Southampton Financial Advisor Stole Over $1M From Clients To Buy Car, High-End Clothing: Jury Southampton Financial Advisor Stole Over $1M From Clients To Buy Car, High-End Clothing: Jury
Southampton Financial Advisor Stole Over $1M From Clients To Buy Car, High-End Clothing: Jury A former investment adviser and founder of a New York financial advisory firm could spend decades in federal prison for conning his clients out of more than $1 million. Long Island resident Jeffrey Slothower, age 46, of Southampton, was found guilty of wire fraud and related charges by a jury in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, May 16. According to prosecutors, in 2017 Slothower targeted a California couple whose money he had managed at another financial services firm, promising them he could beat any rate of return they were receiving at his own firm, Battery Private. He offered t…
FedEx Sued After Former Poughkeepsie Driver Raped, Assaulted Teens FedEx Sued After Former Poughkeepsie Driver Raped, Assaulted Teens
FedEx Sued After Former Poughkeepsie Driver Raped, Assaulted Teens One of the victims of a former delivery driver in the region who was convicted of sexually assaulting three teens while on the job is now suing FedEx and the local parcel service for negligence. The lawsuit, which was filed on Monday, May 6, alleges that FedEx and the Dutchess County Parcel Service were negligent in the rape of a teen girl by Poughkeepsie resident Joshua J. Ginyard. This new suit comes less than four months after Ginyard, age 33, was released from prison on parole concerning the 2021 incident. Original Story: FedEx Driver Accused Of Raping, Sexually Abusing Teens…
Goshen Child Sex Abuser Who Fled Police, Crashed Car Into River Pleads Guilty Goshen Child Sex Abuser Who Fled Police, Crashed Car Into River Pleads Guilty
Goshen Child Sex Abuser Who Fled Police, Crashed Car Into River Pleads Guilty A Hudson Valley man who crashed his car into a river while attempting to flee from police formally confessed to sexually abusing a child. Orange County resident Craig Merlock, age 45, of Goshen, pleaded guilty to predatory sexual assault against a child in Orange County Court on Wednesday, May 15. According to prosecutors, he admitted that he engaged in oral sex with a child who was under the age of 13 in July 2023. Earlier Report: Hudson Valley Man Wanted For Child Sex Assault, Flees, Drives Car Into River Months later, on Sunday, Feb. 25, troopers spotted Merlock driving around G…
Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of WWE Star In Keansburg Month Before She Caused Deadly Wreck Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of WWE Star In Keansburg Month Before She Caused Deadly Wreck
Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of WWE Star In Keansburg Month Before She Caused Deadly Wreck Newly-released footage shows the New Jersey arrest of WWE star Tammy "Sunny" Sytch, just one month before she caused a deadly wreck that landed her in Florida prison. In On Feb. 24, 2022, Sytch, who was 49 at the time, was arrested in Keansburg and charged with multiple traffic violations including DUI, driving with a suspended/revoked license, driving without a license and more, as previously reported by Daily Voice. According to the description of the bodycam footage released by DriveThru Tours, citing police paperwork, Sytch had a blood alcohol level of .30% — nearly four times the …
'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Nassau County Burglaries: DA 'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Nassau County Burglaries: DA
'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Nassau County Burglaries: DA A man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary after he allegedly broke into several Long Island homes, stealing thousands of dollars worth of items. Vincent Dougherty, age 64, faced his arraignment on Wednesday, May 15, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Beginning in May 2021 and lasting a period of five months, Dougherty is alleged to have burglarized or attempted to burglarize several homes along the North Shore of Nassau County. According to the DA, Dougherty’s crimes took place in the early hours of the morning at homes adjacent to parks, wooded areas, or publ…
Capitol Riot: MTA Worker, Wife From Massapequa Participated In Jan. 6 Breach, Feds Say Capitol Riot: MTA Worker, Wife From Massapequa Participated In Jan. 6 Breach, Feds Say
Capitol Riot: MTA Worker, Wife From Massapequa Participated In Jan. 6 Breach, Feds Say A husband and wife from New York are the latest to be charged in connection with the breach of the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Long Island residents Kevin Moore, age 61, and Carol Moore, age 57, of Massapequa, are named in a four-count criminal complaint that was filed in US District Court in Washington, DC on Monday, May 13. According to investigators, the couple attended then-President Donald Trump’s speech at the Ellipse that morning before making their way to the Capitol building. Along the way, Carol Moore was seen draped in a blue Trump flag. Earlier Report: Pot-Smoking NY Rioter …
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Fitchburg $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Fitchburg
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Fitchburg It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater when they collected a check for $100,000 playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The winner claimed the ticket on Thursday, May 16. They purchased the "Quick $100s" ticket at Topps Liquor at 128 Water St. in Fitchburg. The store will receive a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  Related: 3 Win $100,000 Jackpots With Free Lottery Tickets The winner's name was not released.  The lottery boasted 571 winners who collected $600 or more on Thursday.  Click here to see a full list. 
Union County Lottery Player Wins $1K/Week For Life Union County Lottery Player Wins $1K/Week For Life
Union County Lottery Player Wins $1K/Week For Life A lottery player in Union County is going to be reaping the benefits of his prize for the rest of his life. A CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls in the Thursday, May 16 drawing, winning $1,000 a week for life. The ticket was sold at Quick Stop Convenience in Plainfield. 
WINNER! Somerset County Lotto Player Wins Big $$$ WINNER! Somerset County Lotto Player Wins Big $$$
Winner! Somerset County Lotto Player Wins Big $$$ It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Somerset County. Their ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, May 16, splitting the $100,000 jackpot. The winning numbers were: 05, 13, 14, 22 and 33 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The ticket was sold at Krauszer's in Hillsborough. 
Montgomery County Lotto Player Wins $1 Million From Scratch-Off Montgomery County Lotto Player Wins $1 Million From Scratch-Off
Montgomery County Lotto Player Wins $1 Million From Scratch-Off A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Gilbertsville became a millionaire playing the  Million Dollar Multiplier Madness Scratch-Off this week, state gaming officials say.  The Million Dollar Multiplier Madness is a $20 game with a top prize of $1 million.  All winners have up to a year from the date of purchase to claim their prizes by signing the back of their ticket and calling the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.  To learn more, visit palottery.com. 
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $50K In Bordentown WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $50K In Bordentown
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $50K In Bordentown A lucky Jersey Cash 5 lottery player from Burlington County split the jackpot and won $50,000 in the Thursday, May 16 drawing. The winning numbers were: 05, 13, 14, 22 and 33 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The winning ticket was sold at Acme #3961, 260 Dunns Mills Road in Bordentown;
'Microsoft' Scammer From Albany Cons Woman Out Of $8K, Police Say 'Microsoft' Scammer From Albany Cons Woman Out Of $8K, Police Say
'Microsoft' Scammer From Albany Cons Woman Out Of $8K, Police Say A man from the region conned an unsuspecting victim out of thousands by posing as a Microsoft employee, police said. Ming Shan Zhu, age 33, of Albany, was arrested on suspicion of grand larceny Tuesday, May 14, following a multi-agency investigation. Bethlehem Police said they were contacted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Florida after someone called a woman there claiming they worked for Microsoft. The scammer told the victim they needed $8,500 in Lowe’s gift cards in order to repair her computer. The woman then went to the retailer and bought 17 gift cards worth $500 each and gav…