Long Island Police News & Blotter
Daily police reports, arrest records, DWI blotter, and law enforcement updates from Nassau County Police (NCPD), Suffolk County Police (SCPD), and New York State Police Troop L.
About Long Island Police Coverage
Long Island Traffic monitors police press releases, daily blotter reports, and arrest records from three law enforcement agencies covering Nassau and Suffolk County. Our automated pipeline ingests reports from the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) headquartered in Mineola, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) with 7 precincts across Suffolk County, and New York State Police Troop L which patrols Long Island's parkways and expressways.
NCPD serves approximately 1.4 million residents across Nassau County's cities, villages, and unincorporated areas. SCPD covers 1.5 million residents across the 912 square miles of Suffolk County. NYSP Troop L handles traffic enforcement on state parkways including the Southern State, Northern State, Meadowbrook, Wantagh, Sagtikos, and the Long Island Expressway service roads.
Reports are sourced from official press releases published by each department. All individuals referenced in arrest reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Charges listed are allegations as reported by law enforcement agencies.
Police Departments
- Headquarters
- 1490 Franklin Ave, Mineola, NY 11501
- Phone
- 516-573-7300
- Emergency
- 911
- Coverage
- Nassau County (1.4M residents)
- Commissioner
- Patrick Ryder
- Headquarters
- 30 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980
- Phone
- 631-852-2000
- Emergency
- 911
- Coverage
- Suffolk County (1.5M residents, 7 precincts)
- Commissioner
- Rodney Harrison
- Headquarters
- 535 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747
- Phone
- 631-756-3300
- Emergency
- 911
- Coverage
- LI Parkways: Southern State, Northern State, Meadowbrook, Wantagh, Sagtikos, LIE
Latest Police Reports
Pedestrian Killed in East Meadow Crash; Homicide Squad Investigating
Nassau CountyTwo Juveniles Arrested for Criminal Mischief in Bayville, Nassau County
Nassau CountyTwo-Vehicle Property Damage Crash Reported on Route 27
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Thursday, May 28
Property Damage Crash Reported on Long Island, Wednesday May 27
Property Damage Crash Reported on Long Island, May 27
Brentwood Firebomb Plot: Four Indicted Men Walk Free Under NY Bail Reform
Nassau Police Ramp Up Summer Patrols After 2 Teens Assaulted Near Merrick Carnival
Nassau CountyTwo-Vehicle Crash Causes Property Damage on Wantagh State Parkway
Two-Vehicle Property Damage Crash Reported on Southern State Parkway
Two-Vehicle Property Damage Crash Reported on Long Island
Two-Car Crash Causes Property Damage on Southern State Parkway
Hit-and-Run Leaves One Injured in 3-Car Crash on Southern State Parkway
Disabled Vehicle Reported on Long Island Roads, May 27
70-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Crossing Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow
Nassau CountyPedestrian Struck in Critical Massapequa Crash; Homicide Squad Investigating
Nassau County3-Vehicle Crash Injures Two on Sagtikos State Parkway
Vehicle Impounded on Long Island Wednesday Amid Moderate Incident
Single-Vehicle Crash Reported on Meadowbrook State Parkway
Two-Vehicle Injury Crash Reported on Southern State Parkway Tuesday
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up recent arrests on Long Island?
Long Island Traffic publishes daily arrest reports sourced from NCPD and SCPD press releases. Visit our arrests page for the latest. For official records, contact the arresting agency or the Nassau/Suffolk County Clerk's office.
How do I contact Nassau County Police?
For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergencies, call the NCPD Communications Bureau at 516-573-7300. NCPD headquarters is located at 1490 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501.
How do I contact Suffolk County Police?
For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergencies, call 631-852-2000. SCPD has 7 precincts across Suffolk County. Headquarters is at 30 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980.
What is the NYSP Troop L blotter?
New York State Police Troop L publishes a daily blotter of incidents on Long Island's state parkways (Southern State, Northern State, Meadowbrook, Wantagh, Sagtikos). We ingest these reports daily and publish traffic-relevant incidents including accidents, DWI arrests, and hit-and-runs.
Are people listed in arrest reports guilty?
No. All individuals referenced in police reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges listed are allegations as reported by law enforcement. An arrest does not imply guilt.