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11.24.2020 COVID-19

Governor slams Suffolk Sheriff after announcement that deputies will not participate in enforcement of Thanksgiving gatherings

Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office after a recent announcement that it would “not be participating in enforcement of Thanksgiving gatherings,” in response to...

09.11.2020 News

9/11 ‘Survivor Tree’ planted at Sheriff’s office in Riverhead

Out of the ruins of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers, through smoke and ash, came an unexpected survivor: a callery pear tree that now lives...

06.09.2020 News

Sheriff’s Office seeking candidates to join Community Advisory Board

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon announced Monday he plans to form a a Sheriff’s Community Advisory Board that will include members throughout Suffolk County. The sheriff said he is...

04.02.2020 Police

Update: Man charged with burglary, unlawfully fleeing police and more after incident that injured Riverhead officer

Update (11:20 p.m.): Southold Town police have released additional details on the incident that led to Thursday’s arrest of Alfred Cowell. Southold police said Mr. Cowell allegedly removed keys...

10.17.2019 Police

K-9 memorial in Riverhead dedicated to past and present police dogs

Long Island corrections officers and sheriff’s deputies gathered with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. in Riverhead Thursday morning to honor the department’s fallen K-9s and celebrate those who...

03.17.2018 Police

Woman orders egg sandwich at jail security booth, gets handcuffs instead

A Jamesport woman was arrested after she seemingly mistook the security booth at the Suffolk County jail for a drive-thru window at a fast food restaurant.

01.16.2018 Police

Errol Toulon sworn in as first African-American Suffolk County Sheriff

In an historic moment Friday, Errol Toulon Jr. was sworn-in as Suffolk County Sheriff in an inauguration ceremony at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood.

12.21.2017 Police

Cops: Teen in stolen vehicle arrested after fleeing police

A 16-year-old boy behind the wheel of a vehicle reported stolen out of Riverhead was arrested Wednesday following a pursuit by vehicle, then on foot, according to the Suffolk...

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