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On Thursday, November 19th Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco will unveil the new “Test, Don’t Guess” Drug Test Kit Program- an awareness program aimed at empowering parents to engage in active intervention if they suspect their children of having a drug problem.
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At approximately 5:00 a.m. today, Deputy Sheriff Vincent Aparicio arrested Manuel Mendez, d.o.b. 5/31/74, of Hackensack, New Jersey, following a 911 call reporting a minivan traveling at a high rate of speed westbound in the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway, preventing a tragic outcome.
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The New York State Constitution has for many years prohibited a sentenced inmate from working, where his or her work is “contracted, given or sold” to anyone. While this provision does not prevent inmates from working for the State or any municipality, most thought inmates who volunteered to be on supervised work crews could be sent to not-for-profit agencies also, since these activities were considered part of the inmate’s rehabilitation program, and not any form of required or compensated labor. However, a few years ago, the State Commission of Correction –which is the State agency that oversees all correctional facilities in New York State- questioned the practice of allowing inmates to work at not-for-profit agencies, and suggested that the Constitution be clarified.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco hosted his Third Annual Gang Seminar on Thursday, October 22nd in Smithtown. The seminar, which was attended by hundreds of law enforcement professionals and community activists, highlighted the latest trends in gang intelligence.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded Suffolk County $2,559,573 for participation in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) for the year 2008. The Sheriff’s Office has participated in this program since 1997 and has received approximately $15 million to date.
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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the East End Marine Task Force, working in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, New York State Information Center, United States Coast Guard and Customs and Border Patrol, conducted Operation S.H.I.E.L.D. (Suffolk Homeland Security Interdiction, Education Long Island Defense), over the Labor Day weekend.
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Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York honors Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco as a Champion for Children for his commitment to ensuring that New York’s children get a good start in life
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Today Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco unveiled a new program called S.T.O.P.P.E.D. aimed at reducing the number of young drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes. The acronym stands for Sheriffs Telling Our Parents & Promoting Educated Drivers.
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At approximately 5:38 pm, Deputy Sheriff Jaime Bustamante witnessed a 1999 blue Dodge vehicle being driven by defendant Milton Culquipuma drive over the white hazard lines of the HOV buffer as he changed lanes from the left lane into the HOV lane.
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A Quogue woman was arrested Thursday night after Air National Guard Officials called the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to report a woman taking pictures of both the air base and surrounding airport property. Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Sheriffs discovered an XM-15 assault rifle and a shot gun along with a cache of ammunition in the woman’s vehicle
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Through extensive fundraising efforts, the Pilot Club of Sayville has donated a dozen transmitter bracelets and supplies to Day Haven Adult Day Services. These valuable donations have greatly assisted caregivers and helped families and individuals afflicted with impairments such as Alzheimer’s, Autism or brain disorders which may cause them to wander and become lost. To learn more about Project Lifesaver call 631-852-3405.
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On Thursday June 11th, Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco joined with the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute in honoring two local students who show promise as future criminal justice leaders. The students, David O’Brien and Jeffrey Campbell, were selected from Suffolk County Community College to receive the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute’s 2009 Criminal Justice Scholarship for their academic excellence and their dedicated pursuit of a career in the field of criminal justice. The students were each awarded a scholarship check in the amount of $500.
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Members of the East End Marine Task Force, including the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, the towns of Southampton, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Southold, Riverhead and Shelter Island, NYS DEC, and NYS Police working in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, New York State Information Center, United States Coast Guard and Customs and Border Patrol, conducted Operation S.H.I.E.L.D. (Suffolk Homeland Security Interdiction, Education Long Island Defense), over the July 4th weekend.
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On Monday, June 15th Sheriff Vincent DeMarco and deputies joined with the group ABATE, American Bikers Aimed Toward Education, to kick off their awareness campaign and to proclaim June 2009 as “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month” in New York State. ABATE is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization committed to preserving the rights and safety of motorcyclists.
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Due to the successful implementation of several programs this school year, Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco wanted to make local schools aware of the various community outreach programs his office offers.
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This morning, Monday, June 8th, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Gabriel Rodriguez, d.o.b. 10/19/78, of New York City, was arrested on the Long Island Expressway after operating a stolen flatbed truck while on Heroin.
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A Yaphank man was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies last night near Exit 57 on the Long Island Expressway following a 911 report of a naked man on the highway. Multiple sightings of the subject have been reported over the last nine days along the L.I. Expressway between Exits 57 and 68. Initial investigation showed a developing pattern in the sightings,and Deputies were on alert when the latest call came in at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. The subject was spotted coming out of the woods and attempted to flee in a 2004 Jeep westbound on eastbound service road. The subject was stopped and arrested at the scene.
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Longmont, Colorado—Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office completed participation in the 96th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) held in Longmont, Colorado, May 17-23, 2009. All expenses were paid for by the U.S. Department of Justice. The NSI is the only national executive development program designed for sheriffs. It is co-sponsored by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
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At 6:05 a.m. today Deputy Sheriff Michael Brecht of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office observed what appeared to be a police officer in an unmarked Crown Victoria and a woman in a minivan stopped on the Long Island Expressway. Further investigation revealed that the “Officer” was not a police officer at all, resulting in the arrest of the subject, Juan Santiago, d.o.b. 5/29/69, of Middle Island.
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April 26th marks the beginning of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to focus on victims of crime and celebrate our nation’s progress in serving them. This year’s theme, “25 Years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act,” honors a landmark national commitment to victims of crime.
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Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco reports that 2009 year-to-date overtime totals for the entire Sheriff’s Office, inclusive of Correction Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, and civilians, are down $334,600 from the same period last year, a 7.7% reduction. The savings were achieved through efficient management of personnel.
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Following up on intelligence gathered during an investigation into a hit and run occurring on the Long Island Expressway, Deputy Sheriff Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau conducted a narcotics investigation at 329 Hancock Street in Brentwood, resulting in two arrests for multiple drug charges including six felonies.
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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office reminds Superbowl partygoers to be responsible and not drink and drive. The Sheriff’s Office will be supplementing patrols on the Sunrise Highway and Long Island Expressway on Superbowl Sunday in an effort to deter motorists from getting behind the wheel after drinking during the Superbowl.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco and County Executive Steve Levy cited as inaccurate a Newsday story claiming that Sheriff overtime has uncharacteristically spiked in the fourth quarter of 2008 due to the increased usage of Suffolk County Sheriffs to patrol the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway.
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Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Manuel Santos, d.o.b. 11/21/76, of Brentwood, New York, last night at 7:30 p.m., following multiple calls reporting a driver traveling eastbound in the westbound H.O.V. lane of the Long Island Expressway. He has been charged with D.W.I. and is due to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip today.
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On Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., the South Ocean Avenue Middle School in Patchogue will hold its first G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Graduation. This is the culmination of a 13-lesson program administered by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office aimed at preventing youth crime, violence and gang involvement while developing a positive relationship among law enforcement families and young people.
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At 2:21 p.m. today Deputy Sheriff Mark Scarano arrested two suspects fleeing from a bank robbery in Center Moriches.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco wishes to announce the annual enhanced enforcement effort targeting handicapped parking violations in Suffolk County. This effort will begin immediately and last until the end of December. Last year’s effort netted over 2,000 parking summonses.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco hosted his Second Annual Gang Seminar on Thursday November 6th in Smithtown. The seminar, which was attended by hundreds of law enforcement professionals and community activists, highlighted the latest trends in gang intelligence.
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October 31st marked the close of a month-long enhanced enforcement effort by Sheriff’s Deputies focusing on domestic violence offenders, planned to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month each October.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco will host the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office 2nd Annual Gang Seminar this Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., to be held at the Smithtown Sheraton, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Smithtown, New York.
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Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Juan Uvera, d.o.b. 11/20/77, of Amityville, NY, after Uvera chased another vehicle, attempting to force it off of the roadway, westbound on Sunrise Highway. Uvera’s 8-year-old child was a passenger in Uvera’s vehicle, a 2005 Chevy van, during the incident.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded Suffolk County $2,060,371 for participation in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) for the year 2007. The Sheriff’s Office has participated in this program since 1997 and has received approximately $13 million to date.
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Deputies from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office are out in force tracking down wanted domestic violence criminals. The warrant roundup started earlier this month, and will continue through the month of October.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco was recently appointed to a prominent new Task Force created by Governor David Paterson designed to examine ways to improve New York’s juvenile justice system. The Task Force will develop and design a strategic blueprint for transforming the system, including examining alternatives to institutional placement, ways to assist children’s re-entry into the community and redefining the conditions of confinement for juveniles across the state. Additionally, the Task Force will study ways to improve treatment for juveniles in the areas of mental health and substance abuse.
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Deputy Sheriff Investigators arrested Peter Mistretta, d.o.b. 11/26/53, of East Patchogue, for possession of twenty Deputy Sheriff badges and twenty-five Deputy Sheriff I.D. cards, including one portraying Mr. Mistretta as a Deputy Sheriff.
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While patrolling the Long Island Expressway during the morning rush hour on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, Deputy Sheriff Robert Howard was conducting HOV enforcement westbound near Exit 53 when he observed a Ford Explorer with a Plexiglas passenger.
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Responding to a 911 call of a hit and run at Exit 70 off the Long Island Expressway, Deputy Sheriff Stephen Calvo arrested a subject operating a silver work van while under the influence of Ketamine. At the time of arrest the subject had no idea where he was.
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At a press conference this week, Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco unveiled a life-saving program, Project Lifesaver, which is a tracking system that is being made available to Suffolk County residents who care for children or adults that have the propensity to wander from their homes or care facilities and may get lost.
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On Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at approximately 3:00 p.m., a novice sailor from Floral Park, New York, failed to remove his mast while attempting to transit the Shinnecock Canal, becoming entangled in the trusses of the Sunrise Highway Bridge.
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Sheriff’s Office Iris Scan technology has once again kept a felon from slipping through the cracks
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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Unit is conducting its first series of summer camps in cooperation with local youth organizations.
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Undercover Narcotics Investigators and uniformed Deputy Sheriffs from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenneth Simmons, d.o.b. 2/13/73, of 22 Audubon Street in Medford, this past week after a four month long investigation into allegations of cocaine dealing by Simmons.
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Using Iris Scan technology, Deputy Sheriff George Raynor caught Jose Figueroa, d.o.b. 12/20/81, posing as Jorge Romero. Figueroa had been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and appears to have used the false name to conceal a prior D.W.I. charge, as well as 27 suspensions and revocations of his New York State license.
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Members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Security Unit and the Gang Intelligence Unit, acting on information obtained through an informant, located a handcuff key secreted in the cell of Inmate Jose Crespin, d.o.b. 8/12/87, a known MS-13 gang member charged with Murder in the Second Degree.
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On Monday, April 7 and 21, 2008, Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco and representatives from the Sheriff’s Office were at Northport VA Hospital implementing the Sheriff’s “In Case of Emergency” Medical ID Card Program. Suffolk County residents over the age of 60 and disabled Veterans are eligible to sign up for this free Medical ID Card.
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On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., the East End Marine Law Enforcement Task Force will host a marine patrol media event at MeschuttCountyMarina on the ShinnecockCanal in Hampton Bays. This event will coincide with National Safe Boating week, 5/17/08-5/24/08, the first Operation S.A.V.E. for 2008, and will highlight the newly formed East End Marine Task Force, which is a mutual aid type agreement between 18 police agencies located in the five East End Townships of Suffolk County.
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Over fifty vials of Ketamine were taken off the street today following the arrest of three subjects for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance by Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff Mark Scarano.
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During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Sheriff DeMarco recognized Laura Ahearn and the new Crime Victims Center for their commitment to victims’ services. The Crime Victims Center provides vital information and multi-agency service referrals for support and assistance to victims of violent crime. The Crime Victims Center also links victims of violent crime and elderly, minor or disabled victims of crime to the New York State Crime Victims Board for medical and counseling expenses and essential personal property losses.
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James E. Santos, arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Mark Scarano for D.W.I. and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, is scheduled to return to court tomorrow, April 15, 2008, in Central Islip.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco unveiled ground breaking technology aimed at keeping track of new arrestees and inmates. The Iris Scan system, developed by SecuriMetric Inc. significantly cuts down the ability of criminals to use false names or aliases. Furthermore, the new system speeds up the process of discharging inmates from the jail and reduces the possibility of human error, eliminating the possibility of an inmates erroneous release. The objective of the new system is to identify inmates quickly, reliably and efficiently.
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Mario DePaola, d.o.b. 1/5/60, was arrested on Friday, March 28, 2008, following a cooperative effort between the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Mr. DePaola has been posted on the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Dead Beat Parent Most Wanted List, owing over $51,000 in support payments.
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On Saturday, March 15, 2008, Southold resident Justin Kline was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Mark Scarano for criminal possession of a .32 caliber handgun following a vehicle and traffic stop for an expired inspection certificate.
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Sheriff DeMarco addressed the Public Safety Committee Thursday at the Suffolk County Legislature to highlight the tremendous success of the criminal alien program inside the Suffolk Jail System. The criminal alien program was created to ensure that illegal aliens who commit crimes in Suffolk County are turned over to agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and not released back on the streets of Suffolk County.
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Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco has successfully implemented a plan, with the cooperation of New York State Commission of Correction, which will save the County an estimated $5.23 million dollars. The plan centers on the approval of 152 additional variance beds for the Riverhead Correctional Facility. Sheriff DeMarco emphasized that it was the cooperation of Chairman Daniel L. Stewart of the Commission of Correction that enabled his plan to move forward. Without his plan, Suffolk County would be forced to continue to spend millions of dollars sending inmates to substitute jails throughout the State as a result of overcrowding.
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Allison Waluk decided to bring a gift to her boyfriend, Alfonso Santiago and was immediately arrested. The problem became apparent in that the gift was five packages of heroin, and the recipient was already an inmate at the Yaphank Correctional Facility.
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On Monday, December 17, 2007 at 9:00 a.m., the Ralph Reed Middle School will hold its first G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Graduation. This is the culmination of a 13-lesson program administered by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office aimed at preventing youth crime, violence and gang involvement while developing a positive relationship among law enforcement families and young people.
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On Sunday, November 25, 2007, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office completed a 14-day enforcement wave targeting seat belt violations. As part of “Buckle Up New York (BUNY)”, a statewide, multi-agency campaign, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office issued 141 traffic tickets and made 9 arrests.
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A former inmate, Brian Cole, age 30, of East Islip, New York, is once again behind bars after mailing heroin from multiple post offices to inmates at the Suffolk County Correctional Facility. He is charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance and Promoting Prison Contraband.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Richard Dormer once again wish to announce an enhanced enforcement effort targeting handicapped parking violations in Suffolk County. This effort will begin immediately and last until the end of December.
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Deputy Sheriff Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad conducted a warrant sweep of support delinquents during the first half of May to coincide with Mother’s Day celebrations. The sweep area covered Nassau, Suffolk, and New York City. In the end twenty-six warrants were executed.
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On March 21, 2007 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Robert Reeve, a five-year veteran of the S.C. Sheriff’s Office, with over 100 arrests, was utilizing the new license plate reader, commonly known as LPR, when he received a signal alert. The LPR advised the Deputy that a vehicle with a suspended registration had just passed by the unit. Deputy Reeve was able to stop the 2001 Chevy northbound on Route 24, across from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, and approach the operator. Deputy Sheriff Reeve asked the operator for her driver’s license and registration when Ms. Taddeo, age 38, of Port Jefferson Station, stated that, “ she did not have a New York license but had a Florida permit over 20 years ago.” Ms. Taddeo then wrote down her alleged name and date of birth and handed it to the Deputy Sheriff. A computer check revealed that the woman had no license in New York under the given name of Marie Taddeo.
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Yesterday at approximately 1:00 p.m. at the Riverhead 7-11 on Old Country Road, Deputy Sheriffs Howard and Patterson observed a 1997 green Chevy parked with the engine running, windows closed, and a woman slumped over the wheel. As the Deputy Sheriffs approached the vehicle they noticed that a 5-week-old baby had been placed unsecured in a car seat in the rear of the vehicle. The Deputies attempted to wake the operator of the vehicle, Rabia DiMarcantonio, age 33, of Riverhead, by banging on the car windows. Ms. DiMarcantonio, who had been sound asleep, woke up and opened the window. Ms. DiMarcantonio stated that she had taken methadone, which caused her to fall asleep, and that it happened once before.
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On March 20, 2007 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Etheridge, operating a marked Sheriff’s unit westbound on the LIE near Exit 63, noticed a 2006 Hyundai speeding and operating in an erratic manner, in and out of traffic. Deputy Etheridge was able to stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the expressway and ask the operator for his driver’s license and registration. Mr. Harold Walker, age 41 of Holtsville, New York, surprised Deputy Etheridge by stating, “Could you give me a break on my suspensions because I’m on my way to get a massage in Queens”.
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Yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m., Calvin McDonald, age 26, of Bellport, New York, and his passenger, Donnitta Coffey, age 21, of East Patchogue, New York, checked in with the security booth at the S.C. Correctional Facility in Yaphank to visit an inmate. Mr. McDonald was asked to produce his driver’s license and he responded by giving the Deputy an I.D. card. When the Deputy asked him where his driver’s license was, Mr. McDonald replied, “I have no license – it’s suspended.” D/S McAllister responded, “It’s suspended?”, to which Mr. McDonald replied, “Yeah, a lot.”
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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Captured by Sheriff’s Office
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Sheriff offers new internet monitoring software that enables parents to protect their children against online sexual predators and cyber bullies
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Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Richard Dormer once again wish to announce an enhanced enforcement effort targeting handicapped parking violations in Suffolk County. This effort will begin immediately and last until the end of December.
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco completed a warrant sweep of 28 fugitives who were wanted on domestic violence related charges.
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SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES MAKE ANOTHER D.W.I. ARREST IN THE ONGOING SAFE AND SOBER CAMPAIGN
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The first weekend of Campaign Safe and Sober resulted in two D.W.I. arrests by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. Campaign Safe and Sober is a nationwide movement, which runs from August 18th through Labor Day, in an effort to remove drunk drivers from our roadways.
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Last night, Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Shinnecock, established a BWI check point on both sides of the Shinnecock Canal.
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