Crime & Safety

Crimes Nearby: Sex Abuse, DWI & Assault

Patch offers up police activity in neighboring communities.

Vigilance and awareness of crime activity can help keep crime down and knowing what's happening around Lindenhurst and West Islip in terms of criminal events can be useful.

Here is a look at recent crimes in the nearby area:

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

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Lindenhurst
Arrests in Lindenhurst, and North Lindenhurst, between January 14 and 20.

 

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  • January 20: Henry Gaeding, Lindenhurst, charged, Lindenhurst, criminal possession, controlled substance, seventh degree, criminal possession, marijuana, fifth, public, and possession, hypodermic instrument.
  • January 20: Rebecca Bairdfusco, Lindenhurst, charged, Lindenhurst, DWI, two previous convictions in 10 years, and aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle, first.
  • January 20: Jason Gregorio, Lindenhurst, charged, Lindenhurst, petit larceny, and criminal possession, stolen property, fifth.
  • January 19: Adrian Spencer, West Babylon, charged, Lindenhurst, aggravated unlicensed operation, and criminal possession, controlled substance, fifth, cocaine.
  • January 18: Justin Panico, Lindenhurst, charged, Lindenhurst, criminal possession, controlled substance, seventh.
  • January 18: Austin Sandick, Lindenhurst charged, Lindenhurst, criminal possession, marijuana, fifth, public.
  • January 18: Bryan Tate, Lindenhurst, charged, Lindenhurst, unlawful possession, marijuana.
  • January 18: Christina Waterbury, Lindenhurst, charged, Lindenhurst, CPSP, fourth, property value greater than $1,000.
  • January 18: Christopher Robinson, North Amityville, charged, North Lindenhurst, criminal possession, controlled substance, fifth, cocaine, and false personation.
  • January 18: Michael Frank Vitale, Farmingville, charged, Lindenhurst, criminal possession, controlled substance, seventh, and unlawful possession, marijuana.
  • January 16: Michael Gallipani, Lindenhurst, charged, North Lindenhurst, criminal possession, controlled substance, seventh, and possession, hypodermic instrument.
  • January 16: Catherine Smith, Lindenhurst, charged, Centereach, possession, forged instrument, first.
  • January 14: Tanya Specter, Lindenhurst, charged, Lindenhurst, assault, with intent to cause serious physical injury.

West Islip

Arrests and incidents reported by the Third Precinct of the SCPD between Jan. 14-20.

Arrests

  • On Jan. 14, Joseph Fitt, of East Islip, was arrested in West Islip and charged with criminal misconduct.
  • On Jan. 16, Robert Lorenz, of N. Babylon, was arrested in West Islip and charged with criminal misconduct.
  • On Jan. 17, Walter Hoffman, of West Islip, was arrested in Copiague and charged with petit larceny.
  • On Jan. 19, Joseph Ferraiolo, of West Islip, was arrested in Shirley and charged for sex abuse.
  • On Jan. 20, Malachi McKenzie, of Bayport, was arrested in West Islip and charged with resisting arrest.
  • On Jan. 20, Kristen Palankay, of West Islip, was arrested in West Islip and charged with DWI.

Incidents

  • On Jan. 14, there was a report of burglary on Pease Lane at 11:20 a.m.
  • On Jan. 15, there was a report of aggravated harassment on Montauk Highway at 2:49 p.m.
  • On Jan. 17, there was a report of grand larceny on Montauk Highway at 4:30 p.m.


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