An unlicensed driver was arrested Monday on a felony charge in Riverhead, according to a Riverhead Town police report.
Police & Fire
An investigation into drug sales and prostitution led to the arrest of eight people after police executed a search warrant at a Hampton Bays home Tuesday night, according to New York State Police. A Riverhead teen and Flanders man were among those arrested. READ
The Jamesport Fire Department has been awarded more than $104,000 to purchase new communications equipment, including vehicle radios and mobile data terminals. READ
A Water Mill man was arrested for drunken driving early Friday on Flanders Road near Birch Avenue in Flanders, police said. READ
A Riverhead woman was sentenced to two-to-four years in jail Wednesday as a result of leading police on a high-speed chase through three towns last September that involved stolen cars, an escape from police custody and several car collisions, according to police. READ
Dylan Douglas was arrested Sunday around 3:40 a.m. on Route 58 in Riverhead and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.
A Manorville man accused of killing two women whose bodies were found in wooded areas in East Patchogue and Holbrook more than 20 years ago has been convicted of two counts of second-degree murder.
Thanks to Mother Nature, Ryan Preece of Berlin, Conn., landed his 16th career victory at Riverhead Raceway in Saturday night’s Modified race. READ
