In attendance representing SCCPAAA was Bob Marketta.
663 crimes were reported in the Precinct for March, 2023.
Last year during the same period there were 678 crimes reported.
March 2023 crimes included:
- 0 Homicide
- 8 Aggravated Assaults
- 5 Burglaries (0 Residential, 5 Commercial)
- 1 Robbery
- 7 Grand Larcenies Auto
- 3 Trigger Pulls (1 Victim Shot)
There were 305 arrests on 431 charges in March including:
- 19 Assaults
- 1 Burglary
- 57 Drugs
- 5 Robberies
- 17 DWis (22 Charges)
There were 500 motor vehicle crashes:
- 3 Fatal
- 69 With Injuries
- 24 Leaving The Scene
- 11 DWI Related
Officers wrote 2525 tickets
SITE TEAM wrote 177 tickets.
Thank you Bob Marketta for this report
Dear Alumni Members,
Here are the major March 2023 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its meeting on April 6, 2023:
7 commercial burglaries;
3 residential burglaries;
23 stolen cars, many of the cars with keys inside or engine running;
9 robberies;
No shootings;
256 car crashes; 38 with injuries; and
20 drug overdoses, 4 fatal.
Inspector Brendan Forte, the Precinct Commanding Officer, said that shoplifting in the big box stores has lessened with more police presence in the store areas.
The Inspector asked the community to email tips to the Precinct at: russellaue@suffolkcountyny.gov or nicholasschieda@suffolkcountyny.gov.
He also announced that June 17, 2023 is the exam for new police candidates and there is still time to file an application.
There were two newsworthy events in the Precinct. On March 5, 2023 a small plane crashed near Republic Airport. Fire ensued and two passengers were critically injured and a third person died.
On March 27, 2023 a 12-year-old student at Lindenhurst Middle School stabbed a fellow 13-year-old classmate who sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital. He is recovering.
The next meeting will be May 4, 2023 at 7 PM. The location will be the Union Free School District Office on Lake Avenue in Deer Park, opposite the Fire Department building. All residents are welcome.
Respectfully,
Justin Cooper, 1st Precinct Coordinator
Attendees~Kevin O’Hare, Lauri Murphy, Jay Jost and Marty Greenstein Inspector Regina spoke of the following occurrences in the 4 th precinct. 3/3/23~The use of E Cigarettes are on the uptick in schools. An investigation was launched due to Community complaints. Four store owners out of eight were arrested with misdemeanor charges for selling products to buyers under the age of twenty one. 3/10/23~arrests were made at the April Spa in St. James for unlawful prostitution and fire code violations. On 3/29/23 similar arrests were made at S and L relaxed Spa in Commack. 3/8/23~there was a pedestrian fatality on the corner of Vets and Jericho Tpk 3/17/23~there was a motorcycle fatality. Unfortunately these fatalities are on the rise. 3/27/23~ Inspector Regina represented The Suffolk County Police Department by attending the Funerals of two Police Officers who were gunned down on a domestic call in Edmonton Canada. Inspector Regina is part of the “Brotherhood of the Fallen” 3/30/23~An incident started in the 3 rd Precinct in the Charter Oaks Ave which led to the arrest on Oser Ave. Wilson Felipe Andrade Molina was charged with 2 nd degree murder and assault in the 1 st degree. Molina’s cousin died; the cousin’s girlfriend remains in critical condition. 3/30/23~Frozz Saloon. Hawkins Rd Ronkonkama John Sheats was arrested after stealing $5,000 while Employees were counting the nightly money. Mr. Sheats has 5 prior arrests and is on parole for other burglaries. All crimes are down except for Automobile Larceny. Thanks to Lauri Murphy for this report
Dear Alumni Members,
Here are the major February 2023 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its meeting on March 2, 2023:
20 commercial burglaries;
6 residential burglaries;
31 stolen cars, 90% of the cars with keys inside or engine running;
10 robberies;
No shootings;
57 car crashes with two fatalities; and
28 assaults.
Inspector Brendan Forte, the Precinct Commanding Officer, made the presentation. He said shoplifting in the big box stores continues to be a major problem and the Precinct, in cooperation with the vendors, is trying new approaches to store security.
The most newsworthy event was a two car head-on collision on February 22, 2023 in West Babylon. One driver going east had a medical emergency and crossed into the westbound lane. He was killed as well as a passenger in the other vehicle.
Officers from various patrol areas were present to address individual concerns of the residents.
The next meeting will be April 6, 2023. The location and time to be announced later. All residents are welcome.
Respectfully,
Justin Cooper, 1st Precinct Coordinator
