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.
