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Accused Check Fraudster Escapes Police Custody Outside Riverhead Walmart Accused Check Fraudster Escapes Police Custody Outside Riverhead Walmart
Accused Check Fraudster Escapes Police Custody Outside Riverhead Walmart An alleged check fraudster managed to slip away from police custody after being busted at a Long Island Walmart store. Suffolk County Police were called to the Riverhead Walmart, located on Old Country Road, at around 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 for a man who was reportedly trying to cash a US Department of Treasury check with a fraudulent passport ID card. When officers arrived, the suspect attempted to run away from the store but was apprehended and detained by police. However, a short time later he managed to slip into a waiting vehicle and flee the scene. Following an investigation by Riverh…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Commack Assault Know Him? Man Wanted For Commack Assault
Know Him? Man Wanted For Commack Assault Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted another man in a parking lot. The incident occurred in Commack around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at 10 Garet Place. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section, officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who pushed a 79-year-old man in a Commack parking lot. The victim suffered minor injuries. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with inform…
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At Huntington Station Deli Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At Huntington Station Deli
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At Huntington Station Deli A man was seriously injured during a stabbing at a Long Island deli during a dispute. The incident occurred around 10 p.m., Sunday, May 12, in Huntington Station inside Las Lajas Deli at 156 Depot Road. According to Suffolk County Police, two men were engaged in a verbal dispute inside Las Lajas Deli when one of the men stabbed the other in the neck, chest, and abdomen. Suffolk County Police officers arrived at the scene and arrested Adelcy Almendarez, age 50, of Huntington Station. The 40-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition, police sai…
1 Woman Killed, Another Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle West Islip Crash 1 Woman Killed, Another Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle West Islip Crash
1 Woman Killed, Another Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle West Islip Crash One woman was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11 in West Islip. The driver of a 2023 Infiniti Q50 was traveling westbound on Union Boulevard, just east of Route 231, when the vehicle lost control and side-swiped a westbound 2020 Hyandai Sonata causing both vehicles to crash, Suffolk County Police said. A female passenger in the Infiniti was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where she pronounced dead a short time later. Her identity has not yet been…
Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Middle Island Businesses, Police Say Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Middle Island Businesses, Police Say
Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Middle Island Businesses, Police Say Hundreds of illegal vape products were seized and two employees were arrested after they allegedly sold vapes to minors at a pair of Long Island businesses. Suffolk County Police conducted compliance checks at seven businesses as part of its “Operation Smoke Out” with the county health department's Tobacco Enforcement Unit on Thursday, May 9. Of the stores audited, two in Middle Island reportedly sold tobacco and vape products to customers under 21. The following employees were arrested on suspicion of unlawfully dealing with a child: Aaditya Patel, age 27, of Middle Island; employed at …
15-Year-Old Sexually Abused Inside Huntington Station Church Basement, Police Say 15-Year-Old Sexually Abused Inside Huntington Station Church Basement, Police Say
15-Year-Old Sexually Abused Inside Huntington Station Church Basement, Police Say A Long Island church member is accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl inside his place of worship. Clinton Bucknor, age 71, of Huntington, was arrested Thursday, May 9, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police detectives. According to police, the victim’s sister called 911 on Wednesday, May 8, saying her 15-year-old sister had been sexually abused by an employee at the Huntington Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located on West 9th Street. An investigation found that Clinton sent an inappropriate photo and text to the girl and had sexual contact with her in the church’s basemen…
Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Dies Following Hit-Run Crash In Dix Hills Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Dies Following Hit-Run Crash In Dix Hills
Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Dies Following Hit-Run Crash In Dix Hills A man has died days after suffering serious injuries in an early morning hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The incident happened at around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said 37-year-old Amilar Velasquez, of Huntington Station, was walking on the northbound shoulder of West Hills Road near West 16th Street when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills Velasquez was taken to Huntington Hospital in critical condition. In an update Thursday, M…
17-Year-Old Among 5 Burglars Targeting Bayport Business, Police Say 17-Year-Old Among 5 Burglars Targeting Bayport Business, Police Say
17-Year-Old Among 5 Burglars Targeting Bayport Business, Police Say Five suspects, including a 17-year-old, were arrested in connection with a commercial burglary on Long Island. The break-in happened at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in Bayport at Moe’s Sweet Air, located on Bernice Drive near Montauk Highway. Suffolk County Police said five males, all between the ages of 17 and 21, broke a window and stole money and vape products from the business. Following an investigation, Fifth Squad detectives arrested the following suspects on suspicion of third-degree burglary: Jordan Rivera, age 18, of Brentwood Christian Evans, age 21, of Brentwood Keyshawn …
ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach
ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach The identity has been released of a woman killed in a Long Island crash involving an allegedly impaired teen driving a stolen car. The crash happened at around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Centereach. The 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen 2008 Land Rover LR2 eastbound on Middle Country Road when he crashed the vehicle into the rear of a sedan being driven by a 73-year-old woman, Suffolk County Police said. The woman was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.  Late Monday morning, May 6, Suffolk County Police identified the victim a…
Teen Driving Impaired Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach, Police Say Teen Driving Impaired Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach, Police Say
Teen Driving Impaired Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach, Police Say A teen's stolen joyride turned deadly after he was accused of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a woman on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach The crash happened at around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Centereach. The 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen 2008 Land Rover LR2 eastbound on Middle Country Road when he crashed the vehicle into the rear of a sedan being driven by a 73-year-old woman, Suffolk County Police said. The woman wa…
Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague
Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague A woman was killed overnight in a crash on Long Island. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Copiague. The victim was crossing Sunrise Highway (Route 27) from north to south, between New Highway and Court Street, when she was struck by a westbound 2019 Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 62-year-old Islip woman, according to Suffolk County Police. The woman, who has not yet been identified by police, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the Traverse was not injured. Dete…
Agent Sells Phony Insurance Policy To Shirley Victim, Police Say Agent Sells Phony Insurance Policy To Shirley Victim, Police Say
Agent Sells Phony Insurance Policy To Shirley Victim, Police Say An insurance agent on Long Island is accused of selling a man a bogus policy, and police believe there could be additional victims. Joseph Cawley, age 37, was arrested at his Ridge home on Monday, April 29, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police. According to investigators, a Shirley man reached out to the agency saying he had paid Cawley for an auto insurance policy on Saturday, March 16, but never received any identification cards for the policy. In all, the man paid more than $1,550 for a policy that did not exist. Cawley, who works as an independent insurance broker, is c…
Harrowing Video Shows Moment Infant Revived After Fentanyl Poisoning At Lake Grove Home Harrowing Video Shows Moment Infant Revived After Fentanyl Poisoning At Lake Grove Home
Harrowing Video Shows Moment Infant Revived After Fentanyl Poisoning At Lake Grove Home A Long Island father and his suspected drug dealer are facing charges after an infant boy nearly died from fentanyl poisoning. Emergency crews were called to a Lake Grove home on Colmar Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 13 after getting a 911 call reporting an unresponsive 11-month-old boy. By the time they arrived, the child had turned blue, his eyes were rolled back in his head, and he was struggling to breathe, prosecutors said. He was loaded into an ambulance but stopped breathing on the drive to Stony Brook University Hospital. Medics then made the decision to pull over so a Suffolk County P…
Severed Remains: 2 Charged With Murdering Couple In Amityville As Gruesome Details Revealed Severed Remains: 2 Charged With Murdering Couple In Amityville As Gruesome Details Revealed
Severed Remains: 2 Charged With Murdering Couple In Amityville As Gruesome Details Revealed Months after the mutilated remains of a Hudson Valley couple were found strewn across Long Island, prosecutors have charged two suspects with their murders. Jeffrey Mackey, age 36, and Alexis Nieves, age 33, both of Amityville, were arraigned on additional charges of murder and related offenses in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 26 in the killings of Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely. Prosecutors said the couple was stabbed to death after entering Mackey and Nieves’ Amityville residence on Railroad Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Earlier Report: Dismembering Dead Body Would Be Fel…
21-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Woman In Bay Shore 21-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Woman In Bay Shore
21-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Woman In Bay Shore A man has been charged with drunk driving after a woman was seriously injured in a Long Island crash. It happened around 8:20 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in Bay Shore. A 21-year-old was driving a 2014 Chrysler 300 northbound on Fifth Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto Fairtown Road, causing a southbound 2020 Kawasaki motorcycle to crash into his vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old Central Islip woman, was airlifted via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. John Her…
New Update: Missing Sound Beach 22-Year-Old Found New Update: Missing Sound Beach 22-Year-Old Found
New Update: Missing Sound Beach 22-Year-Old Found Update: A 22-year-old Long Island man who went missing has been found. Matthew Zoll had last been last seen at his home in the hamlet of Sound Beach at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 27.  Late Sunday afternoon, April 28, Suffolk County Police announced he's been located, unharmed. Original report: A 22-year-old Long Island man has gone missing, and authorities are asking the public for help locating him. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Matthew Zoll, who was last seen at his home in the hamlet of Sound Beach at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 27.…
'Coordinated Scam': Police Intercept Monetary Exchange Targeting North Amityville Woman 'Coordinated Scam': Police Intercept Monetary Exchange Targeting North Amityville Woman
'Coordinated Scam': Police Intercept Monetary Exchange Targeting North Amityville Woman A suspect has been nabbed in connection with a computer scam that defrauded a Long Island woman of thousands of dollars.  Detectives said they believe it's a coordinated scheme involving multiple people. According to Suffolk County Police, a 65-year-old North Amityville resident received an alert on her computer informing her to contact Apple Support.  The woman called the number and was informed that her bank accounts had been hacked, and she had been charged $12,000.  To halt the reported withdrawal and fix the purported hack, she agreed to meet a courier a…
DWI Suspect Dies While In Custody At Bay Shore Police Precinct DWI Suspect Dies While In Custody At Bay Shore Police Precinct
DWI Suspect Dies While In Custody At Bay Shore Police Precinct A suspected impaired driver accused of crashing into another vehicle on Long Island died while in police custody. Suffolk County Police said Joseph Leonard, age 58, of West Islip, was found dead in his holding cell at the agency’s 3rd Precinct in Bay Shore at around 9 a.m. Friday, April 26. It came hours after he was arrested in Brentwood Thursday evening, April 25, following a suspected drunk driving crash on Pine Aire Drive near 5th Avenue. Police said Leonard was driving a Jeep Wrangler with a revoked license when he rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a light. When officers arrived, they f…
Newborn Suffers Brain Injury After Setauket Dad’s ‘Brutal’ Abuse Caught On Video: DA Newborn Suffers Brain Injury After Setauket Dad’s ‘Brutal’ Abuse Caught On Video: DA
Newborn Suffers Brain Injury After Setauket Dad’s ‘Brutal’ Abuse Caught On Video: DA A Long Island father repeatedly abused his newborn son, culminating in the child suffering a traumatic brain injury, prosecutors allege. Vincent DiStasi, age 31, of South Setauket, was formally charged with assault and related offenses in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, April 25, after prosecutors said he repeatedly abused his 5-week-old son to the point of needing emergency surgery. According to the indictment, Suffolk County Police were called to Stony Brook University Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 21 after the unresponsive infant was brought to the emergency department by ambulance.  …
Melville Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say Melville Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say
Melville Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say The State Liquor Authority cited a Long Island restaurant manager for violations for allegedly illegally operating a nightclub after receiving several complaints from the community. SLA inspectors and the Suffolk County Police visited Bijou Modern American Asian Restaurant in Melville on Thursday, April 25. During the inspection, police issued several summonses for SLA violations to the restaurant manager, Michael DeFrancesco, age 32, of Lynbrook.  A bag of cocaine was found on the floor of the establishment, Suffolk County Police said.  The Town of Huntington Fire Marshall…
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale A Long Island resident was killed in an overnight crash just north of the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in East Farmingdale. Suffolk County Police said the man was operating a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Highway when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The victim, identified as James Pust, age 38, of East Northport, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, where he was pronounced dead.
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect 15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect Police are turning to the public in hopes of locating an alleged MS-13 gang member accused of taking part in the luring and stabbing of a teenager. In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Suffolk County Police asked for tips in the search for Josue Zepeda Padilla, one of seven people indicted for the robbery, kidnapping and gang assault of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, Jan. 6. According to police, the group lured the teen to the Huntington train station where they beat him and forced him into a car before driving him to Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood. Once the…
Gilgo Beach Murders: Police Searching Wooded Area In Manorville For New Evidence, Report Says Gilgo Beach Murders: Police Searching Wooded Area In Manorville For New Evidence, Report Says
Gilgo Beach Murders: Police Searching Wooded Area In Manorville For New Evidence, Report Says Multiple police agencies are searching a wooded area on Long Island looking for new evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial murders case, WNBC reports. Investigators are focused on a “large, wooded area” in Manorville, near Wading River Road north of the Long Island Expressway, a New York State Police official told the outlet. At least one K9 unit was on scene. A spokesperson for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office would not confirm that the search is specifically related to the Gilgo Beach killings, but told Daily Voice that Suffolk County Police, NYPD, and New York State Police are a…
Wyandanch Dirt Biker Rider Charged With Reckless Driving Wyandanch Dirt Biker Rider Charged With Reckless Driving
Wyandanch Dirt Biker Rider Charged With Reckless Driving A Long Island man was charged with reckless driving after police spotted him allegedly running red lights, speeding, and driving on the opposite side of traffic. Talique Carter, age 34, of Wyandanch, was arrested around 7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 18, in Wyandanch. According to Suffolk County Police, officers on patrol watched as Carter, driving an X-Pro Dirt Bike, drove recklessly at a high rate of speed on Mount Avenue. Officers said Carter was driving on the opposite side of traffic and disobeying multiple traffic control devices.   Carter was caught by officers…
'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash In Bay Shore 'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash In Bay Shore
'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash In Bay Shore First responders and local leaders are pouring out condolences for a beloved EMT who was killed in a late-night car crash on Long Island. The wreck happened at around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Bay Shore near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Spur Drive North. Suffolk County Police said a 32-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a Volkswagen sedan northbound on 5th Avenue when he tried making a left turn onto Spur Drive North. He was then struck on the rear passenger side by a southbound Suzuki motorcycle. Earlier Report: Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Bay Shore Crash The motorcycl…
Bullet Strikes Man In Wallet In Broad Daylight At Coram Residence Bullet Strikes Man In Wallet In Broad Daylight At Coram Residence
Bullet Strikes Man In Wallet In Broad Daylight At Coram Residence Police are investigating an incident in which a man was shot in his wallet at a residence on Long Island. The incident happened at around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Coram. An unknown person fired multiple shots into a vehicle located at the intersection of Homestead Drive and Grant Court inside the Homestead Village Apartment Complex, Suffolk County Police said.  A bullet became lodged in the wallet of a man who was inside the vehicle. The man was not injured. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652 …
Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School
Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School A teenager has been accused of bringing a gun and ammunition to a Long Island school. The incident happened on Monday, April 15. Just before 11:30 a.m. Suffolk County Police Third Precinct officers responded to West Islip High School, located at 1 Lions Path after school officials reported a gun had been seized by staff from a student in the building.  A 17-year-old West Islip HS student who had a revolver and ammunition was arrested, said police. The student, who is not being identified due to his age, was charged by Third Squad detectives with three felonies: Crimi…
Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Shirley Home Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Shirley Home
Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Shirley Home A Long Island man has confessed to gunning down a 21-year-old victim and burning his body in a brutal Christmas night attack. Peter Pendzinski, age 24, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 12, in the death of 21-year-old Nathanael Rodriguez. Pendzinski admitted to picking up Rodriguez from his Bay Shore home at around midnight on Dec. 26, 2020. Moments later, he pulled out a revolver and shot Rodriguez five times in the head as the man sat in his passenger seat. Earlier Report: Man Arrested For Killing Victim,…
Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Bay Shore Crash Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Bay Shore Crash
Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Bay Shore Crash Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Bay Shore. A 32-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a 2016 Volkswagen sedan northbound on 5th Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto Spur Drive North and was struck on the rear passenger side of his vehicle by a man operating a southbound 2006 Suzuki motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist, whose name has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin, was transported to South Shore University Hospital…
Dealer Admits Selling 'Fetty Mix' To Suffolk County OD Victim, Inspiration For Proposed Law Dealer Admits Selling 'Fetty Mix' To Suffolk County OD Victim, Inspiration For Proposed Law
Dealer Admits Selling 'Fetty Mix' To Suffolk County OD Victim, Inspiration For Proposed Law A Long Island drug dealer has formally confessed to his role in the fatal overdose of a woman whose death sparked calls for changes to state law. Jaquan Casserly, age 34, of Holbrook, pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 5, in the death of 31-year-old Chelsey Murray. Investigators said Murray was found unresponsive in her Suffolk County residence in August 2022. She died days later at Stony Brook University Hospital from a fentanyl overdose. Related Report: Dealers Behind Fatal ODs Would Be Charged With Manslaughter Under…
Know Him? Man Wanted In Lake Grove For Attempting To Use Stolen Credit Cards, Cops Say Know Him? Man Wanted In Lake Grove For Attempting To Use Stolen Credit Cards, Cops Say
Know Him? Man Wanted In Lake Grove For Attempting To Use Stolen Credit Cards, Cops Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards. The incident occurred in Lake Grove on Sunday, March 17, after a wallet was stolen in Bohemia. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police, a wallet was reported stolen from Panera Bread, located at 5191 Sunrise Highway in Bohemia.  Police said that a short time later, a man attempted to use the credit cards at the Apple Store in the Smith Haven Mall. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an…