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
Jesher Rivera-Barreto of Medford Charged After Drunk Driving Crash on Horseblock Road in Brookhaven
Emmanuel Okoro, 66, of Hempstead Charged After Assaulting NUMC Staffer, Swinging at Police
Jesher Ribera-Barreto of Medford Charged Under Leandra's Law After DWI Crash on Horseblock Road With Two Toddlers Inside
Jesher Rivera-Barreto of Brookhaven Charged Under Leandra's Law After Crashing Into Woods on Horseblock Road With Two Toddlers in Car
Suffolk CountyDWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night — July 19, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, July 19, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, July 19
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night — July 19, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night — July 19, 2026
Street Takeover in East Farmingdale: 9 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Impounded on Central Avenue
Suffolk CountyDWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — July 18, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — July 18, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, July 18, 2026
Two-Vehicle Hit-and-Run Rattles Southern State Parkway on Busy July Saturday
Claudia Garcia Zelaya of New Hyde Park Arrested After Grandsons, 2 and 5, Found Crying Alone
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday Night, July 18, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Saturday, July 18, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, July 18, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Saturday, July 18, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Friday, July 18, 2026
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.