrested and brought to Riverhead Police Department where she was processed and released with a future court date. She was charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor.

• A Riverhead man was arrested outside Stop & Shop in Riverhead Monday afternoon for driving while intoxicated, police reports said.

Jaime Murcia, 61, was found with an empty bottle of Evan Williams Bourbon in his 2013 Toyota Camry. Mr. Murcia was arrested at 2:12 p.m. and charged with DWI with a previous conviction; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor; driving without a license, a violation; a breathalyzer test violation; driving with an open container in the vehicle, a traffic infraction; and another violation for failure to obey a traffic signal.

• Thomas Delmus, 44, of Riverhead was arrested last Friday after violating an order of protection, reports said.

Police responded to a report from a Roanoke Avenue resident that Mr. Delmus was violating an order of protection against her. The caller stated that the duo got into a verbal dispute inside the residence last Thursday afternoon. After Mr. Thomas went to sleep in the home, the caller left with her baby and contacted police the next day.

Police found Mr. Thomas inside the residence, where he was taken into custody and transported to Riverhead Town police headquarters. He was turned over to the Suffolk County Correctional Facility and charged with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

• Police are investigating a report of grand larceny that occurred at the Calvin Klein store at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead last Thursday evening.

Around 3:30 p.m., police received a report from the store manager that an unknown individual entered the store and stole $3,600 in branded underwear. Police have not yet found a suspect but they would be charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a felony.

Those who are named in police reports have not been convicted of any crime or violation. The charges against them may later be reduced or withdrawn, or they may be found innocent.

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A 47-year-old East Quogue man was airlifted after suffering injuries from a fall at Crown Sanitation in Calverton Saturday, according to Riverhead Town police.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., police responded to the Youngs Avenue facility. The victim was treated at the scene by members of the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance and then transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center via medevac.

A police investigation determined the fall was accidental. Additional information was not immediately available.

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Riverhead Town police arrested a West Babylon man for allegedly staling assorted tools and plumbing supplies from a vehicle early Monday morning, according to a press release.

Police received a call just before 4 a.m. of a larceny in progress on Route 58. The responding officers found a suspect nearby and he was identified by a witness, police said.

Russell Harman, 48, was arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny, a felony, police said. Police said the tools and plumbing supplies were located near the scene.

Mr. Harman was processed and held for arraignment in the Riverhead Justice Court.

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