Crime & Safety
Crime Report: Burglaries, Exposure, Forcible Touching
Recent police activity in the Dix Hills/Melville area.
The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.
Incidents
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A burglary of a vacant house, discovered by a real estate agent, was reported on Eugene Street in Melville at noon on May 8.
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An incident of harassment, involving an estranged husband, was reported on Alderfield Road in Melville at 8:20 a.m. on May 13.
A burglary, in which a homeowner discovered a window open and a purse and TV stolen, was reported on Farmington Lane in Melville at 11 p.m. on May 15.
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A burglary, in which a computer, phone and purse was stolen, was reported on Threepence Drive in Melville at 12:30 a.m. on May 16.
An incident of criminal mischief was reported on Shoreham Drive W. in Dix Hills at midnight on May 16.
An incident of criminal mischief to a mailbox was reported on High Pasture Circle in Dix Hills at 7 p.m. on May 17.
An incident of harassment was reported on Pinelawn Road in Melville at 12:30 p.m. on May 19.
An incident of assault was reported on Pinelawn Road in Melville at 3:30 p.m. on May 19.
An incident of grand larceny, in which a pocketbook was stolen from a car, was reported on Ruland Road in Melville at 5:30 p.m. on May 20.
An incident of criminal mischief was reported on Old South Path in Melville at 10 p.m. on May 20.
An incident of harassment was reported on Yarmouth Street in Melville at 8 p.m. on May 21.
An incident of criminal mischief to property was reported on Suncrest Drive in Dix Hills at 1:25 a.m. on May 22.
An incident of criminal mischief was reported on Plane Tree Lane in Dix Hills at 1:30 a.m. on May 22.
Arrests
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James Tomassi, of Ronkonkoma, was arrested in Dix Hills on May 15 on a charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
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Michael McNamara, of South Huntington, was arrested in Dix Hills on May 17 on a charge of lewdness: exposing body in public.
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Patrick McGinley, of Pocono Summit, was arrested in Dix Hills on May 19, on a charge of driving while intoxicated.
David While, of Central Islip, was arrested in Melville on May 19 on charges of assault and harassment.
Nelson Ramirez, of Dix Hills, was arrested in Dix Hills on May 22 on a charge of forcible touching.
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