Crime & Safety
Man Cuffed After Domestic Dispute: Cops
The incident took place in Riverhead early Friday, police say.

RIVERHEAD, NY — A Riverhead man was arrested after a domestic dispute Friday, police said.
According to Riverhead Town Police, the incident took place at 7:42 a.m. at an undisclosed location.
Walter W. Backman, 59, was arrested and charged with second degree harassment and fourth degree criminal mischief, police said. He was transported to Riverhead Police Department for processing and held for arraignment, police said.
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