Suffolk County Police
Coverage of Suffolk County Police in the Nexus archive.
- NY man dies after firework explode, striking his head, police says
A man died after a firework exploded and struck his head during a July 4 party in New York. Suffolk County police reported that Gabriel Ruiz-Urresto, 37, was lighting a firework in his backyard when it exploded, causing fatal injuries.
- Suffolk County police arrest man tied to multiple burglaries, including Central Islip church
Suffolk County police arrested a man connected to multiple burglaries, including one at a church in Central Islip. The incident was reported by Krista McNally.
- Teen hospitalized for days after brutal beating at Long Island house party
Two 16-year-old males from Manhattan were hospitalized after a brutal beating at a house party in Melville, Long Island, on May 23. The incident, captured on video, involved multiple teens attacking the victims, leading to severe injuries including brain bleeds and nasal fractures. The father of one teen, Paul Walker, is seeking justice and has shared photos and videos online to generate leads.
- Woman arrested after allegedly beheading Jesus statue outside Catholic church
A 41-year-old woman named Deyonna Subert was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal mischief after allegedly decapitating a Jesus statue outside St. Mary's Church in East Islip, Long Island on May 15. The statue's head was later found in nearby bushes, and the church community has begun fundraising efforts to repair it.