5-6-2025
Inspector Patrick Mahan ran tonight’s meeting. Lauri Murphy and Robert Murphy of the SCCPAA board were present.
The Inspector ran a PowerPoint presentation showing crime statistics in the precinct and explaining the trends for various crimes. Total property/violent crime decreased 17.9% compared to last year (Year to date).
While investigating a motorist with a flat tire in the Kings Park 7-11 parking lot, the officer was advised that a subject was in the store armed with what appeared to the claimant to be a taser. The officer entered the store and observed the subject, who made furtive movements. The officer patted down the subject and recovered a defaced firearm. 4th squad detectives charged him with criminal possession of a weapon, 2nd degree and 3rd degree.
On 4-30-2025, police arrested a man following a road rage incident involving a handgun in Kings Park. The suspect was charged with criminal possession of a weapon 2nd degree and menacing 2nd degree.
There were several protests this month at the Tesla dealership. All the protests have been peaceful.
On 4-27-2025, 4th precinct units responded to the area of RT 495 at exit 58 for a one-car MVC.
The vehicle lost control, flipped over, and struck a tree while attempting to merge.
The victim was taken to Stony Brook Hospital with a traumatic brain injury.
4th squad detectives are handling the investigation.
The next community meeting will be held on June 3rd at the Smithtown Library Commack branch on Indian Head Road. The meeting begins at 7 PM.