Searching For Anything In Particular?
A South Huntington man called Suffolk County police on a suspicion
that his contractor may have searched his house between April 23
and 24. The complainant told police he hired a contractor to do
several projects at his house, giving him a key and permission to
be inside. He said he was away from the house that night, and found
several dresser drawers rummaged through when he returned. Nothing
had been taken, and police advised him to question the contractor.
Heart Patient Dies
In Home
Suffolk police rushed to a Huntington Station home on April 19 after
a resident found her spouse dead. A 64-year-old woman said her 79-year-old
husband had just undergone heart surgery and she went to check on
him in bed. She reportedly found him not breathing and cold to the
touch. The Huntington Community First Aid Squad and Suffolk County
Medical Examiners office responded, as a physician pronounced
the man dead over the phone. The funeral director from an area funeral
home subsequently removed the body.
Armed Men Waiting
In Driveway
An anonymous caller complained about men with a possible gun on
the driveway of their Huntington Station home on April 30. The complainant
said a silver car was parked with several males inside. The vehicles
and its occupants were gone prior to police arrival.
Woman Has Seizure
Suffolk police rushed to a Greenlawn home after getting reports
that an elderly woman had a possible seizure on May 3. The Greenlawn
Fire Department took the 72-year-old Flushing resident to Huntington
Hospital.
Laborers Causing Disturbance
Suffolk police received an anonymous complaint that day laborers
were causing a disturbance on the morning of April 21 on Depot Road
in Huntington Station. Upon the responding officers arrival,
the laborers moved back to the hiring site.
Taking His Money And
Going Home
A Florida man called Suffolk County police on April 30 after getting
into a dispute with the landlord of his Dix Hills apartment. He
told police he rented a room from her, but theyre now arguing
over rent money and hes leaving. The responding officer advised
him to go through small claims court.
Youths Breaking Bottles
On Road
An anonymous caller complained to Suffolk County police about kids
throwing bottles onto Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills on April 30.
The responding officers search of the area came up empty.
At Least The Keys
Werent Inside
Village police responded to a Northport garage about a potential
burglary in the pre-dawn hours of April 29. The responding officers
found an open storage container with lights on in the rear of the
business. Further investigation, however, revealed that there were
no signs of forced entry and that the padlock had been left open.
Representatives of the business were unavailable and no further
police action was possible at the time.
Underage Man Driving
With Beer
A Village police officer confiscated four cans of beer from an alleged
underage driver on April 25. The officer was patrolling the area
when he noticed the defendant tailgate another vehicle and stopped
the green Jeep Grand Cherokee. The officer found several empty beer
cans and bottles and confiscated the remaining liquid. He also issued
a summons to the 20-year-old Northport man driving.
No Yelling Here
A Northport resident called Village police on April 28 after hearing
yelling coming from a neighbors house. The responding officer
spoke with residents, who said they were only watching television
and that there was no problem. Police called the complainants
family and advised them of the situation. No further police action
was necessary.
Who Drove Into Beach
Sign?
Village police are searching for the driver who caused $500 in damage
to Northport property on April 27. Police claim that someone hit
and destroyed the entrance sign to Steers Beach before driving off.
The case was referred to the detective for follow-up.
Guitarists Seeking
Handouts Dispersed
An anonymous complainant called Village police on April 25 to complain
about a group of youths soliciting money outside a real estate office.
The responding officer found four juveniles playing guitar and asking
for money before he admonished them. The left the area without incident
and no further police action was necessary.
Elderly Woman Lacerates
Arm
Village police rushed to a Northport house on April 29 after getting
a 911 call that an elderly woman cut her arm in a fall. The responding
officer found the resident with a towel wrapped around her arm,
and instructed her to apply pressure. Northport Rescue dressed the
wound and took her to Huntington Hospital.
Son Properly Unloads
Gun
A Northport resident surrendered a handgun he found while cleaning
his fathers home to Village police on April 29. The responding
officer stored the 25 caliber gun, magazine and 66 rounds, which
will later be destroyed.
Breakout!
A Melville woman called Suffolk County police on the morning of
April 18 after finding a very young girl wandering around her front
yard. The child got outside of another home, and a babysitter came
to get her once she realized the child had gotten out.
Woman Fell On Stairs
Suffolk police rushed to a Dix Hills home after a resident hurt
herself falling down stairs on May 3. She told police she missed
a step, fell down and landed on her side. The Huntington Community
First Aid Squad took her to Huntington Hospital.
Mother Nature Just
Heating Up
Suffolk police received an anonymous complaint on April 21 about
a brush fire in Otsego Park. The Dix Hills Fire Department responded
and put out the fire.
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