The driver of an SUV suffered minor injuries following a rollover accident Saturday afternoon on Route 105, authorities at the scene said.
Police & Fire
The suspect who escaped police custody Saturday and led police on two chases was aided by a Riverhead man who cut her handcuffs off, according to New York State police. READ
Update Sept. 20: Stony Brook University Hospital officials confirmed Tuesday that Augustine Cotejay is listed in fair condition.
A change in guard at the Southampton Town Police Department has Flanders and Riverside residents concerned that their hamlets may be neglected during the transition. READ
A 1994 Kenworth tractor trailer valued at $100,000 was reported stolen from the Enterprise Park at Calverton about 8 a.m. last Saturday, according to Riverhead police.
A Riverhead woman driving stolen vehicles led police on a daring chase from Southampton Town into Riverhead, causing multiple accidents along the way, and escaped custody at Peconic Bay Medical Center following her initial arrest Saturday afternoon, according to New York State police. READ
For the second time in 16 months, a vehicle slammed into the Route 58 Pizza Hut in Riverhead near the traffic circle. READ
Update, 2:20 p.m: A Stony Brook University Hospital spokesman said Daniel Turano is listed in fair condition as of 2 p.m.
Original Story: A Wading River man suffered serious head and back injuries in a crash early Saturday morning that involved a drunken driver, Riverhead Town police said. READ
