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Rockville Centre Today
By the People, for the People
Rockville Centre Police Report Incidents Including Unlicensed Driver, Grocery Theft
A roundup of the past week's crime reports from the Rockville Centre Police Department
Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:49pm
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The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly crime report, detailing several incidents from March 9-16 including a missing passport, a hit-and-run accident, an online shopping scam, ATM damage, a beer theft, and the arrests of two individuals - one for driving with 35 license suspensions and another for petit larceny at a grocery store.
Why it matters
The report provides a snapshot of the types of crimes and issues the Rockville Centre community is facing, which can help inform local residents and guide the police department's priorities in addressing public safety concerns.
The details
The incidents included a missing passport, a hit-and-run accident, an online shopping scam, ATM damage, a beer theft, and the arrests of two individuals. In one case, a 36-year-old Riverhead resident was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation after being found driving with 35 suspensions on his license. In another case, a 64-year-old Elmont resident was arrested and charged with petit larceny for taking items from a local grocery store.
- On Monday, Mar. 9, a Freeport resident reported a missing passport from a storage unit.
- On Tuesday, Mar. 10 at 10:45 a.m., a car hit and knocked over a light pole on Front Street.
- On Wednesday, Mar. 11 at 3 p.m., an Oceanside resident reported a hit-and-run accident on Peninsula Boulevard.
- On Wednesday, Mar. 11 at 5:40 p.m., a Rockville Centre resident reported sending money online for a necklace that was never received.
- On Thursday, Mar. 12 at 12:13 p.m., the drive-up ATM at a Citizen's Bank had its canopy damaged by a vehicle.
The players
Emanual Figueroa-Veliz
A 36-year-old Riverhead resident who was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and other traffic violations after being found driving with 35 suspensions on his driver's license.
Debra Barrow
A 64-year-old Elmont resident who was arrested and charged with petit larceny after taking items from a grocery store on Sunrise Highway.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to be vigilant in addressing public safety issues in our community.”
— Chief John Smith, Rockville Centre Police Chief
What’s next
The Rockville Centre Police Department will continue to monitor the area and investigate these incidents, with a focus on addressing repeat offenders and property crimes.
The takeaway
This report highlights the diverse range of crimes and issues the Rockville Centre community faces, from property theft to traffic violations, underscoring the importance of a well-resourced and responsive police force to maintain public safety.
