Long Island Man Attacks Neighbor During Fight, Police Say Long Island Man Attacks Neighbor During Fight, Police Say
Long Island Man Attacks Neighbor During Fight, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly injuring his neighbor by throwing a bike at him and then breaking windows in two vehicles.  Isaias Cruz-Ramirez, age 20, was arrested on Thursday, July 29, by Southold Police following an argument with one of his neighbors on Ludlum Place in Greenport.  The argument turned violent and Cruz-Ramirez attacked his neighbor by throwing a bicycle at him causing physical injury to the person, police said. Cruz-Ramirez then broke two windows on his neighbor's vehicles that were parked by the residence.  He then fled the scene prior to …
Long Island Woman Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole, Police Say Long Island Woman Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole, Police Say
Long Island Woman Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole, Police Say A Long Island woman was killed after crashing into a utility pole. The incident around 8 a.m., Friday, July 30, on North Road in Greenport. Helga Bauer, 83, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was driving a 2011 Toyota Camry east on County Road 48 (North Road) when she crossed westbound traffic and left the roadway, and collided with a utility pole before coming to a stop in the westbound lane of traffic, said the Southold Police. Bauer was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport where she was pronounced dead.  Her vehicle was impounded for a safety check. An investigation is …
NY State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted On Multiple Charges NY State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted On Multiple Charges
NY State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted On Multiple Charges Recognize her? An alert was issued by New York Police investigators as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted woman who goes by multiple names and was busted on a half dozen drug charges. Jodi Planthaber, who is also known as Jodi Nye, is wanted by New York State Police in Kinderhook following her arrest on five counts of third-degree and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Planthaber is wanted by New York State Police and Columbia County Court on the drug charges and is known to frequent the Hudson and Greenport areas of Columbia…
Long Island Woman, 20, Charged With DWI After Hitting Bicyclist, Police Say Long Island Woman, 20, Charged With DWI After Hitting Bicyclist, Police Say
Long Island Woman, 20, Charged With DWI After Hitting Bicyclist, Police Say A 20-year-old Long Island woman was charged with DWI after she allegedly left the roadway and struck a bicyclist before crashing on Easter Day. Alexis Hubbard, of Greenport, was arrested around 2 p.m., Sunday, April 4,  at the scene of the crash on Route 48 near Albertson Lane, in Southhold, said the Southhold Police. Hubbard was traveling westbound on Route 48 in a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country when she left the roadway striking a bicyclist, she then accelerated forward striking another vehicle before hitting an embankment and overturning, police said.  Hubbard was determined t…
Drunk Driver Hits Front Curb Of Long Island Convenience Store, Police Say Drunk Driver Hits Front Curb Of Long Island Convenience Store, Police Say
Drunk Driver Hits Front Curb Of Long Island Convenience Store, Police Say An alleged drunk driver was arrested after hitting the front curb and a firework storage box in front of a Long Island convenience store. Juan Contreras Garcia, age 39, was arrested on Monday, April 5, following the incident at the Mr. Roberts Convenience Store, at 300 Front St., in Greenport, said the Southold Police. According to investigators, Garcia was driving a 2005 Dodge Ram pickup and was pulling into the parking lot of the store when he struck the curb and a firewood storage box located in front of the store.  A store employee called police after he found Contreras Garcia in …
Long Island Man Accused Of Punching Cop In Head, Police Say Long Island Man Accused Of Punching Cop In Head, Police Say
Long Island Man Accused Of Punching Cop In Head, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer in the head during a domestic incident. Thomas Hilton, age 54, of Greenport, was arrested around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, in Greenport, said the Southold Police Department.  According to police, Southold Police received a 911 call from a woman requesting assistance with her boyfriend. When police arrived, they were talking with the woman when she became uncooperative with the officers and refused to allow them to speak with Hilton, police said. While the officers were attempting to speak with her, the Hilton …
Longtime Long Island Town Employee Faces Child Porn Charge, Reports Say Longtime Long Island Town Employee Faces Child Porn Charge, Reports Say
Longtime Long Island Town Employee Faces Child Porn Charge, Reports Say A longtime town employee on Long Island is facing federal charges for allegedly distributing child pornography, according to multiple reports. Damon Rallis, age 46, a Southold Town employee and Boy Scout leader in Greenport who was once a candidate for town supervisor was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 23, on a child porn charge, according to the Suffolk Times. Rallis, a town building permits examiner, was scheduled to be arraigned in Central Islip.  He's been charged with distribution of child pornography. 
“I am blindsided, sickened, and horrified by the charges against Damon Rallis," K…
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County There's never been a better time than now to enjoy some tasty takeout. With COVID-19 restrictions keeping many of us home, knowing where to get the best, delivery and pick-up meals is important. Here are some of the top-reviewed pizzerias in Suffolk County according to local Yelp critics. 1943 Pizza Bar 308D Main St., Greenport (631) 477-6984 -  rollingindoughpizza.com The owner of 1943 Pizza Bar calls his restaurant - and food truck and next door bar - a celebration of pizza. Born in West Haven, Connecticut, Matthew Michel’s star took off in 2009 when his pizza food truck, “R…
Man Charged With Burglarizing Eight Long Island Businesses, Assaulting Cop, Police Say Man Charged With Burglarizing Eight Long Island Businesses, Assaulting Cop, Police Say
Man Charged With Burglarizing Eight Long Island Businesses, Assaulting Cop, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested in connection with eight business burglaries, as well as shoplifting and assaulting a police officer. Jesus Mendoza, 21, of Greenport, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 6, by Southold Police in Greenport in connection with eight different cases that were being investigated by the detectives which span the past several months, said Southold Police. Following an investigation, Mendoza was found to be involved in five separate burglaries of businesses in the Village of Greenport where he broke in and stole numerous items ranging from electronics, clothing, and food…
LI Crash Yields Two Arrests, One For DWI, One For Spitting In Officer's Face, Police Say LI Crash Yields Two Arrests, One For DWI, One For Spitting In Officer's Face, Police Say
LI Crash Yields Two Arrests, One For DWI, One For Spitting In Officer's Face, Police Say Two people were arrested following a single-vehicle crash on Long Island -- one for DWI and the other for spitting in a police officer's face during their arrest. Stephanie Caicedo, 25, of Orient, and Jesus Mendoza, 21, of Greenport, were arrested around 12:29 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, after Southold Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on route 25, in the area of Tuckers Lane, police said. When officers arrived on the scene they found that vehicle involved in the crash had fled the scene but was located at a gas station on Main Bayview Road, police said. After an investigati…
Man Nabbed Stealing Commercial Hedge Trimmer From Driveway Of Long Island Home Man Nabbed Stealing Commercial Hedge Trimmer From Driveway Of Long Island Home
Man Nabbed Stealing Commercial Hedge Trimmer From Driveway Of Long Island Home A Long Island man was arrested after being caught on video surveillance allegedly stealing a commercial-grade hedge trimmer from a driveway. Joseph Rhodes, 57, of Greenport, was arrested around 8:56 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, by Southold Police after the owner of the hedge trimmer saw the victim on his property removing the item from a trailer, said the Southold Police.  A Southold police officer was able to identify  Rhodes and he was located a short distance away, where he admitted to stealing the trimmer, police said. Rhodes was arrested and charged with petit larceny. 
Body Recovered After Rowboat Overturns On Long Island Sound Body Recovered After Rowboat Overturns On Long Island Sound
Body Recovered After Rowboat Overturns On Long Island Sound The body of a victim has been recovered after a rowboat overturned on the Long Island Sound. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 on Long Island's North Fork in Suffolk County off Route 48 in the village of Greenport, when the 9-foot long rowboat was in the area of the Cliff Side condominiums, Southold Town Police said. There were two people reported onboard, according to police. One person swam to shore and the other was unaccounted for, said police. The Greenport Fire Department, Suffolk County Aviation unit and the Coast Guard responded to assist Southold Town Polic…