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

In attendance representing SCCPAAA was Lou Giudice.

August 2024 had 683 crimes, up from 665 last year for the same period.
Therefore, compared to last year, crime increased by 2.6% for the month of August.
These crimes included:

• 0 Homicide
• 12 Aggravated Assaults
• 3 Burglaries (2 Residential, 1 Commercial)
• 3 Robberies
• 14 Grand Larcenies Auto
• 2 Trigger Pulls (1 Victim Shot)
• compared to August 2023, when we had 1 Trigger Pull (1 Victims Shot) out of (5 recorded gun crimes)

There were 239 arrests on 409 charges in August including:

• 10 Assaults
• 1 Burglary
• 90 Drugs
• 1 Robbery

August had 13 drug overdoses with 2 fatalities,
compared with August 2023 with 29 overdoses and 3 fatalities.

August had 616 motor vehicle crashes compared to August 2023 with 573 crashes, up 7.5%.

• 2 SPI/fatal
• 56 leaving the scene
• 2 DWI related

There were 25 arrests for DWI with 25 charges.

Officers wrote 2104 tickets.
Highway Bureau SITE Unit issued an additional 110 tickets.

Reported by Lou Giudice

Dear Alumni Members,

Here are the major August 2024 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its community meeting on September 5, 2024:

330 arrests;

4 commercial burglaries;

5 residential burglaries;

4 robberies;

537 car crashes with 67 leaving the scene; 5 serious; and

22 motor vehicle thefts with 6 in Lindenhurst.

Inspector Brendan Forte, the 1st Precinct Commanding Officer, made the presentation.

Here are several notable comments:

The Inspector said that his officers continually train for active shooter scenarios, especially with the present mall and school shootings.  The Suffolk policy is to immediately go towards the threat and eliminate the threat.

A drug overdose problem in the County continues.  In the latest statistics, Bay Shore had the highest number of overdoses.  The 1st Precinct was not in the top tier.  Most victims are male and 70 per cent are white.

Tanger Outlets in Deer Park leads the number of cop calls with Copiague shopping mall and East Farmingdale shopping center at the high end.  Most of the calls involve larcenies.

The 1st Precinct has approximately 200 officers and continues to grow.

The next community meeting will be October 3, 2024.  The place and time has not yet been announced.  All residents are welcome.

Respectfully,

Justin Cooper

1st Precinct Coordinator