The December 3rd scheduled meeting was cancelled. The next scheduled community meeting is planned for Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at the Central Islip Library.

Thanks to JoAnn Kukenis and Tony Blumenstetter for this report.

Dear Alumni Members,

Here are the major November 2024 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its community meeting on December 5, 2024:

386 arrests;

5 commercial burglaries, 3 in East Farmingdale;

7 residential burglaries; 5 in Amityville;

2 robberies;

563 car crashes with 66 leaving the scene; 1 serious; and

10 motor vehicle thefts with 4 in West Babylon.

Inspector Brendan Forte, the 1st Precinct Commanding Officer, made the presentation.  He indicated that his precinct has many new, young officers which he sees as a positive development.  The Inspector also indicated that officers would be available to speak to local community groups at their meetings.

Deputy Inspector Michael Koubek, the new Executive Officer of the Precinct, was introduced and made brief remarks.

The next community meeting will be in February, 2025.   The date, time, and location have not yet been announced.  All residents are welcome.

Respectfully,

Justin Cooper

1st Precinct Coordinator

Present at this meeting were Lauri Murphy and Rich and Deborah Perez.
4th precinct Inspector Regina ran tonight’s meeting.

Guest Speakers were Detectives Tom Monaco and Tom Specialli from the Financial Crimes Unit.
They stated that there is an uptick in “white washed checks” in Suffolk County.  Thieves are removing envelopes from mailboxes as well as stealing mailbox keys from mail carriers.
Although some local post offices are denying the allegations, some mail thefts have occured  right on post office property .  The Detectives advised to ALWAYS go inside the post office to mail anything.          
Thieves are changing the names on checks as well as the amounts.  As per the Detectives, banks are ONLY obligated to refund money up to 60 days after they’re cashed. Report any check fraud to your local police department.

Caller ID scams-
Never trust the phone numbers that show up on your caller ID.  Thieves have found a way to mimic local area codes as well as pretending to be a relative in distress, a government official, a charity worker etc.  Search phone numbers and other info. to check their credibility. Hang up on robocalls and be skeptical about any business offering free trials.

Don’t carry important documents like Social Security numbers, passports, birth certificates, computer passwords on a regular basis. if you are robbed your information will be compromised.  

Watch what you post on Facebook, Instagram etc.
View all bank statements, check credit reports, put a freeze on credit card applications and loans.  Keep security software updated, use strong passwords and destroy old hard drives and never click an unsolicited E-Mail.
Any Questions? Call the Financial Crimes Unit-631-852-6821

Inspector Regina introduced a new Deputy Inspector- Peter Ervolina.  

In October the 4th precinct had: 113 Utt’s, 105 Moving Violations and 8 non-moving violations.

There was a serious motorcycle accident on 10/11/24 at the corner of Jericho Turnpike and Moorewood Dr. in Smithtown. The motorcyclist was listed in serious condition and was transported to Stony Brook Hospital.

On 10/13/24 there was another motorcycle accident near Stonehenge Lane and Joshuas Path in Hauppauge.

On 10/13/24 officers responded to the report of a stolen Uber Eats vehicle in the shopping center at 88 Vets Hwy Commack  The driver left the car running.  A male suspect entered the car and crashed into a fire hydrant.  Joseph Ellis ran into a wooded area where he was  caught by a K-9 unit. Ellis was charged with grand larceny. He had a prior auto theft charge in Kings Park.

On 4/10/24 there were two separate pedestrian motor vehicle accidents. As per eye witnesses and car dashcam footage, the pedestrians in both cases were negligent.  One crossed against the traffic signal wearing dark clothing in a poorly lit area, the other a 15 year old girl crossed against the traffic signal  directly in front of a moving vehicle.   

Officer Roy Thorpe was given The  Highway Safety Award.  This event took place in Lake Placid. Inspector  Regina accompanied him.   
The next community meeting will be held on 12/03/24 at the Nesconset Library.