Long Island Hunter Stuck In 'Suction Cup' Mud Rescued By First Responders
A hunter was rescued by emergency responders after he became stuck in muck in a marshy area of Long Island.
The rescue took place in Wading River around 8:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, when Riverhead Police and Fire departments responded to Creek Road, said the Riverhead Police Department.
Once on the scene, they found that the hunter, who had on waders, was stuck in a muddy part of the marsh that was "acting like a suction cup," and prevented him from moving from the area, police said.
Firefighters were able to rescue the man within a short time, police added.
No one was injured during the i…
Man, Woman, Teen Shot At Long Island Apartment Complex
Three people, including a 15-year-old, were shot on Long Island during what police say may have been a targeted hit.
Riverhead Police responded to multiple 911 reports of a shooting around 1:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23, at the Riverpoint Apartment Complex located on East Main Street, in Riverhead, said Det. Michael Schmidt.
Additional 911 calls reported that people had been shot during the incident. Responding officers initially located two gunshot victims inside one of the apartments, a 15-year-old male and a 46-year-old female, Schmidt said.
Both of the victims were tra…
Man, Woman Accused Of Drug Dealing Nabbed In Riverhead Raid
Two area residents were allegedly nabbed with heroin and cocaine following a raid by the Riverhead Police Department along with East End Drug Task Force.
Richard Kayte, 38, and Charlene Crump, 61, both of 47 Hinda Blvd., Riverhead, were busted on Monday, April 15, following an investigation into complaints of drug activity in the neighborhood, said Riverhead Police.
During the search of the home, officers found quantities of heroin, and cocaine were recovered, along with, items and materials to cut, process and package heroin for sale, police said.
Kayte was charge…
