Riverhead Police Department Archives

01.14.2026 News

Child among 3 injured in school bus, transit bus crash in Riverhead

A mini school bus carrying one child collided with a Suffolk County transit bus in Riverhead on Wednesday, Jan. 14, sending three people to the hospital — including the...

01.05.2026 News

Riverhead man charged with DWI under Leandra’s Law in New Year’s Day stop with 2 kids in car

A Riverhead man faces felony charges under Leandra’s Law for allegedly driving while intoxicated with two children in the car in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Jose...

11.13.2025 News

First responders rally to pay Veterans Day tribute

The cancellation of the annual Veterans Day tribute at Calverton National Cemetery didn’t prevent local first responders and civilians from paying tribute to veterans. Amid freezing temperatures and flurries...

11.06.2025 News

Crime in Riverhead drops nearly 30% after police force beefed up

Crime in Riverhead during the four-month stretch from June to September plunged nearly 28% year over year, continuing a downward trend after the town increased its police force, according...

10.19.2025 News

Riverhead man nabbed for string of burglaries of local businesses

The Riverhead Police Department arrested Maurice Nash, 56, for three burglaries that took place this month. The first incident was reported at East End Arts on 133 East Main...

09.29.2025 News

Riverhead High School student, 16, killed in Calverton crash

A 16-year-old Riverhead High School student died Saturday night after his car struck a tree on Sound Avenue, Riverhead Town Police said. Ostin Portillo Perdomo was driving east on...

09.09.2025 News

Motorcyclist dies following accident on Center Drive

An 18-year-old has died following a motor vehicle accident on Center Drive in Riverhead Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from the Riverhead Police Department. While starting from...

09.09.2025 News

Traffic advisory: West Main Street closed

A motor vehicle accident across from Riverhead Free Library has temporarily shut down the West Main Street and Court Street intersection. The Riverhead Police Department said in a news...

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