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Know This Car? Help Wanted In Fatal Ronkonkoma Hit-Run
Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a car that is wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run.
The incident occurred in Ronkonkoma on Monday, May 20, on Ronkonkoma Avenue near Third Street.
According to Suffolk County Police, Elyse Crivaro was in the roadway on Ronkonkoma Avenue, near Third Street, on May 20, when she was struck by a dark-colored Toyota Prius that was traveling southbound at approximately 3:20 a.m.
Crivaro, age 21, of Holbrook, was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital, police said.
Suffolk County Crime Stop…
Fatal Hit-Run Patchogue Crash: 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim
One person was killed in an overnight hit-and-run Long Island crash.
The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. Monday, June 10, in Patchogue.
According to Suffolk County Police, the victim was operating a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle and traveling eastbound on Main Street when a westbound car turned left in front of the motorcycle onto Rider Avenue, causing the collision.
The vehicle, described as an older, dark-colored sedan, fled southbound on Rider Avenue.
The operator of the Suzuki, Christopher Hlavaty, age 22, of East Patchogue, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital…
Hauppauge Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail: Police
A man was arrested after he allegedly managed to intercept a nearly $80,000 check mailed from the US Treasury Department to a woman in Virginia.
Justin Meneses, age 25, was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, according to Nassau County Police.
Nearly three months before in Hicksville, on March 29, Meneses allegedly intercepted a check that was sent from the government’s Hardship Loan Program to a 57-year-old woman in the state of Virginia.
Meneses, who is from Hauppauge, altered and deposited the $79,876.52 check into his personal account, police said.
He was arrested following an investiga…
Missing West Islip Man Found Safe Following Silver Alert
New update:
A Long Island man has been found one day after relatives reported him missing.
Robert Lynch, age 94, of West Islip, had last been seen at around 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, in Bay Shore on Pine Aire Drive after leaving for a Costco outing.
In an update Wednesday, June 5, Suffolk County Police said Lynch was located and was unharmed. No other details were given.
Original story:
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing.
Robert Lynch, age 94, of West Islip, left his Edgewood Road at around 11:15 a.m…
Fatal Long Island Crash: 21-Year-Old Drove High, T-Boned Car, Fled In Police Car, DA Alleges
A young woman was indicted on charges including manslaughter for allegedly running a red light and crashing into a car, fatally wounding one person before fleeing the scene in a police cruiser.
Rachel Lodice, age 21 of Jericho, faced her arraignment on Wednesday, June 4 for the Massapequa crash, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Original Report - Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police
On the evening of Tuesday, April 23, Lodice began driving her 2023 Kia Rio, heading south on Hicksville Road at a high rate of speed and under…
Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island
A man who allegedly stole a car, a necklace, and more was caught after he caused a three-car collision that injured two.
The chain of events happened on Friday, May 31, and began in Freeport, according to the Nassau County Police.
Near Broadway and North Columbus Avenue in Freeport, 30-year-old Jarred Sowers allegedly walked up to a 27-year-old woman, grabbed the necklace from her neck, and drove off in a white sedan.
A short time later, at the intersection of Nassau Road and Woods Avenue in Roosevelt, Sowers reportedly hit two other cars, injuring a 45-year-old woman and a 28-year-ol…
Cricket Cup Arrest: Man Jumps Fence, Runs Onto Long Island Field, Police Say
A Maryland man was arrested during a World Cricket Cup game on Long Island after he allegedly attempted to run onto the field.
It happened on Saturday, June 1, in East Meadow, according to Nassau County Police.
At approximately 1 p.m. that day, during the India versus Bangladesh match, police said that 31-year-old Ashwin Godker jumped over the fence at Eisenhower Stadium, located at 1899 Park Boulevard.
Godker, who is from Gaithersburg, Maryland, then ran out onto the field and toward the players.
Police were able to arrest Godker on the field and no injuries were reported.
Godker wa…
19-Year-Old Duo Nabbed In Robbery, Attempted Robberies Of Mail Carriers In Suffolk County: Cops
A pair of 19-year-olds were arrested in connection with a string of attempted robberies, one of them successful, targeting mail carriers on Long Island.
Aaron Nelson, of Deer Park, was taken into custody Thursday evening, May 30, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police detectives.
It came months after a second suspect, Chrisnell Maitre, of Deer Park, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 29.
Investigators said Nelson and Maitre have attempted to rob several US Postal Service workers of their mailbox keys around Suffolk County since October 2023.
One robbery occurred in North Baby…
18-Year-Old Duo Rob Long Island Macy's, Police Say
Two teens were nabbed after they allegedly stole items from a Long Island mall, with one resisting arrest, police said.
It happened on Thursday, May 30 in Garden City.
The pair — Kayshawn King and Jeremy Higgins, both 18 — were at the Macy’s in the Roosevelt Field Mall when, just after 6 p.m., they reportedly attempted to steal hidden merchandise.
According to Nassau County Police, a 23-year-old employee tried to stop the teens; as he escorted them back into the store, Higgins attempted to flee.
Police said Higgins “physically resisted” the employee and after a brief struggle, both te…
29-Year-Old From Farmingville Killed In Smithtown Crash
Police are investigating a fatal overnight Long Island crash.
It happened around 3:45 a.m. Friday, May 31, in Smithtown, on East Main Street, approximately 100 feet west of Terry Road.
Suffolk County PD detectives say they determined Cory Fitzpatrick, age 29, of Farmingville, was traveling eastbound on a 1999 Harley-Davidson when he lost control of the motorcycle.
According to police, the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a curb, a sign, and a fire hydrant before crashing into a fence.
Fitzpatrick was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of…
Mastic Man, 30, Nabbed On Child Porn Charges, Police Say
A man on Long Island has been found to be in possession of child pornography, authorities announced.
Dylan Mulvihill, age 30, was arrested on Wednesday, May 29, New York State Police announced.
A cyber tip generated by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) led state investigators to obtain a search warrant against Mulvihill, who lives in Mastic.
After seizing Mulvihill’s computers, cell phones, USB, hard drives, and more, he was arrested and charged with the following:
Possession of a sexual performance by a child, three counts;
Promoting a sexual performance by a child, three…
