The Crime Files: What's Happening Nearby

Here's a rundown of the arrests and crime incidents reported in West Islip and Lindenhurst between November 15 and November 25, 2011.

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

West Islip: DWI Arrests, Drug Possession

    On November 19, Robert Fiorito, of West Islip, was arrested in Wyandanch and charged with unlawful use of a controlled substance.

    On November 21, Michael Martin, of Bay Shore, was arrested in West Islip and charged with operating a vehicle without a license.

    On November 21, Matthan Dauley, of Wyandanch, was arrested in West Islip and charged with DWI.

    On November 21, Maria Verdone, of West Islip, was arrested in Bay Shore and charged with criminal possession and controlled substance.

Lindenhurst: Criminal Mischief, Harassment Incidents

    November 25: Harassment, second, Seabro Avenue, report indicated, "Complainant v employee, 'needful' repairs.

    November 23: Criminal mischief, fourth, Sixth Street, report indicated, "Property damage, just occupant, no discovery of vehicle, call."

    November 23: Harassment, second, North Kings Avenue, report indicated, "Four ex-employees banging on complainant's door, 10-19."

    November 22: Harassment, second, North Fifth Street, report indicated, "Ex-wife was violent towards complainant when picked up child."

    November 20: Criminal mischief, fourth, North Kings Avenue, report indicated, "To property."

    November 20: Arson, fourth, Texas Street, report indicated, "Fire notified, neighbor's backyard on fire, possible."

    November 19: Burglary, second, Second Avenue, report indicated, "Two 'H/M' occupants of a white SUV stole $2,000."

    November 18: Criminal mischief, fourth, North Wellwood Avenue, report indicated, "To window of gym."

    November 17: Criminal mischief, fourth, West Montauk Highway, report indicated, "Gulf Station."

    November 17: Burglary, second, North Erie Avenue.

    November 16: Grand larceny, fourth, Buffalo Avenue, report indicated, "Complainant's vehicle tires stolen."

    November 15: Aggravated harassment, 38th Street, report indicated, "Harassing text messages on-going problem and calling."

    November 15: Harassment, second, Forsythe Avenue, report indicated, "Car jacking, punched complainant, bleeding, Toyota."