Crime & Safety

Crimes Nearby: Man Arrested for Stabbing Brentwood Man

Crimes across the region as reported by Suffolk County Police.

Suffolk County Police arrested a Brentwood man on Thursday for stabbing another man outside a Brentwood residence early that morning. 

Two men were fighting in the driveway of 44 Patton St. at approximately 3:25 a.m. when Andres Ventura Luna, a resident of the home, stabbed Juan Angel Argueta multiple times, police said. 

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Argueta, 42, of Brentwood, was transported to Southside Hospital and was listed in stable condition. Luna, 45, was arrested a short time later and charged with first degree assault. 

Five Teens Arrested for Robbing Man at ATM

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Suffolk County Police arrested five teens for assaulting and robbing a man at a Bellport ATM.

A 22-year-old Bellport man was exiting the Chase Bank, located at 32 Station Road, at approximately 2:45 a.m. on August 8 after making a withdrawal from the bank’s ATM when he was approached by five males who assaulted him and stole his wallet, police said. 

Fifth Precinct Police Officers James Lennon and David Henderson responded and located two of the suspects, Dequan Holly, 18, of Bellport, and James Hollman, 18, of East Patchogue, a short time later.

Further investigation by Fifth Squad detectives determined Anthony Lafranca, 18, of Bellport, Talshawne Gamble, 18, of East Patchogue, and Patrick Hartnet, 16, of Bellport, were also involved in the incident. All of those arrested were charged with second degree robbery and arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip.

Center Moriches Bank Robbed

Suffolk County Police detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Aug. 9 at the Capital One Bank in Center Moriches.

According to police, a man entered the bank, located at 500 Main St., at 12:37 p.m., approached a teller, and displayed a note demanding cash. The teller complied with the demand and gave the suspect cash from the drawer. The suspect fled.  

The robber is described as a black male, between 5 feet 3 inches tall to 5 feet 5 inches tall, 35-40 years-old, with a thin build. He was wearing light colored jeans, a black jacket, sunglasses, and a blue hat with white stripes.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.


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