3rd Police Precinct Meeting opened at 07:08pm on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at the Brentwood Public Library, 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at 7pm at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave., Islip
Meeting attendance was approximately 26 Civilians and 12 Police Officers
COPE Officer John Wright opened the meeting and welcomed all.
- He stressed that items can be brought to their attention before the next meeting by calling the COPE Office at 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333. He requested that questions be held until the end so that the meeting could proceed. Then he turned the meeting over to Inspector Mike Kelly.
Inspector Mike Kelly reported the following:
- The opening slide showed the latest crime statistics. Overall numbers are still down for the year. Murder/Manslaughter is up this year 267% to date, however, all are solved and only 1 case involved an incident where the people involved were not known to each other.
- A burglary in the 3rd Precinct was committed on 12/19/25 at the Smoke Shop at 108 Carleton Ave., Central Islip. Detectives combed the area and obtained videos of the subject. The videos were shown to PO Rivera who was able to positively identify the subject. He was arrested and gave a full confession.
- Drug overdoses continue to plague the county, however fatal overdose deaths are coming down due to the Police Officers carrying and using NARCAN. Fatal drug overdoses were down by 25% in 2025 from 2024.
- Thousands of dollars of fireworks and more than $14,000 in cash were seized in a raid at Jesse John’s Billiards in Brentwood. Undercover Officers made the arrests after they made a buy of fireworks. Two people were arrested.
- A carjacking / kidnapping was reported in Brentwood in which a 3 year old was sleeping in the back seat. Videos and license plate readers were able to narrow an area that they suspected contained the car. Officers were brought in from surrounding precincts to do a grid search of the area. They interviewed a juvenile who admitted he was out with another person and they stole a car. He denied knowing there was a child in the back seat. He led the officers to the where he left the vehicle in Hauppauge. The child was recovered safely in the back seat after being gone for approximately 5.5hours. Both juveniles were arrested.
- Highway Patrol SITE Team - An operation in a high crash area was conducted on Dec. 4th and 17th (Suffolk Ave., Wicks Rd., Howels Rd., 5th Ave., and Caleb’s Path) where 76 summonses were written of which 69 were moving violations, and 7 were non-moving violations.
- Central Islip Coalition of Good Neighbors cited two Police Officers for rescuing people from a burning house.
- Police Officers participated in numerous events including Tree Lightings, Toys For Tots, Shop with a Cop, and food pantries during the month.
- A shout out was given to the Auxiliary Police for their efforts in support of the 3rd Precinct in many non-enforcement areas, and asking anyone with the time to consider volunteering with them.
- The Precinct Level Advisory Board (PLAB) was discussed as they help shape the future for the Precinct. The 2 year terms are ending for several of the members and new people need to be brought in.
- The various phone numbers and social media sites were listed to contact the police. It was stressed that immigration status will never be asked when requesting any police services. It was also stressed that if you need immediate assistance that you must DIAL 911
The meeting ended at 7:25pm for side bars and other small discussions with Police Officers.
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January 13, 2026
5th Precinct January Community meeting
Meeting opened 7:10 PM
Inspector D. Doherty
Deputy Inspector Foley
Sgt. Markgraf
PO Maio
PO Pecino Bi lingual as needed.
17 civilian community members.
Meeting opened with 4 photos taken from social media involving SCPD Precinct buildings or sector cars, with stories posted by the photographer of alleged SCPD involvement with I.C.E.Federal Agents. Inspector Doherty after investigating these claims addressed these photos one at a time, disproving the incorrect allegations posted by the photographer. One community member present proceeded to say she had communicated through emails with Inspector Doherty regularly about other issues involving I.C.E. and the SCPD. Inspector Doherty spoke clearly about the policy of the SCPD regarding their neutral status with property usage, warrants, as well as Officers regarding Federal agents. Inspector Doherty opened up a period of answering questions.
Crime Statistics
Robbery
0 YTD. 0 last 28 days
Burglary Residential
0 YTD. 0 last 28 days
Burglary- Commercial
0 YTD 1 last 28 days
Larceny
YTD 2025 - 9 , 2026 -7 down 2
Motor Vehicles Theft
YTD 2025- 5 2026 - 0 reminder don't leave your keys in the car
Auxiliary Police actively recruiting. and a flyer is given out about Identity Theft and current scams
Site Enforcement
59 summonses
47 moving violations
12 non-moving
Christmas Day Heros a child fell through the ice in a pond in East Patchogue, 3 officers responded while one officer went in the pond and started breaking the ice ,the other Officer was getting life saving flotation device prepared. the third officer was able to lay flat on the ice to get out to where the child was and a rescue was made, all involved were safe.
Breakfast With Santa was attended by about 70 families
Winter Coat Drive, successful with about 700 coats donated and distributed.
Heroes & Helpers, at Target very successful
Three Kings Day good attendance and fun for all
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day ay Cherry Ave Elementary School
Next meeting; February 10, 2026
Submitted by Lenny Camarda
3rd Police Precinct Meeting opened at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the Brentwood Public Library, 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at 7pm at the Brentwood Public Library, 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood.
Meeting attendance was approximately 25+ Civilians and 7 Police Officers
COPE Officer John Wright opened the meeting and welcomed all.
- He introduced the other officers in attendance as well as the local politicians. He stressed that items can be brought to their attention before the next meeting by calling the COPE Office at 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333. He requested that questions be held until the end so that the meeting could proceed. Then he turned the meeting over to Inspector Mike Kelly.
Inspector Mike Kelly reported the following:
- Mike Kelly conveyed that Deputy Chief of Operations, Vinc Maronski sent Holiday Greetings.
- The opening slide showed the latest crime statistics. Overall numbers are still down for the year. Murder/manslaughter is up this year to date, however, all are cleared (not open).
- Beware of Porch Pirates taking packages delivered to residents during the holiday season. Arrange to have high dollar value items delivered to where someone is home.
- An arrest was made in the robbery of a 7-11 in Bay Shore. The person had previously robbed several other 7-11 stores.
- An arson case at the Riley Fibbers in East Islip on Nov. 20 at 7:32pm resulted in the arrest of a patron who was asked to leave and returned with incendiary materials and set fire to the building. The person was charged with 2nd degree Arson and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.
- A search warrant resulted in 7 people arrested for various drug possession charges and other outstanding warrants 7 grams of crack, drug paraphernalia and cell phones were seized. This occurred at a sober house in Brentwood where drugs were being sold.
- Several burglaries were reported in West Islip, Brentwood and Central Islip. One was a suspected insurance scam and another an ex-boyfriend who broke in. An arrest of a shoplifter at the Target in Central Islip was upgraded to burglary as the person had been previously barred from the store due to a previous shoplifting incident.
- Catalytic Converter Thefts were on the rise in the September / October timeframe. The 3rd Precinct bore the brunt of these thefts. A suspected gang from the Bronx was using a stolen car with stolen plates to move a crew through the area and stealing catalytic converters. An arrest was made 2 weeks ago.
- An arrest was made in Brentwood of a person who was stopped by the gang task force and found to be in possession of a loaded weapon and wanted for assault.
- Two patrol Officers were cited for saving the life of an 8 month old baby in breathing distress in Brentwood. The hospital emergency room staff suspected opiate overdose and administered Narcan. This resulted in the arrest of the father as he had left a straw used for fentanyl snorting on the bed where the baby was located.
- A High Crash Location was the site of an operation that resulted in 50 summonses of which 42 were moving violations
- A participant from Bay Shore applauded the police for reacting to a complaint last month. A complaint of increased homelessness activity by the Bay Shore band shell brought the police to remove the homeless and allow a more peaceful downtown area. The police reminded all that this only forces these people to move to a new area. Homelessness is not a crime.
- A Shop with a Cop event was announced for up to 20 needy kids to receive things they could use On December 10 at Target.
- {Editors Note: These meetings are not only to report to the community what is happening. They are to get input on what the police cannot always see, due to non reporting. The precinct always reacts to what they hear at these meetings as was the case in Bay Shore by the Local Business Owners. The local politicians are there to hear how they can help give the police the “teeth” they need to enforce the laws. This is seen in the recent moves to help the E-bike situations.}
The meeting ended for one-on-ones with the presentation of the Phone Numbers and social media sites that connect to the 3rd precinct for non-emergency issues (COPE & Community Liaison Officer 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333; scp.3rdprecinct@suffolkcountyny.gov; Suffolk County Crime Stoppers 1-800-220-TIPS; Suffolk Non-Emergency 631-852-COPS
Meeting adjourned at 11:25 am with sidebars continuing.
December 9, 2025
Meeting started at 7:00 PM,
Called to order by INSP. D. Doherty, Precinct Commander.
Crime Statistics;
Robbery -3 last 28 days, YTD 30
Burglary- Residential, 0 last 28 days, 12 YTD
Burglary- Commercial, 2 last 28 days, 26 YTD
Larceny- 2024 -1595, 2025- 1285 DOWN 310, last 28 days 77
Motor vehicle theft 2024-131, 2025- 121, DOWN 10, last 28 days, keys left in vehicle 0
Actively Recruiting for Auxiliary Police.
Site Enforcement
140 summonses
122 moving violations
18 non moving
Officer Coyne COPE reports;
Collecting toys for Stonybrook Children's Hospital
Collected Turkeys of Veterans for Thanksgiving
%th Precinct Explorers had a Thanksgiving food drive
PO Crossen rec'd a Recognition of Service at the Turkish Cultural Center
5th Precinct Memorial Tree has been lit in the Lobby
5 th Precinct with the U.S. Marines worked together for Heros and Helpers at Target, thank you to all involved
Coat Donation boxes are up and locations are listed
Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday 12/20/25
Let's Celebrate Three Kings Day 1/6/2026
Next meeting January 13, 2026 At 7:00 PM
in attendance , Insp. D. Doherty, Deputy Insp. PO Coyne COPE, and one PO bilingual.
attended by 18-20 civilians
Report by Lenny Camarda for SCCPAAA.
3rd Police Precinct Meeting opened at 07:08 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Bayshore Brightwaters Public Library, 1 S Country Rd., Brightwaters 11718
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:00 AM at the Brentwood Public Library 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood. Note that this is a morning meeting to accommodate those who cannot attend the evening meetings.
Meeting attendance was approximately 46 Civilians and 7 Police Officers
- COPE Officer John Wright opened the meeting and welcomed all. He introduced the other officers in attendance as well as the local politicians. He mentioned that items can be brought to their attention before the next meeting by calling the COPE Office at 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333. Then he turned the meeting over to Inspector Mike Kelly.
Inspector Mike Kelly reported the following:
- The opening slide showed the latest crime statistics. Overall numbers are still down for the year. Murder/manslaughter is up this year to date, however, all are cleared (not open).
- There has been an uptick in Catalytic Converters Thefts in the 3rd Precinct, 21 in the last 3 weeks concentrated in Brentwood. They are occurring between 3am and 6 am. It appears a group from the Bronx is responsible.
- An attempted carjacking at the Ronkonkoma LIRR train station did result in an arrest.
- Adults and juveniles were arrested as a result of Search Warrants issued for various robberies. Drugs and weapons were seized during the arrests.
- A number of Burglaries in the last month resulted in 3 arrests to date.
- The LIRR station in Bayshore continues to be a focus of precinct activity. Over 100 PWT’s (Park, Walk and Talks) resulted in 6 arrests for trespassing, 21 drug arrests (including 5 felonies) and 12 warrants cleared. The Narcotics Section led a buy bust sting in response to numerous complaints about drug sales, drug use, human trafficking, prostitution, violent crimes, drug overdoses, and other quality of life issues. It resulted in 12 arrests including 7 felony and 8 misdemeanor charges. Also 2 gang members were arrested.
- Three High Crash Site operations were conducted on October 3, 17, and 22. Locations included Commack Rd, Suffolk Ave., Wicks Rd, Howels Rd., 5th Ave., and Sunrise Service Rd. 50 summonses were issued, 42 were moving violations.
- A Faith and Blue service was held at the First Baptist church in Bayshore. Attended by 3rd Precinct Officers.
- Photos were shown of the cleanup before and after at a homeless encampment in Brentwood. The homeless were given advance notice of the cleanup and offered placement services.
- A slide was presented lauding police and firefighters who rescued two women from a house fire in Central Islip.
- The bandshell in Bayshore has been raised as a site to be monitored for vagrancy and homeless activity. This is starting to affect local businesses.
- A request was issued again for people to volunteer for the Police Auxiliary. It is personally rewarding and helps offload many police activities that do not require regular police officers.
- SCPD will not ask your immigration status during any call for service, including but not limited to: Victims of a crime, Car accidents, Domestic incidents, Aided cases, Landlord/tenant disputes.
The meeting ended for one-on-ones with the presentation of the Phone Numbers and social media sites that connect to the 3rd precinct for non-emergency issues.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm with sidebars continuing.
