A Deer Park woman previously arrested after an alleged police pursuit in 2025 is now facing new charges after Suffolk County Police said she harassed a family member of the officer involved in her earlier arrest.
According to Suffolk County Police, Beatrix Lacroix, 31, made a harassing phone call on May 16 to a family member of an officer who arrested her following an alleged fleeing police incident in October 2025.
Police said Lacroix was arrested on May 18 and charged with Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree. She was arraigned May 19 at First District Court in Central Islip.
Court records show Lacroix pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. A temporary order of protection was issued during her arraignment and the case was adjourned to May 27 for a warrant review hearing.
The new charge comes while Lacroix is still facing charges tied to the October 2025 incident that led to her original arrest.
According to court records, Lacroix was arrested on Oct. 23, 2025 following an incident that occurred the night before. Prosecutors charged her with multiple vehicle and traffic violations, including reckless driving, running a red light, failing to stop at stop signs, improper signaling, imprudent speed, and improper licensing.
She was also charged with third-degree fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle. One count tied to that charge was later dismissed, while another remains pending in Suffolk First District Court.
Court records show Lacroix pleaded not guilty in that case as well. Her next appearance in the 2025 fleeing police case is scheduled for June 11 before Judge Bernard Cheng in First District Court in Central Islip.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina said police officers should not face retaliation against themselves or their families over arrests made in the line of duty.
“We expect our officers to carry out their duties professionally and without fear that arrests made in the line of duty will lead to intimidation, harassment, or retaliation against them or their families,” Catalina said. “Attempts to infiltrate or target the personal lives of our officers are unacceptable, and we will not tolerate any form of retaliation directed at those who serve and protect this community.”
Suffolk County PBA President Lou Civello also commented on the case, calling the allegations “chilling” and urging tougher laws to protect officers’ families.
A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
