Ronkonkoma Man Arrested for Robbing CVS Pharmacy

A Ronkonkoma man was arrested Thursday in connection with the robbery of a Farmingville pharmacy, police said.

Patrick O’Donnell, 22, a Sachem alumnus of Cheryl Drive, was arrested for the robbery of a CVS Pharmacy on Sunday, June 26. He was charged with robbery third degree and will be held overnight at the Sixth Precinct.

Police said he is scheduled to be arraigned July 1, at First District Court in Central Islip.

The pharmacy is located at 935 Horseblock Road. Last week police said he approached the pharmacy service counter and asked about the availability of specific prescription items at approximately 12:15 p.m. The man then left the store and returned a short time later.

He handed a pharmacy employee a note containing a threat and demanding prescription drugs and cash. The employee complied with the demand and the suspect fled the scene on foot.  

Suffolk police released surveillance photos and video of the robbery during the week.

The incident occurred directly next to a TD Bank which was robbed two weeks ago, and shortly after a Medford pharmacy was robbed and four people were killed.