Riverhead arrests rise in September as shoplifting leads offence categories

Riverhead police recorded 166 criminal incidents in September, up from 158 a year earlier, with arrests climbing to 89 from 75.

Riverhead sees rise in arrests and criminal incidents in September

Riverhead police recorded 166 criminal incidents in September, up from 158 during the same month in 2025, according to the department's monthly activity report presented to the Town Board on Thursday, 22 October. riverheadlocal.com reports that the figures drew no significant discussion from board members.

Overall, officers logged 2,728 incidents, a slight decline from 2,741 a year earlier, while non-criminal incidents fell to 2,562 from 2,583.

Arrests of adults and juveniles rose to 89, compared with 75 in September 2025. The report listed 77 charges — down from 86 the previous year — and 48 arraignments, up from 40. Officers issued 701 summonses, a decrease from 749.

Shoplifting was the largest single offence category, with 49 cases reported. Simple assault followed with 25 incidents, and driving under the influence accounted for 17. The report also noted 10 all-other-larceny offences, eight aggravated assaults and eight thefts from motor vehicles. One kidnapping offence, one forcible fondling offence and one robbery were each recorded during the month.

Domestic incidents increased slightly to 68, from 66 a year earlier.

Motor vehicle accidents fell to 116 from 160 in September 2025. Four involved deer, down from 11 the prior year. One motor vehicle fatality was recorded in September, bringing the year-to-date total to four.

Non-criminal incidents included 429 aided cases, 338 motor vehicle stops, 227 miscellaneous service incidents and 148 disturbances.

Departmental revenues totalled $2,129.25, a significant drop from $5,593 in September 2025. Collections included $1,136 for accident retrieval services, $840 in alarm fees, $100 for letters of good conduct and $53.25 for report copies.

Through the end of September, the department had recorded 690 arrests and issued 9,723 summonses for the year to date.

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