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
Julio Zelaya, 39, of Copiague Charged With Felony DWI After Crashing Into Suffolk Police Car on Montauk Highway
Suffolk CountyJohn Arthur Seeger of Medford Charged in DWI Crash, Fuel Spill on Sunrise Highway in Brookhaven
Julio Zelaya, 39, of Copiague Charged With Felony DWI After Crashing Into Suffolk Police Patrol Car on Montauk Highway
Suffolk CountyJohn Arthur Seeger of Medford Charged With DWI After Sunrise Highway Work-Zone Crash, Fuel Spill
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday Night, August 27
Noah Slusser, 21, of Medford Charged With DWI After Wilson Drive Crash Injures 2 in Middle Island
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, August 27, 2026
Hit-and-Run Crash Reported on Long Island, Thursday August 27
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, August 26, 2026
DWI Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway Injures One in Two-Vehicle Collision — August 26
Leydi Molina Flores Arrested at Shirley's V&W Parkway Deli in Underage Alcohol Sting
Suffolk CountyNadeem Ahmad, 50, of Tuscala Street Killed When Car Rolls Off Jack in Brentwood Driveway
Suffolk CountyChristopher Carlson, 48, of Patchogue Charged With BWI After Boat Sinks in Great South Bay Off Sayville
Lawrence Shieh, 40, of Boston Charged in Fatal Boston Harbor Boat Crash That Killed Union College Grad Lizzie Dankert
Christopher Carlson of Patchogue Arrested for BWI After Great South Bay Rescue
Suffolk CountyLindenhurst Burglary Suspect Caught by Police Drone on Richmond Avenue
Suffolk CountyDWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, August 26, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, August 25, 2026
72-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in Roslyn Heights Hit-and-Run on Mineola Avenue
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.