Crime & Safety

Medford Crime Report: Fleeing Police, Home Burglary

A look at recent crime in the 11763 zip code.

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

Incidents

  • An incident of criminal mischief to a mailbox was reported on Dec. 31 on Sipp Avenue. 

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  • An incident of criminal mischief, in which a man was caught breaking windows on cars, was reported on Long Island Avenue on Dec. 31. 

  • An incident of grand larceny, in which items were stolen from a home by an aide, was reported on Mill Road on Jan. 2. 

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  • A burglary was reported on Syracuse Avenue on Jan. 3. 

  • An incident of criminal mischief to a vehicle's tires was reported on Moonlit Drive on Jan. 2. 

  • An incident of grand larceny, in which a purse was stolen, was reported on Sills Road on Jan. 6. 

  • An incident of assault, involving a female stabbing victim, was reported on Race Avenue on Jan. 5. 

  • Arrests

    • Dennis Corcoran Jr., of Center Moriches, was arrested in Medford on Jan. 5 on charges of criminal possession of stolen property, unlawful fleeing from a police officer and criminal contempt. 

    • Stanley Zalak, of Patchogue, was arrested in Medford on Jan. 6 on a charge of DWI-1st offense. 


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