The Town Board yesterday promoted Police Officer Matthew Suprina to the rank of sergeant. Here’s a rundown of actions taken by the board at its Feb. 3 meeting.

A 22-year-d Riverhead man drove drunk and crashed into two vehicles, one of them head on, injuring five others and himself, the DA said.

Police seek the public’s help to identify a man and woman accused of stealing merchandise from Marshalls and HomeGoods in Riverhead.

Riverhead police 2025 crime data show December declines in shoplifting, DWI and assault offenses. Here’s the full-year picture.

Herbert Arthur Young of Cutchogue died Jan. 19, 2026, at home. He was 96 years old.

A change to the Riverhead’s outlet zoning code two years ago, expanding allowed uses beyond manufacturers outlet stores, is bearing fruit at Tanger Outlets.

Marie Anna Madigan of Riverhead died Feb. 2, 2026, at Kanas Center for Hospice Care. She was 78 years old.

After a rechargeable hand warmer caught fire while charging overnight, I learned a hard lesson about lithium-ion batteries and home safety.

In times such as these, our history is being erased. We must understand that this is not a drill. Guest column by Carnal Hobson Jr.

Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating Kathleen Harrison Trent, 63, who was last seen at her Forge Road residence and has not been heard from since Jan. 27, police said.