3rd Police Precinct Meeting opened at 07:02 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Brentwood Public
Library, 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7PM CANCELLED
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 details to be posted on the 3rd Precinct website, social
media
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7PM at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave., Islip;
RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, September 8 at the Islip Public Library
Meeting was well attended.
COPE Officer John Wright opened the meeting and welcomed all.

• He stressed that items should be brought to their attention before the next meeting by calling the
  COPE Office at 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333. This allows the staff time to research the issue and
  have more definitive answers to present. John introduced the Officers in attendance. He requested
  that questions be held until the end so that the meeting could proceed. He introduced the Officers,
  Auxiliary Police and Politicians that were present. Then he turned the meeting over to Inspector Mike
  Kelly.
  Inspector Mike Kelly reported the following:
• The YTD crime comparison reviewed stats for the week with the prior year
• A 28 day comparison shows crime down from 2025
• Next slide compared stats for two communities. Overall crime is down except commercial robbery
  which is up due to a change in the law in classification.
• The HWY SITE / High Crash Location Operation in the 3rd Precinct issued 122 total summonses in
  the 3rd Precinct (103 were moving violations) in targeted locations as they have a high incidence of
  violators reported.
• 7 burglaries and aggravated assaults were reported and cleared by arrest in the last week
• Crime at the Brentwood Railroad Station was an area of concentration for drugs, and Endangering
  The Welfare of children
• An incident of loud music and assembly at Pilgrim State resulted in impoundment of a vehicle
• Drones are being used more now for investigating and tracking “illegal” vehicle assembly
• A woman was arrested for prostitution in Islip Terrace
• St Mary’s Church in East Islip , a woman removed the head off of a statue of Jesus. She was seen
  and identified. She was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 2nd.
• Ticket scams were mentioned where people are contacted to pay, but this is not the state who is
  calling or sending letters. Do not respond to people asking for payments except through official
  channels.
• Due to the Iran conflict there is a heightened possibility of sleeper cells being activated and/or
  people being radicalized. There are now detectives assigned to the JTTF, increased patrols at
  religious institutions, Muslim, Jewish and Christian, more Officers deployed with long guns at parades
  and large gatherings. Anonymous reporting to crime stoppers is stressed during this time. 800- 220-
  TIPS (8477).
• Upcoming Community Events include the Puerto Rican Hispanic Parade, Civil Rights Seminar,
  Central Islip Public Library Grand Reopening, Senior Scam Prevention at the Central Islip Rec Center,
  Alive by the Bay Festival in Bay Shore, and National Night Out.
• A shout out was given to the Auxiliary Police for their efforts in support of the 3rd Police Precinct in
  many non-enforcement areas, and asking anyone with the time to consider volunteering with them.
• The Precinct Level Advisory Board (PLAB) was mentioned, with several members present, as they
  help shape the future for the Precinct. They are looking for input from the community and conduct
  quarterly meetings.
• 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 various phone numbers and social media sites were listed to contact the 3rd Police Precinct for
  non-emergency issues (COPE & Community Liaison Officer 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333; email at

scpd.3rdprecinct@suffolkcountyny.gov; Suffolk County Crime Stoppers 1-800-220-TIPS; Suffolk Non-
Emergency 631-852-COPS). Follow on Instagram, scpd3rdprecinct It was stressed that if you need

immediate assistance, that you must DIAL 911.
The meeting ended at 07:25pm for side bars and other small discussions with COPE and other Police
Officers.

Inspector Patrick Mahan and Deputy Inspector Peter Ervolina ran tonight’s meeting. SCCPAA board
members Alex Gutierrez, Kevin O’Hare, Rich Perez, Lauri Murphy and Robert Murphy were in
attendance.

The Inspector ran through numerous PowerPoint presentations that showed crime statistics in the 4th
precinct. He explained the trends for various crimes in the precinct. Total property/violent crime
decreased 1.6% compared to last year. (Year to date).

Traffic stop activity increased 74.4% in the precinct (Moving/Other) compared to last year. (again Year to
date).

There were 57 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the precinct so far this year which is an 8% decrease over
the previous year.

The Highway Patrol’s SITE Team again made 2 visits to the 4 th precinct. They are a specialized team that
conduct traffic enforcement on roadways that have had a large amount motor vehicle accidents. In
August they concentrated on Smithtown Bypass, Indian Head Road, Veterans Highway, Ronkonkoma
Avenue, Motor Parkway, Wheeler Road and Rosevale Avenue. The Site Team issued 132 summonses
consisting of 112 moving violations and 20 non-moving violations.

Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in Nissequogue on July
3 rd . The man was driving down a driveway on Pheasant Run when his car left the pavement and
continued down an embankment. The car caught on fire and the driver was pronounced dead at the
scene.

On July 21 st a man was killed on Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack when he exited a tractor and
walked behind the rear of the vehicle which then rolled backwards and struck him. The man was
pronounced dead at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center.

A driving school instructor was arrested on July 29 th after making a series of sexually explicit and other
offensive comments to juvenile students during driving lessons in Hauppauge.

Police arrested a Lake Ronkonkoma man for driving while ability impaired by drugs after his vehicle
struck three construction workers , killing one and seriously injuring two. The incident occurred on
Townline Road at the intersection with Terry Road in Nesconset on August 10 th .

There were two bank robberies in the precinct. On July 30 th at the Smithtown branch of Chase bank and
on August 14 th at the Commack branch of Chase Bank.

National Night Out was observed on August 4 th . The Fourth precinct set up events at the Smithhaven
Mall. The event was well attended and successful.

The next community meeting will be held on Tuesday October 6th at the Nesconset Library. The meeting
begins at 7PM.

June 9, 2026

5th Precinct Community Meeting

Meeting presented by Insp. D. Doherty

7:10 PM

in attendance; Insp. Doherty, Deputy Insp., One Sgt, 4PO’s, 3 Aux PO’s, and over 20 civilians

Crime Stats

Robbery, 0 last 28 days

Burglary, 3 last 28 days 2 arrests

Burglary Commercial, 1 Last 28 days

Larceny, 89 last 28 days down 70 from same date 2025

Motor Vehicle Theft, 10 last 28 days up 7 from 2025

Site enforcement new road added since May meeting

135 summonses

121 moving

14 non-moving

15 E-bike related summonses

E-bike laws are talked about and 18 so far have been confiscated

AUX Police speak about the dangers of being conned while on Foreign Travel, and that active recruiting is in progress for open AUX positions.

COPE Officer speaks about Patchogue Village Hispanic Day Parade

                                             Sayville STRIDES Carnival, and active recruiting for Police Explorers

                                             Car Seat Installation Event

                                             Johnny Mac Day event

                                             Soccer Clinic still a few days left and a great turnout.

                                             Bellport Unity Day at Robert Rowley Park Thursday June 11, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM

                                            Save the Date National Night Out at Holtsville Ecology Center Tuesday 8/4/2026, from 5:00-8:00 PM

Next meeting September 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Have a safe and enjoyable summer

For the second meeting Suffolk County Police Civilian Academy flyers have made available for recruiting information. More pamphlets needed prior to our next meeting.

Meeting highlights submitted by Lenny Camarda 6/12/26.

3rd Police Precinct Meeting opened at 07:07 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the Brentwood Public Library, 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood

Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7pm at the Brentwood Public Library, 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood

Meeting attendance was approximately 45 Civilians and 8 Police Officers.

COPE Officer John Wright opened the meeting and welcomed all.

–  He stressed that items should be brought to their attention before the next meeting by calling the COPE Office at 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333.  This allows the staff time to research the issue and have more definitive answers to present.  John introduced the Officers in attendance.  He requested that questions be held until the end so that the meeting could proceed. Then he turned the meeting over to Captain Knoblach.

Captain James Knoblach, the Executive Officer, reported the following:

–   Eric D’Agostino, the Deputy Inspector, and Mike Kelly, Inspector, were not present at the meeting.

–   The opening slide referenced Police Chaplain Reverend Alexie Acevedo – Pentecostal who attends most all meetings and doesn’t always get acknowledged for what he does.  

–   The next slide announced that that Precinct welcomed 28 new Police Officers last month.. They are currently completing their field training requirements.

–   The highlights of the latest crime statistic were reviewed.  Year to date, there were 0 murders, and6 in 2025.  Burglaries are up in 2026 because Commercial Burglaries were up 125%.  Commercial Burglaries are up because of a change in the law which allows in some cases repeat shoplifters to be charged with burglar in lieu of shoplifting.  Rapes are down 75%.

–   Aggravated Assault was up in April in comparison to April of last year.

–   Arrests for April totaled 359 persons arrested on 285 charges., mostly misdemeanors, but a large number of felonies and drug related charges.

–   Traffic Enforcement was up in the 3rd Precinct in April as Precinct Officers issued 2891 tickets (mostly in hot spot locations).  The HWY SITE issued 146 tickets in the 3rd Precinct (124 were moving violations) in six targeted locations as they have a high incidence of violators reported. 

–   Motor Vehicle Accidents are down for January 2026, 426 accidents in January 2026 versus 439 in 2025, with 12 DWI arrests during month 2026.

–   A large car meet (street takeover) was broken up in Central Islip which resulted in 54 tickets, 1 arrest and 3 impounds.

–   2 Commercial Burglaries, Isabella’s Pizza in East Islip (04/30/2026) and Tri State Tires (05/01/2026) in Central Islip.

–   3 Commercial  Burglaries (4/13/2026) South Shore Deli, Tech Bench and El Cafe were burglarized in East Islip.

–   Additional burglaries were committed in Bay Shore, Islip and Central Islip on 3/30/26 and  4/24/26.

–   There were 21 Aggravated Assaults in April, 4 involved menacing with a knife, 15 of these have been cleared by arrest.

–   Reckless Endangerment – Police responded to a shot-spotter activation in the area of Coventry Lane in Central Islip.  This is an ongoing investigation.

–   2 Robberies and an attempted robbery were reported.  A ride share driver was robbed of $2326 on 4/3/2026 in Bayshore, a person was robbed and stabbed on 4/7/2026 in Central Islip, and a 2/10/2026 attempted robberyin Bayshoreresulted in an arrest on 4/19/2026.

–   Grand Larceny 3rd – Andre, Minderson was arrested on 4/15/2026 for theft of video games valued at $8181.68 over a 2 month period from the Islip Public Library.

–   CPW 2nd and CPW 3rd.  Anti-Crime Officers observed a vehicle make a turn without signaling in Central Islip.  Investigation revealed crack cocaine and 2 loaded firearms.  All 3 occupants were arrested and transported along with the vehicle to the 3rd Precinct.

–  CPW 2nd and CPW 3rd.Anti-Crime Officers observed a vehicle with an operatorusing a cell phone on Suffolk Ave. in Brentwood make an unsafe left turn.  Investigation revealed a knife, shell casing and loaded pistol in the vehicle.  The arrestee is a juvenile.

–   Narcotics Investigation ongoing – 1st and Brentwood Rd., 2 subjects arrested for multiple sales with more arrests coming.

–   Working with SLA to permanently make La Costa CH restaurant a disorderly premise and revoke its liquor license.

 –   Catalytic Converter thefts – 219 so far in Suffolk, 77 in the 3rd precinct from 10/11/2025 to 3/7/2026.  A multiple agency investigation has resulted in 4 suspects under investigation with 2 arrested and charged so far, still ongoing.

–   Hostage Negotiation Team was activated on 4/16/2026 to an address in West Islip.  A male threatening to harm himself, possibly in possession of a firearm.  The situation was resolved and the subject was transported for a mental health evaluation.  Several firearms were recovered.

–   E-Bikes  Mopeds, and Scooters – the latest laws and regulations were shown and discussed.  This has been an escalating problem as summer nears.  Police are asking that parents handle this problem responsibly.

–   Due to the Iran conflict there is a heightened possibility of sleeper cells being activated and/or people being radicalized.  There are now detectives assigned to the JTTF, increased patrols at religious institutions, more Officers deployed with long guns at parades and gatherings.  Anonymous reporting to crime stoppers is stressed during this time.  800- 220-TIPS (8477).

–   Upcoming Community Events including several runs , a carnival, a street fair and the Memorial Day parades in the precinct.

–   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 mentioned, with several members present, as they help shape the future for the Precinct.

–   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 various phone numbers and social media sites were listed to contact the 3rd Police Precinct for non-emergency issues (COPE & Community Liaison Officer 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333; email at scpd.3rdprecinct@suffolkcountyny.gov; Suffolk County Crime Stoppers 1-800-220-TIPS; Suffolk Non-Emergency 631-852-COPS).  Follow on Instagram, scpd3rdprecinct It was stressed that if you need immediate assistance, that you must DIAL 911.

The meeting ended at 07:41 PM for side bars and other small discussions with COPE and other Police Officers.