5-6-2025

Inspector Patrick Mahan ran tonight’s meeting.  Lauri Murphy and Robert Murphy of the SCCPAA board were present.

The Inspector ran a PowerPoint presentation showing crime statistics in the precinct and explaining the trends for various crimes. Total property/violent crime decreased 17.9% compared to last year (Year to date).

While investigating a motorist with a flat tire in the Kings Park 7-11 parking lot, the officer was advised that a subject was in the store armed with what appeared to the claimant to be a taser. The officer entered the store and observed the subject, who made furtive movements. The officer patted down the subject and recovered a defaced firearm. 4th squad detectives charged him with criminal possession of a weapon, 2^nd degree and 3^rd degree.

On 4-30-2025, police arrested a man following a road rage incident involving a handgun in Kings Park. The suspect was charged with criminal possession of a weapon 2^nd degree and menacing 2^nd degree.

There were several protests this month at the Tesla dealership. All the protests have been peaceful.

On 4-27-2025, 4th precinct units responded to the area of RT 495 at exit 58 for a one-car MVC.

The vehicle lost control, flipped over, and struck a tree while attempting to merge.

The victim was taken to Stony Brook Hospital with a traumatic brain injury.

4^th squad detectives are handling the investigation.

The next community meeting will be held on June 3rd at the Smithtown Library Commack branch on Indian Head Road. The meeting begins at 7 PM.

I am happy to report the major April 2025 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its community meeting on May 1, 2025:

328 arrests;
9 commercial burglaries;
1 residential burglary;
5 robberies with 2 being drug deals gone bad;
476 car crashes with 56 leaving the scene and 3 with serious injuries; and
11 motor vehicle thefts.

Community Liaison Officers Nick Schieda, Luke Denatov, and Dara Caramanico-Broyles jointly conducted the meeting.

Officer Schieda stated that there have been 212 overdose cases for the County this year with 34 fatal.  There were several shootings in the Precinct.

Officer Denatov spoke about the upcoming Police Week on the campus of Yaphank Police Headquarters.  Children of all ages are invited to learn about police work.

Officer Caramanico-Broyles told the residents about courtesy child car seat inspections to assist parents in their proper use.  A youth soccer clinic is also planned.

A Lindenhurst resident complained about the dirt bike problem in her area.  She stated that groups of young people ride in groups recklessly.  The problem is being addressed.

The next community meeting will be June 5, 2025 at 7 pm at the Lindenhurst Public Library.   All residents are welcome.

Justin Cooper
1st Precinct Coordinator