Suffolk County, human trafficking

Suffolk rolls out multiagency campaign to beat back 'epidemic' of human trafficking
Suffolk County officials on Thursday unveiled a new multiagency, coordinated approach to find missing children and curb what they say is an "epidemic" of human trafficking in the county. The initiative,
New Suffolk County advocacy initiative combats human trafficking
Suffolk County has rolled out a new child advocacy program to overhaul the way they investigate human trafficking cases.
Suffolk County awarded state funds to combat human trafficking
Suffolk County has just been awarded state funds to combat human trafficking. The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday.
Suffolk announces new initiative to combat human trafficking
Suffolk officials describe human trafficking in the county as an epidemic, and child welfare experts say it's an issue that affects entire communities. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
Suffolk officials announce new initiative aimed at combating human trafficking
As News 12 first reported, the program will create a new system of sharing information about missing or trafficked children and provide resources for affected families.
Suffolk County launches new effort to fight human trafficking
Suffolk County, with a population larger than Manhattan, is also one of the worst in the country for human trafficking.
One person dead after Suffolk train crash
One person is dead after a train crash in Suffolk early Friday morning. Suffolk Police say they responded to the 200 block of ...
Suffolk is Virginia’s fifth fastest growing locality since the pandemic
Hampton Roads’ population has seen some shifts since the coronavirus pandemic. Suffolk is the fifth fastest-growing locality ...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by a train in Suffolk
A person has died after being struck by a train in Suffolk early Friday morning. According to police, Suffolk Emergency ...
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Deadly train collision kills pedestrian in Suffolk, police say
Police say they were notified by the train operator of the incident around 3:18 a.m. The crash happened in the 200 Block of South Saratoga Street.
Suffolk County starts ‘Operation Safe & Last Return’ to combat LI’s human trafficking explosion
Dubbed “Operation Safe & Last Return,” the program will push agencies to share information as soon as a missing person’s ...
Suffolk boys diving championship
West Islip's Aidan Stueber competes in the Suffolk boys diving individual championship on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Stony ...
Vehicle fire in Suffolk causes delays on I-664
A vehicle fire caused delays on I-664 Thursday morning.
Missing Suffolk teen found safe
Authorities said 14-year-old Nyla Cook, who was reported missing from her home in the 1400 block of Blythewood Lane, has been ...
Three indicted for animal cruelty case in Suffolk
On February 4, a grand jury issued indictments for three Suffolk residents. 37-year-old Erin Franks is charged with ...
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Kevin Catalina is Suffolk County’s new police commissioner
Kevin Catalina is Suffolk County’s new police commissioner, the 16th to serve in this role.
11 kilos of fentanyl sent to Deer Park man charged with drug trafficking, Suffolk prosecutors say
The fentanyl came via UPS in a package flagged by authorities and was delivered by an undercover police officer, authorities ...