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
16 Arrested in State Car Insurance Fraud Probe That Included Suffolk County, Hochul Says
Pedestrian, 44, Struck by Car on Linden Boulevard in Elmont; Road Closed Then Reopened
Nassau CountyIslip Woman Charged With DWI After Car Hits Ambulance Loading Patient in Bay Shore
Suffolk CountySunken Meadow toll plaza: two fatal crashes a week apart, and what State Police and State Parks have said
Suffolk County75-Year-Old Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Middle Island Crash on Church Lane
Suffolk CountyRiverhead Man Arrested for DWI After Two-Car Crash and Hit-and-Run in Flanders
Suffolk CountyDriver, 21, Charged After Short Freeport Police Chase Ends With Crash Onto E. Seaman Avenue Lawn
Nassau CountyMotorcyclist Killed After Losing Control on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, Road Closed for Hours
Suffolk CountyMiddle Island Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Utility Pole on Schwenks Road in Water Mill
Suffolk CountyState Police Troop L logged 22 DWI entries on Long Island, Oct. 4–10, with 19 overnight
Shooting at Bellport LIRR Station Disrupts Montauk Branch Service; Suspect Group Fled Before Police Arrived
Suffolk CountyDaniel Gomez, 65, of Brentwood Charged After Fatal Lindenhurst Hit-and-Run on Sunrise Highway
Suffolk County11 of 15 State Police Troop L DWI entries on Long Island logged overnight, Sept. 26–Oct. 2
85-Year-Old Hauppauge Man Dies After Medical Emergency Sends Truck Into Tree on Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma
Suffolk CountySkeletal Human Remains Found in Wooded Area of Manhasset Park; Nassau County Homicide Squad Investigating
Nassau CountyMan Fatally Shot at North Bellport Park; Homicide Squad Investigating
Suffolk CountyThree Charged With Animal Neglect After Port Jefferson Roof Fire Exposes 13 Animals in Deplorable Conditions
Suffolk CountyFour Arrested at Huntington Station Deli During Joint SLA Inspection, Including Cocaine Charges and Gambling Violations
Suffolk CountyHicksville Registered Sex Offender Arrested on Child Pornography and Reporting Charges
Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested After Serious Crash on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square
Nassau CountyFrequently 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.