Crime & Safety

Medford Crime Report: Rape Arrest, Intoxicated Brother-in-Law

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 was reported on Southaven Avenue on Dec. 23. 

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  • An incident of criminal mischief, involving damage to a truck and a shed, was reported on Dec. 22. 

  • An incident of harassment, in which a woman was assaulted by her son, was reported on Eagle Avenue on Dec. 24. 

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  • An incident of criminal mischief, in which an intoxicated brother in law was destroying a house, was reported on Winged Foot Drive on Dec. 25. 

  • An incident of criminal mischief, in which a headlight on a vehicle was shattered, was reported on Gull Avenue on Dec. 24. 

  • A burglary in which a subject kicked through a basement door was reported on California Avenue on Dec. 27. 

  • An incident of criminal mischief was reported on Blue Ridge Drive on Dec. 27. 

  • An incident of criminal mischief to a vehicle was reported on Peconic Avenue on Dec. 30. 

  • Arrests

    • Michael Como, of Medford, was arrested in Medford on Dec. 30 and charged with second degree rape. 

    • Alan Berni, of Medford, was arrested in Hauppauge on Dec. 23 on a charge of DWI-1st offense. 

    • Michelle Fernandez, of Medford, was arrested in Patchogue on Dec. 23 on a charge of DWI-1st offense. 

  • Justin Ocasio, of Medford, was arrested in Medford on Dec. 24 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs. 


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