Riverhead Town police arrested a 14-year-old boy for his involvement in a robbery in Riverhead last Tuesday.

An employee of Tommy Hilfiger at Tanger Outlets reported that three females entered the store around 5:25 p.m. and removed merchandise from the store, officials said. When the employee confronted them one of the women used an electrical stun gun on the employee, officials said.

The boy, whose name wasn’t released due to his age, was charged with first-degree robbery, a felony, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, both misdemeanors.

• Police arrested a 35-year-old man for driving while intoxicated in Riverhead Saturday.

Otto Reyes, 35, was stopped around 1:50 a.m. on Route 58 when police learned he was intoxicated, officials said. Police transported him to headquarters and the car was impounded for numerous violations, officials said. Police were also reportedly unable to determine who owned the car.

He was charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a felony, DWI and false personation, both misdemeanors.

• A Mastic Beach woman was arrested for DWI in Riverhead Sunday.

Tracy Clark, 46, was unable to stay in her lane while driving on East Main Street around 3:30 a.m., officials said. Police reportedly stopped her and determined she was intoxicated.

She was charged with misdemeanor DWI and possession of marijuana, a violation, and held for arraignment.

• Police arrested a Kings Park man for assault in Riverhead Sunday.

Brian Gilmartin, 41, was reportedly in a physical dispute around 3:45 a.m. on Route 58 and was charged with third-degree assault and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, both misdemeanors.

• A 29-year-old man was arrested for stealing from a Route 58 store in Riverhead Saturday.

Jeffrey Gehrlein of Riverhead was seen at Best Buy around 10:50 a.m. trying to remove a Sony portable speaker, valued at $119, without paying for it, officials said. 

He was charged with three counts of misdemeanor petit larceny — one for the incident on Saturday and two for prior incidents at Target last Thursday and Friday — and held for arraignment. 

• Police arrested a 15-year-old for stealing from Target in Riverhead Sunday. 

The boy, whose name wasn’t released due to his age, allegedly walked past the point of sale at the Route 58 store around 11:40 a.m. with $70 worth of merchandise he didn’t pay for.

Police charged the boy, a resident of Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch, with misdemeanor petit larceny.

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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Riverhead Town police arrested a 26-year-old man for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated in Riverhead Sunday. 

Marcus Belcher of Riverhead was stopped on Doctors Path around 2:24 a.m. for making an improper left turn and failing to signal, officials said. Police then determined he was intoxicated and arrested him. He was taken to headquarters and held for arraignment, officials said. 

• Police charged Fermin Mejia with DWI near the M&G Deli and Grocery on East Main Street around 12:45 p.m. Friday, officials said. 

• Jordan Alcantara, 30, was stopped on Main Road in Aquebogue around 11:50 p.m. Saturday. He was charged with DWI and held for morning arraignment, officials said. 

• A Medford woman was arrested for stealing from Target last Thursday.

Cassandra Rafferty, 30, allegedly attempted to push a cart containing $475 worth of items out of the Route 58 store without paying for them around 4:55 p.m. 

She was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

• Police arrested a Coram woman for stealing from Target Monday.

Olivia Thornton, 30, reportedly attempted to remove over $650 worth of clothes from the Route 58 store without paying for them around 1:10 p.m. She was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center to treat an infection in her left hand and released on an appearance ticket, officials said. 

She was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

• Daniel Hughes was charged with misdemeanor criminal contempt and harassment, a violation, on Hubbard Avenue around 3 a.m. Tuesday, officials said. 

• A Mastic man was arrested for driving with a suspended license in Riverhead Saturday.

William Ramos, 35, was stopped on Route 58 around 10:55 p.m. and charged with misdemeanor second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and multiple traffic violations, officials said. 

Police then learned he had active bench warrants out of the Southampton Town and Suffolk County police departments, officials said. 

• Police arrested a 37-year-old man for harassment at the 7-Eleven on Route 58 Friday. 

Jermaine Crosby of Riverhead was reportedly involved in an argument with an employee around 11:10 p.m.. Mr. Crosby received minor abrasions on his right arm during the argument, officials said. 

He was charged with second-degree harassment, a violation, and held for morning arraignment. 

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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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify a group of people wanted in connection with a forcible touching investigation at a Calverton water park.

A group of males subjected young females to unwanted physical contact while in the wave pool at Splish Splash around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to Suffolk County Police.

Detectives would like to speak to eight males and one female captured on the above security footage and in photos below.

Newsday reported the mothers of girls who say they were groped are frustrated with the park’s response to the incident and the pace of the Riverhead police investigation. The mothers said the girls were campers from the Huntington YMCA, in the Newsday article.

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 your 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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Splish Splash released a statement Wednesday responding to the report that a minor was groped at the park last week, saying a camp counselor in charge of the child denied offers from park security to report the incident to police.

“Splish Splash takes guest complaints very seriously — especially those where minors claim they have been inappropriately touched,” the statement from Gamini Perera, the director of sales of marketing, reads. “In this instance, one guest made a complaint and the security team took direction from the girl’s guardian. Splish Splash and its vendor, Titan Security, acted responsibly, thoughtfully and with care. The facts did not warrant any further action.”

On Aug. 21 around 4:30 p.m., a Huntington YMCA counselor approached park staff and stated that one of her minor female campers had reported being inappropriately touched in the wave pool.

“The girl claimed that she was inappropriately touched by a group who were playing with a soccer ball, but did not see anyone’s face to identify them,” the statement said. “The girl was also unable to relay any information about how she was inappropriately touched. The YMCA counselor, nor any of Splish Splash’s five on duty wave pool lifeguards, saw any inappropriate behavior,” the statement said.

The counselor also told security that “the parents didn’t need to be called because they were leaving the park soon,” according to the statement.

Security did follow through on the counselor’s request to eject a group of young men who matched the limited description they had from the park. They escorted the young men to the lockers, watched them gather their belongings and escorted them off property, according to Splish Splash.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police detectives are now looking to question the group that was asked to leave the park following the incident.

Detectives would like to speak to eight males and one female captured on security footage and in the above photo.

Newsday reported Tuesday that the mothers of girls at the park that day, including the one who was inappropriately touched, are frustrated with the park’s response to the incident and the pace of the Riverhead police investigation.

Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

Photo caption: Security footage of people wanted for questioning released by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers Wednesday.

cmurray@timesreview.com

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Two people were arrested for drug possession near Dariland Ice Cream in Riverhead last Tuesday.

Police stopped a car around 11:50 a.m. driven by Nicholas Fisher, officials said. Police asked the passenger, Kelly Richardson, to step out of the vehicle to be interviewed and as she complied a quantity of cocaine was seen on the passenger seat, officials said. Both were handcuffed and a search of the car was conducted. Police found crack cocaine in Ms. Richardson’s purse and more inside the car, officials said. 

They were charged with misdemeanor second-degree use of drug paraphernalia. Ms. Richardson was charged with felony fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and Mr. Fisher was charged with misdemeanor seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

• Police charged Willie Hopkins, 39, with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors, and a violation around 7:20 p.m. Friday, officials said. Mr. Hopkins, of Riverhead, was found to be in possession of a pill bottle with five alprazolam pills and marijuana on Oakland Drive in Riverhead, officials said. 

• A Calverton man was arrested for stealing at Amazing 99 Cent Store on Route 58 Sunday. 

James Nowack, 39, reportedly took assorted clothing items from the store without paying and fled the area around 3:15 p.m., officials said. Mr. Nowack was later identified as the man who stole the items and was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny.

• Police charged a Madison, N.Y., man for stealing from Target on Route 58 last Tuesday. 

Ying De Yang, 53, was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny for taking DVDs and photos from the store without paying for them around 3:25 p.m., officials said. 

• A Riverhead man was seen “exposing his groin area” and urinating on the sidewalk on East Main Street around 7:25 p.m. last Tuesday, officials said. 

• Police reported that an unknown man physically harassed another man at Garden of Eve in Northville around 8 a.m. Sunday.

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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Six people were arrested for driving while intoxicated during increased patrols by Riverhead police during Labor Day weekend.

The enforcement included increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints, which were held overnight Saturday between 8 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.

One subject, Alonzo Sazo-Tocay, 33, of Riverhead was arrested for DWI and aggravated unlicensed as a result of the checkpoints, Riverhead Town police said.

Five others were also arrested for DWI during the increased patrols, according to police.

Ricardo Polanco Peraza, 37, of Riverhead was charged with DWI.

Nancy Walker, 68, of Greenport was charged with DWI.

John Joseph Finn, 55, of Riverhead was charged with felony DWI, aggravated unlicensed and criminal possession of stolen property. Riverhead Town police said Mr. Finn was in possession of a stolen vehicle at the time of his arrest.

Hilario Hernandez Rubio, 41, of Riverhead was charged with felony DWI.

Ciara A. Love, 21, of Riverhead was charged with DWI.

Above subjects were processed at Riverhead Police Headquarters and held for arraignment.

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Four men were arrested for drug possession in Riverhead Monday.

Alexander Maldonado, Shaun Worthington Jr., Tymell Kimble and an unnamed 15-year-old were all charged with misdemeanor seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance at police headquarters around 4 p.m., officials said. They were processed and released on $100 bail and the minor was released to a parent, officials said. 

• A South Jamesport man was arrested for stealing in Riverhead last Tuesday. 

Police responded to a call of a suspicious person at Target around 5:50 p.m. They found Joshua Georges, 36, had placed a TV and other items into a shopping cart inside the store and then left without the cart. He was apprehended by police and identified as the suspect from a larceny that occurred the day prior, officials said.

Mr. Georges was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny and released on $200 bail, officials said. 

• Police arrested a 28-year-old woman for driving with a suspended license in Riverhead last Wednesday. 

Sibel Pumillo was stopped on Doctors Path around 6:40 p.m. for failing to stop at an intersection when police learned she had a suspended license, officials said. She was taken to headquarters, where police learned she was reportedly wanted for two petit larceny charges. 

She was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of petit larceny, both misdemeanors.

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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Riverhead Police are looking for a man who forcefully stole a television from the Kmart on Old Country Road Tuesday night.

Police said the man knocked a store employee to the ground, causing her to suffer a minor injury. She transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance for treatment.

Police said it occurred around 7:46 p.m. They are now looking for white male in connection to the incident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential.

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A State Liquor Authority inspection over the weekend resulted in arrests at two Riverhead restaurants.

Kelly Dueffert, an employee at TGI Fridays in Riverhead, and Shana Boeckmann, an employee at Perabell in Riverhead, were both charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree, a class A misdemeanor.

Similar checks found Jerry and the Mermaid, Diggers, Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings to be in compliance, officials said.

• Employees at Riverhead Free Library called police to report public lewdness Friday.

A security guard told police she saw a man masturbating in one of the library’s back rooms. He complied when asked to leave. He then went next door into the Yellow Barn and began masturbating again in front of two employees who asked him to leave.

He was identified by employees as a 38-year-old Riverhead man. No charges were immediately filed. 

• An Aquebogue man reported to police Monday that his storage containers on West Main Street in Riverhead had been rummaged through overnight.

He told police no items were stolen, but reported broken windows on at least six vehicles on the property, police said. 

• Police arrested a Riverhead woman for stealing $242 in merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue at Tanger Outlets Friday. 

Luanne Hussnatter, 46, was charged with petit larceny and released on $100 cash bail, officials said.

• Riverhead police arrested Peter Gevinski, 29, of Riverhead, for heroin possession Friday.

According to a police report, he was observed in a suspicious vehicle on Harrison Avenue in Riverhead around 9:12 p.m. placing a white wax envelope of heroin between his legs.

Officers also found several hypodermic needles in the vehicle.

Mr. Gevinski was charged with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both class A misdemeanors. He was released on a desk appearance ticket, officials said.

• Antonio Wilson, 42, of Riverhead, was charged with misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation around 10:16 a.m. on Howell Avenue in Riverhead last Wednesday, officials said. He was also charged with second-degree harassment, a violation.

• Riverhead Town police arrested a Riverhead woman on drug charges last Tuesday.

During a traffic stop on East Main Street around 4:54 p.m., Alisha Crosby, 31, was found to be in possession of brown powder consistent with the packaging of heroin, police said.

Police officers also recovered a hypodermic needle.

Ms. Crosby was charged with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both class A misdemeanors.

• Two women were arrested last Monday after stealing over $2,300 in merchandise from various stores at Tanger Outlets.

Dore Yellen, 34, of Port Jefferson and Crystal Almonte, 28, of Commack allegedly stole 77 items of clothing from The Children’s Factory, 14 items of clothing from the Guess Factory Store and nearly 30 containers of body products and clothing from Victoria’s Secret around 5 p.m., police said.

They were each charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class A misdemeanor, and fourth-degree felony grand larceny.

• A 20-year-old Ridge woman was arrested for stealing from Target in Riverhead last Monday.

According to Riverhead police, Tiara Reed stole $186.42 of assorted merchandise. She was arrested around 5:09 p.m. and charged with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.

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 Riverhead man was charged with criminal possession of stolen property after he was seen driving a stolen truck Sunday night.

An employee of Glenwood Village noticed one of the company’s trucks being operated on Middle Road in Riverhead around 10 p.m., according to Riverhead police.

The employee knew that the vehicle was unregistered and was supposed to be in a storage area at Glenwood, police said. The vehicle was followed and the operator was observed pulling into the driveway of 434 Middle Road.

Police were notified and an investigation determined that the vehicle had been stolen from Glenwood Village, according to a police report.

The operator of the vehicle was found to be Terry M. Smith, 55, of the same address, police said. Mr. Smith was charged with one count of criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree and held for arraignment.

During processing it was learned the Mr. Smith is currently on parole in New York State.  Parole was notified of this incident and issued a parole warrant for Smith’s arrest, Riverhead police said.

Photo caption: Terry M. Smith (Riverhead Police Department courtesy photo)

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Riverhead Police are searching for a man who took an electronic cash drawer from Taco Bout It on East Main Street.

Officers responded to a call from an alarm company advising of an activated alarm at the business around 4:07 a.m. Friday morning, police said. Upon arrival it was determined that an east side entrance door window had been broken to gain entry, according to a police press release.

Upon further investigation it was determined that an unknown male on a bicycle entered the business and removed the electronic cash drawer with an undermined amount of money, police said.

The case is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Riverhead Police Department at 727-4500.

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A Home Depot employee was arrested after she stole $200 from a cash register Monday.

Police said Maxine Brown, 50, of Moriches was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny and released on $100 bail.

• A 2006 Jeep Liberty was reported stolen from a Jamesport resident’s driveway Monday around 6:40 p.m. No further information was available.

• Riverhead police arrested a 54-year-old Mount Sinai man for stealing $57 worth of beer from Walmart Sunday.

Robert Young allegedly stole Corona and Modelo beer from the Riverhead store and was also found to be in possession of marijuana, police said.

He was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny and released on an appearance ticket.

• Police arrested a Riverhead man after a domestic dispute turned physical Sunday.

According to a police report, Tywan Jones, 38, placed a woman in a chokehold and pushed her toward the door at a Hallett Street residence. 

He was arrested and charged with criminal obstruction of breath, a Class A misdemeanor. No injuries were reported, police said.

• Last Thursday, a manager at Riverhead Supermarket and Deli called Riverhead police to report an unknown male stealing from a tip jar on the counter. According to a police report, the suspect fled with approximately $200. An investigation is ongoing.

• Riverhead police arrested a 26-year-old Riverhead woman after she caused a verbal disturbance at the Department of Social Services on East Main Street last Thursday.

Lakea Staton was reportedly shouting profanities and refusing to leave the building, police said.

She was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment, both violations, and subsequently charged with resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

• A 35-year-old Jamesport woman was arrested on drug charges last Wednesday.

According to Riverhead police, Christina Schlachter was arrested on 6th Street in Jamesport around 5:16 p.m. and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor.

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 21-year-old man died after driving his vehicle into Long Island Sound at the end of Roanoke Avenue in Riverhead Wednesday night, Riverhead Police said.

Around 7:23 p.m., witnesses reported that the vehicle drove down the beach access ramp at a high rate of speed, continued across the beach and entered the water, police said. The vehicle became submerged in the water about 100 feet offshore with the driver still inside.

Two civilians who witnessed the accident entered the water and attempted to get the driver out. The man was unresponsive and not breathing when police, fire and EMS personnel were able to bring him ashore, according to a press release.

Resuscitation efforts were started and he was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 8:09 p.m., police said.

At this time the driver will only be identified as a 21-year-old male pending the notification of his next of kin, police said.

The circumstances of the accident are still under investigation.

Emergency personnel on scene tried to rescue the man. (Stringer News photo)

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Riverhead Town police arrested an East Hampton man for stealing shirts from Calvin Klein Sunday.

Henry Jackson Cordoba-Serrano, 44, was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny.

• A Holbrook man called police Saturday to report that after pumpkin picking at Stakey’s Farm in Northville, he discovered a key mark on his vehicle from the gas cap to the driver’s side door.

• A 20-year-old Hampton Bays woman was arrested for driving drunk on Roanoke Avenue in Riverhead Friday.

Rebecca Altamirano was seen driving northbound, failing to maintain her lane and nearly striking the curb. She was charged with misdemeanor DWI.

• Riverhead police responded Friday to a report of a suspicious vehicle near Hidden Pond Path in Wading River.

Around 2:56 p.m., a woman reported that her daughter and another youth were approached by two unknown males while walking home from the bus.

The passenger, a man with short black hair and glasses, appeared to be taking pictures of the children with a cell phone before fleeing southbound at a high rate of speed, police said.

Police said they have increased patrols of the area in light of the incident.

• A Riverhead man was arrested after he was found driving with a suspended license Friday.

Oscar Canel, 37, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.

• Police arrested a Riverhead man who left before paying his bill at PeraBell last Thursday.

Kirk Alfaro, 50, was located and arrested for theft of services, a class A misdemeanor.

Police said an investigation is continuing into a second suspect.

• Riverhead police arrested a 63-year-old Huntington man after he attempted to steal 11 cases of Corona beer from Stop and Shop last Thursday.

Richard Rodriguez allegedly told police that he was told to push the shopping cart full of beer out the front door and he assumed it was paid for.

He was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny and released on $100 cash bail, police said.

• A Riverhead man was arrested for stealing a pocketbook and duffel bag from a vehicle at BJ’s last Wednesday.

Tarell Holloway, 31, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a Class A misdemeanor, and third-degree identity theft, a Class E felony.

• Police arrested an employee of Big Lots in Riverhead after he stole a shopping cart of miscellaneous items last Wednesday.

Thomas Chance, 43, of Riverhead, was arrested for petit larceny around 7:27 p.m. and released on a desk appearance ticket.

• A woman in the Staples parking lot last Tuesday alerted police to a suspicious male in a taxi following her.

According to police, the woman entered the store around 10:30 a.m. to get away and waited inside for 20 minutes. The taxi moved closer to the front entrance and the complainant was walked out to her vehicle. The taxi drove up to her vehicle but then fled, police said.

• Riverhead Police also responded to a report of suspicious activity at Target last Tuesday.

Shortly before 4 p.m., a woman reported that while walking out of the store, she saw an unknown male taking pictures of her car. Surveillance footage shows the male entering a tan SUV and fleeing the area, police said.

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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One man was seriously injured during an attempted robbery and another man was robbed at gunpoint during two separate incidents that occurred minutes apart Monday night in Riverhead.

At 8:07 p.m., Riverhead Police responded to the to the area of Robinson Parkway near Ostrander Avenue for an aided case of a male with injuries to his face. Upon further investigation it was determined that he was the victim of an attempted robbery. Police said the victim reported two black males pulled up to him in a vehicle as he was riding his bike and assaulted him while attempting to remove his wallet.

He was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center for injuries sustained during the robbery. PBMC reported the victim was being transported to another hospital for possible serious injuries to his head, according to a press release.

A second robbery was reported about 20 minutes later on Griffing Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday evening, police said. The victim in that robbery was walking down the street when a vehicle stopped and numerous black male subjects got out and surrounded him, police said.

One subject displayed a gun and struck the victim in the face with the gun, police said. The suspects continued to assault the victim and took a bag and money from him before fleeing in an unknown direction, according to police.

Police said the victim was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.

Police believe both incidents may be related and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed either incident is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500.

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Riverhead police are searching for four men who stole $1,145 in merchandise Sunday from the Calvin Klein store at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.

According to a police report, the men stole 25 men’s polo shirts and five women’s jackets before fleeing the area around 6:22 p.m.

Detectives are awaiting video footage, police said.

• Police responded to Tanger Outlets Monday on a report of a stolen Apple iPhone 7.

Around 5:10 p.m., according to the report, a man in his twenties stole the phone, which belonged to an employee, from the counter of the Zumiez store at Tanger. 

An area search was conducted with negative results, police said.

• An unknown male suspect stole a 9 1/2-foot blue kayak from Treasure Cove Marina in Riverhead Friday.

• A 911 caller reported to Riverhead police last Tuesday around 2 p.m. that a man was pulling on the door handles of multiple cars in the parking lot near Heidi Behr Way in Riverhead.

Police found the suspect in a vehicle behind Maximus Gym and searched him for any possible proceeds. He was advised to leave the area and complied, police said.

• A woman reported to police that a man followed her and her children to their vehicle at Stotzky Park in Riverhead last Tuesday around 2:15 p.m.

As she was securing her children in the vehicle, the man tapped on the window, then came around to the passenger side, stated something in Spanish and walked away, police said.

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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Riverhead police responded to Long Island Spirits in Baiting Hollow over the weekend after a dispute broke out among five patrons.

According to a police report, two security guards and five patrons became involved in an altercation involving pushing, kicking and punching around 4:55 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses told police that the patrons were uncooperative and combative.

One security guard was transported via ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical Center for an ankle injury.

All parties involved declined to press charges.

• Riverhead police arrested a Calverton woman for stealing clothing from Target last Thursday.

Charlene Nowack-Sequen, 59, was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny.

• A Riverhead woman was arrested for driving with a suspended license last Wednesday.

According to Riverhead police, Carolyn Parker, 45, was pulled over on East Main Street near Hubbard Avenue for not wearing a seatbelt when an officer discovered her license was suspended. She was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.

• An unknown person damaged a sign and awning at Phil’s Waterfront Bar & Grill in Aquebogue last Wednesday.

• Riverhead police arrested a Greenport man at the Riverhead Train Station last Tuesday after he slapped another man in the face.

Richard Thomas, 52, was charged with second-degree harassment.

• A Riverhead woman was arrested last week for stealing assorted groceries from Stop and Shop.

Shanequa Cunningham, 32, was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny last Tuesday around 6:19 p.m. in connection to the incident.

• Police arrested a 24-year-old Riverhead man after he stole a pair of Nike sneakers from Modell’s Sporting Goods store last Monday.

Terry Bodden was found near Home Depot to be in possession of the stolen sneakers, police said.

He was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class A misdemeanor.

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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Riverhead Town police and the Wading River Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at Phil’s in Wading River early Sunday morning.

At approximately 12:21 a.m., they found a 2007 black GMC Yukon “fully engulfed” in flames. The vehicle was unoccupied and parked when the fire broke out, police said.

It’s unclear how the blaze started.

• A Patchogue man was arrested Saturday after he was caught driving with a license that had been suspended 14 times.

Zachary Gonzalez, 35, was stopped on East Main Street in Riverhead around 9 a.m. and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.

• A Riverhead man was arrested for driving with a revoked license Sunday.

Police said that after Francisco Salguero, 47, was pulled over around 1:57 p.m. on East Main Street near Segal Avenue for failing to stop at a stop sign, an officer discovered his license was suspended.

He was charged with misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and transferred to Southampton police for further processing of two active warrants, police said.

• Police arrested a 19-year-old Riverhead man for driving with a suspended registration Saturday.

According to police, Shaun Worthington was stopped on Northville Turnpike around 5:26 p.m. He had a learner’s permit and two passengers, but no other licensed driver was in the vehicle, police said. The vehicle registration was also found to be suspended and three plastic bags containing marijuana were recovered, police said.

Mr. Worthington was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration, both misdemeanors, and released on bail at police headquarters.

• Riverhead police and the Wading River Fire Department responded to a small electrical fire that broke out in a garage on Hill Street Saturday.

At approximately 3:26 p.m., they found a 1999 Chrysler Sebring on fire. The homeowner extinguished the flames and fire department officials ensured the area was safe, police said.

• An unknown man stole $791 worth of merchandise from the Riverhead Walmart last Thursday around 1:12 p.m.

According to a police report, he fled in a gray Nissan Murano.

• A Bay Shore man was arrested last Thursday after a traffic stop revealed he was driving with a suspended license.

Randy Joyner, 30, was stopped on Ostrander Avenue around 9:16 a.m., police said.

He was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class A misdemeanor.

• An Aquebogue woman alerted Riverhead police last Wednesday that an unknown person shattered the windshield of her 1989 Porsche on Meetinghouse Creek Road. The incident is believed to have occurred overnight, officials said.

• An employee at the Calvin Klein store at Tanger Outlets reported to police last Wednesday that two unknown males entered the store at approximately 4:12 p.m. and stole approximately $700 worth of clothing. They fled westbound on foot, police said.

• A Manorville man was arrested last week after he used a cellphone to contact a woman in Wading River, violating an order of protection.

Police arrested David Cooley, 44, last Tuesday around 4:36 p.m. and charged him with second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor.

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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Suffolk County police arrested a 17-year-old from Calverton in connection with a shooting last week.

After a foot pursuit on East Main Street, Riverhead police took Matthew Pittman Jr. into custody around 6:15 p.m. last Thursday.

According to Suffolk police, Mr. Pittman threatened two men in a parking lot at Calverton Hills around 3:45 p.m. last Sunday with a pistol, forcibly stealing a lighter, cash and a wallet. 

He then fired several shots, injuring a 23-year-old Mattituck man who was taken by private vehicle to Peconic Bay Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Mr. Pittman is facing two counts of first-degree robbery and an assault charge, police said. 

• A Riverhead man was arrested Friday after he allegedly hit two security guards in the head at the Suffolk Theater.

Daniel O’Connell, 48, was arrested on two counts of harassment and released on an appearance ticket, officials said.

Police said an investigation into possible criminal mischief charges against Mr. O’Connell is ongoing, since a glass window was broken while attempting to remove him from the building.

• Police arrested a Riverhead man Friday who allegedly stole a computer valued at $599 from Walmart in October.

Nicholas Fisher, 32, was arrested at his home and charged with petit larceny.

• Two unknown suspects stole 35 men’s button-down shirts from Vineyard Vines at Tanger Outlets Saturday, police said.

The clothing is valued at $1,700, officials said.

• Wading River Fire Department extinguished a structure fire at a Bayberry Road home Saturday around 5:30 p.m. 

A Riverhead fire marshal at the scene said the fire appeared to have originated in the oil burner flue pipe.

• Riverhead police responded to Lolly’s Hut in Riverhead last Thursday after a 911 caller reported smoke coming from a dumpster in the parking lot.

Riverhead Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire around 6:04 p.m., officials said.

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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Riverhead Police are seeking the public’s help to identify larceny suspects.

Police said three women (pictured above) entered the Walmart on Old Country Road around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 and took about $2,000 in assorted merchandise without paying. They were seen leaving the area in a tan/light brown Chevy Malibu four-door sedan, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 631-727-4500 ext. 332. All calls will remain confidential.

Photo caption: Police are looking to identify the woman pictured. (Riverhead Police Department photo)

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