Two E. Northport Parks Vandalized

A rash of vandalism and destruction is sweeping Huntington's parks. Ten recently planted trees were knocked over and three pulled out of the ground at on Saturday and both bathrooms at were vandalized with graffiti on Wednesday, Suffolk Police said Friday.

These were the latest incidents in a wanton campaign of destruction that began with damage to property in the men's bathroom of Heckscher Park on Oct. 14. The following day, similar damage was done to the men’s bathroom at Mill Dam Park in Halesite, and between the evening of Oct. 23 and the early morning of Oct. 24 someone vandalized both the men’s and women’s bathrooms as well as the playground at Wolf Hill Park. During the evening of Oct. 29 four sinks and toilets in the women’s restroom in Heckscher Park were damaged.

Crime Stoppers and the Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Detective Squad are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the person(s) responsible for criminal mischief in area parks.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, or text SCPD and your message to CRIMES. All calls will be kept confidential.