Crime & Safety

Crime Log: White Powder Found in Letter

A look at recent criminal incidents in Half Hollow Hills.

Information provided by Suffolk County Police Department.

  • An incident of harassment was reported on April 20 at Arbor Lane in Dix Hills.

  • An incident of burglary was reported on April 19 at Yorktown Road in Dix Hills. Police said the back door of the home was damaged.

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  • An incident of robbery was reported on April 15 at Plane Tree Lane in Dix Hills. Police said a friend of the 911 caller pulled out a knife.

  • An incident of harassment was reported on April 15 at Sabrina Court in Dix Hills.

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  • An incident of aggressive harassment was reported on April 3 on Buttonwood Drive in Dix Hills.

  • An incident of criminal mischief was reported on April 21 on Schwab Road in Melville. Police said a vehicle was damaged.

  • An incident of grand larceny was reported on April 9 at Maxess Road in Melville. Police said money was taken from the 911 caller’s cubicle.

  • An incident of criminal mischief was reported on April 7 at New York Avenue in Melville. Police said a building was damaged.

  • An incident of aggressive harassment was reported on April 12 at South Service Road in Melville. Police said an employee received a letter containing white powder.

  • An incident of criminal mischief was reported on April 9 at Chateau Drive in Melville. Police said a dispute took place with a contractor.


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