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

Jason Byron EMS Officer from the SCPD Emergency Medical Training Unit discussed the medical training all recruits undergo in the academy and throughout their career. An informative presentation was made on opioid overdoses. The community members present were trained in the use of Narcan and were given their own Narcan kits to take home.

The Inspector then ran a PowerPoint presentation that showed among other things crime statistics in the precinct. He explained the trends for various crimes in the precinct.

In August the SITE team which consists of highway patrol officers assisted the precinct enforce traffic violations in certain areas. Numerous moving and non-moving violations were observed and 135 summonses were issued.

On 9-5-2024 4^th precinct units responded to Sachem North high school after being alerted that a 15 year old student had brought a knife to school. The student was charged with CPW 4^th degree. Another student who had previously threatened him on social media was charged with aggravated harassment 2^nd degree

On 9-5-2024 a 20  year old was arrested for public lewdness at the Walmart in Islandia.

On 9-6-2024 a subject entered a sixty one year old female’s vehicle in the Islandia Walmart parking lot and pushed her out of her vehicle, stealing the vehicle. 4^th squad detectives are handling the case.

On 9-13-2024 police responded to Daisy Lane in Commack for a report of an armed burglary. The male suspect displayed a gun to the homeowner and pushed his way into the home. The homeowner was assaulted but managed to push the suspect outside onto the front lawn. He fled on foot. 4^th squad detectives responded and are handling the investigation.

After an investigation by the 2^nd, 4^th and 7^th squad detectives an arrest was made for numerous church burglaries in August.

The next community meeting will be held on November 12th at the Smithtown Library Nesconset Building.

In attendance representing SCCPAAA was Lou Giudice.

September 2024 had 698 crimes, up from 607 last year for the same period.
Therefore, compared to last year, crime increased by 15% for the month of September.
These crimes included:

• 0 Homicide
• 7 Aggravated Assaults
• 21 Burglaries (4 Residential, 17 Commercial)
• 8 Robberies
• 5 Grand Larcenies Auto
• 2 Trigger Pulls (0 Victims Shot) out of 3 recorded gun crimes
• compared to September 2023, when we had 2 Trigger Pulls (0 Victims Shot) out of 4 recorded gun crimes

There were 174 arrests on 261 charges in September including:

• 5 Assaults
• 15 Burglaries
• 65 Drugs
• 7 Robberies

September had 12 drug overdoses with 2 fatalities,
compared with September 2023 with 12 overdoses and 0 fatalities.

September had 630 motor vehicle crashes compared to September 2023 with 640 crashes, down 1.6%.

• 3 SPI 1 fatal
• 82 leaving the scene
• 3 DWI related

There were 23 arrests for DWI with 34 charges.

Officers wrote 1781 tickets.
Highway Bureau SITE Unit issued an additional 145 tickets.

Reported by Lou Giudice

Dear Alumni Members,

Here are some of the major statistics from January 1, 2024 to date for the 1st Precinct which held its community meeting on October 1, 2024:

2,300 arrests;

4,500 car crashes;

107 overdoses, 26 fatal; and

22,000 tickets issued.

Inspector Brendan Forte, the 1st Precinct Commanding Officer, made remarks and introduced the speakers.

Detective Lieutenant Shaun Spillane discussed the increase in catalytic converter thefts from older model Hondas, Toyotas, and commercial trucks.  The criminals are mostly from New York City.

Sergeant Kelly Hartill then spoke of domestic violence which is about power and control.  She said it takes about seven incidents before most victims would try to get help.

The next community meeting will be November 7, 2024.  The place and time has not yet been announced.  All residents are welcome.

Respectfully,

Justin Cooper

1st Precinct Coordinator

4^th precinct Inspector Regina ran tonight’s meeting and was joined by Captain Roseo.

The Inspector ran a Powerpoint presentation that showed among other things crime statistics in the precinct. It showed that overall crimes have decreased from last year.

In July the SITE team which consists of highway patrol officers assisted the precinct enforce traffic violations in certain areas. Numerous moving and non-moving violations were observed and 208 summonses were issued.

On 6-5-2024 4^th precinct units responded to a fight resulting in a stabbing at a bar located on Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma. Two suspects were arrested after leaving the scene.

On 6-8-2024 officers responded to the parking lot of the Smith Haven Mall after a caller reported a possible overdose victim in a vehicle. Upon checking on the person’s welfare drugs were observed in the vehicle. The subject was asked to exit the vehicle and refused. He then placed the car in reverse hitting an officer, a police vehicle and a civilian vehicle. The driver fled the scene and was subsequently apprehended arrested for multiple crimes including assault on a police officer.

During May and June the 4^th, 5^th and 6^th precincts experienced a rash of commercial burglaries. Primarily pizza restaurants. As a result of investigations by several detective squads an arrest was made.

In June and July there were two tragic drowning incidents involving very young children in Nesconset and Islandia.

On 7-6-2024 4^th precinct units responded to a one vehicle crash on expressway drive north and Edgewood Ave in Ronkonkoma. The sole occupant was transported to Stony Brook hospital and was pronounced deceased. 4^th squad detectives are handling the investigation.

4^th precinct crime section and detectives with the property/auto crime unit conducted a retail crime initiative at Home Depot and Walmart in Commack on 8-2-2024. A total of seven people were arrested as a result.

On 8-6-2024 the 4^th precinct held the national night out at the Smith Haven mall. It was an indoor event this year due to weather.

Enforcement continues at the various sideshow/car gatherings in the precinct.

On 8-28-2024 officers responded to 911 call at a home on Brasswood Rd in St. James. Two victims were located deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The suspect was located and was charged with 2 counts of murder 2^nd degree.

On 8-29-2024 an arrest was made in connection with a shooting at Jakes 58 casino parking lot on 5-31-2024.

The next community meeting will be held on October 1^st at the Nesconset Library.

Thanks to Bob Murphy