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Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car In North Amityville Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car In North Amityville
Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car In North Amityville A boy suffered severe injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 9:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in North Amityville. The 17-year-old was walking westbound across New Highway at the intersection of Pine Road when he was struck by a 2007 Toyota Prius traveling southbound, according to Suffolk County Police. The boy, a resident of North Amityville, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with critical injuries.  The driver of the Toyota, a 45-year-old Brentwood woman, was not injured.  Detectives are asking anyon…
'Not Justice': Family Angered After Drug Dealer Behind Copiague Man's Death Dodges Prison 'Not Justice': Family Angered After Drug Dealer Behind Copiague Man's Death Dodges Prison
'Not Justice': Family Angered After Drug Dealer Behind Copiague Man's Death Dodges Prison Prosecutors and relatives are outraged after an admitted drug dealer was allowed to dodge prison despite selling the fentanyl that killed a Long Island man. Omar Aitcheson, age 31, of North Amityville, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 13. According to prosecutors, Aitcheson sold a mix of fentanyl and tramadol to three Copiague men who thought they were buying cocaine in October 2023. Earlier Report: Deadly Cocktail: Long Island Dealer's Fentanyl Mix Kills Man, Causes 2 Other Overdoses, DA Says Fen…
Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale
Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale Three men have been charged with murder after a victim was found dead on the side of a Long Island roadway. Suffolk County Police  First Precinct officers in East Farmingdale responded to Garity Place after a passerby called 911 to report a man on the side of the road at approximately 1:35 a.m. Saturday, June 22. The man, Juan Carlos Diaz Geronimo, age 48, of North Amityville, was pronounced dead at the scene by the East Farmingdale Fire Department. It was determined that Diaz Geronimo, 48, of North Amityville, was strangled, according to police. On Monday, July 22, Suffolk Coun…
Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police
Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police A Long Island woman has been accused of driving drunk with a child in the vehicle. According to Suffolk County Police, the woman was driving a 2014 Audi Q5 northbound in North Amityville on Route 110, near Ritter Avenue, when she rear-ended one vehicle and collided with another, causing the Audi to overturn at approximately 5:40 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Her 9-year-old daughter was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for precautionary reasons.  The driver of the vehicle that was rear-ended was transported to the same hospital for treatment of minor in…
North Amityville 48-Year-Old Found Dead On Side Of Road In East Farmingdale North Amityville 48-Year-Old Found Dead On Side Of Road In East Farmingdale
North Amityville 48-Year-Old Found Dead On Side Of Road In East Farmingdale Police are investigating after a man was found dead on the side of a Long Island roadway. Click here for a new, updated story: Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale Suffolk County Police  First Precinct officers in East Farmingdale  responded to Garity Place after a passerby called 911 to report a man on the side of the road at approximately 1:35 a.m. Saturday, June 22. The man, Juan Carlos Diaz Geronimo, age 48, of North Amityville, was pronounced dead at the scene by the East Farmingdale Fire Department. It was determined that D…
'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…
Long Island Man Admits To Attempted Murder Of Police Officer Long Island Man Admits To Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
Long Island Man Admits To Attempted Murder Of Police Officer A Long Island man pleaded guilty in court to attempted first-degree murder for allegedly shooting a police officer last year. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said that Jayvon Bell, age 21, of Amityville, admitted shooting at an officer who was attempting to arrest him. “Jayvon Bell showed complete disregard for human life when he shot at Suffolk County police officers,” said Tierney.  According to court documents and the defendant’s statements during his guilty plea, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, a taxi driver responded to the North Amityville area to …
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection Five workers at a Long Island restaurant have been charged after a State Liquor Authority inspection overnight which led to the business being shut down. According to Suffolk County Police, at around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, three patrons inside Casa Bella, located in North Amityville at 577 Broadway, were found in possession of cocaine in plain view. During the investigation, police say unclaimed drugs were also discovered on the floor.  The manager of the restaurant, Henry Segovia, age 34, of West Babylon, was charged with criminal…
North Amityville Man Accused Of Intentionally Crashing Into Police Vehicle In West Babylon North Amityville Man Accused Of Intentionally Crashing Into Police Vehicle In West Babylon
North Amityville Man Accused Of Intentionally Crashing Into Police Vehicle In West Babylon A man is facing a host of charges after he allegedly fled the scene of a Long Island traffic stop and intentionally crashed his vehicle into an unmarked police vehicle. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 20 in West Babylon. Suffolk County Police First Precinct patrol officers observed a 2018 Nissan Altima without a rear license plate light and noticed the driver wasn’t wearing a seatbelt.  The officers conducted a traffic stop and the Altima, driven by Naquan Reid, age 33, of North Amityville, stopped at the corne…
Deadly Cocktail: Long Island Dealer's Fentanyl Mix Kills Man, Causes 2 Other Overdoses, DA Says Deadly Cocktail: Long Island Dealer's Fentanyl Mix Kills Man, Causes 2 Other Overdoses, DA Says
Deadly Cocktail: Long Island Dealer's Fentanyl Mix Kills Man, Causes 2 Other Overdoses, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of selling a deadly drug cocktail that led to a man’s fatal overdose and hospitalized two others. Omar Aitcheson, age 31, of North Amityville, was arraigned on multiple charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 6. According to prosecutors, Aitcheson sold a mix of fentanyl and tramadol to three Copiague men who thought they were buying cocaine on Sunday, Oct. 8. Fentanyl is a powerful, synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than heroin. Ingesting just two milligrams can be fatal. The group snorted the substance and immediately began showing si…
Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Collision Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Collision
Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Collision Police are investigating a fatal crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened in North Amityville around 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. The victim was riding a 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on New Highway when he struck a southbound 2021 Dodge ProMaster van, driven by a 38-year-old Copiague resident who was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Albany Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Wilmer Castillo, age 43, of Copiague, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead.  The driver of the Dodge was alone in the…
Woman Dies In Fire At Long Island Home Woman Dies In Fire At Long Island Home
Woman Dies In Fire At Long Island Home Police are investigating a house fire on Long Island that claimed a woman's life. Emergency crews were called just after 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, for a fire in North Amityville, at the Gildersleeve mobile home park on Broadway. When firefighters arrived, they found a woman dead inside one of the units, according to Suffolk County Police. Authorities did not reveal her name, age, or hometown. An official cause of death will be determined by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office. Nobody else was injured in the fire and no other buildings were damaged. The cause of the fire is und…
Man Struck, Killed By Car In Front Of Long Island Business Man Struck, Killed By Car In Front Of Long Island Business
Man Struck, Killed By Car In Front Of Long Island Business Police are investigating an early-morning car crash that left a pedestrian dead in front of a Long Island business. The incident happened just before 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, on Route 110 in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police. A 59-year-old man was crossing the roadway in front of the Amityville Laundromat when he was struck by a southbound Hyundai Santa Fe. The victim died at the scene. Police have not released his name or hometown. The driver, a 50-year-old Bay Shore resident, was not injured and remained at the scene. Detectives are asking anyone with information i…
3-Year-Old Girl Hurt, Suspect Dead After Police Standoff In Ridge 3-Year-Old Girl Hurt, Suspect Dead After Police Standoff In Ridge
3-Year-Old Girl Hurt, Suspect Dead After Police Standoff In Ridge A young girl is seriously injured and a suspect is dead after an overnight police standoff on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Homicide detectives went to a residence in Ridge on Tuesday, Aug. 22 to investigate a murder that had occurred in Central Islip in June, when authorities say the suspect fired a handgun at them, seriously injuring a child, before shooting and killing himself. Following up on a murder that had occurred at 117 Hawthorne Ave. on Wednesday, June 19, homicide detectives arrived at 6B Ticonderoga Court, at approximately 8:30 p.m.  While in…
Drive-By Shooting Near Long Island House Seriously Injures Man: Police Drive-By Shooting Near Long Island House Seriously Injures Man: Police
Drive-By Shooting Near Long Island House Seriously Injures Man: Police Police are investigating a Long Island drive-by shooting that has left one person seriously injured. The shooting happened on Saturday, Aug. 19 in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police. A 29-year-old was standing outside a home on Prospect Street when, at approximately 3:30 p.m., he was shot at. The suspect, who is currently at large, was described as a man in a dark-colored four-door sedan. Police reported that the victim, whose identity has not been released, was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. The investig…
Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce
Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce A Long Island man faces multiple animal cruelty charges when his dog died after allegedly being left in a car on a hot day, authorities announced. On Monday, Aug. 7, the Suffolk County SPCA announced the charges against Raymond Gonzalez, a 60-year-old North Amityville resident, for his alleged role in the death of Koko, his one-and-a-half-year-old dog. According to Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, Gonzalez left the German shepherd-husky mix alone inside a car on a hot day. After several hours, Koko was discovered to be dead. In addition to the animal cruelty charges, Gonzalez was …
20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA 20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA
20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA A young robbery suspect accused of opening fire on police during an arrest on Long Island has been formally charged with attempted murder. Jayvon Bell, age 20, of Amityville, was indicted on first-degree attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 1, for allegedly shooting at a Suffolk County Police officer in June 2023. According to prosecutors, Bell was initially wanted for robbing a taxi driver in North Amityville on May 10. He allegedly pointed a handgun at the driver’s head and demanded money from the driver, ultimately making off with $150. Earlie…
New Update: Alleged Motel Murderer Fled After Stabbing Victim On LI, DA Reports New Update: Alleged Motel Murderer Fled After Stabbing Victim On LI, DA Reports
New Update: Alleged Motel Murderer Fled After Stabbing Victim On LI, DA Reports A recent report from officials revealed new details about a man who is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing and killing a housemate at a Long Island motel. Philip Walker, aged 56 of Mastic, has been charged with second-degree murder following an investigation by the Suffolk County Homicide Squad, according to a release from the Suffolk County District Attorney.  Earlier Report: Killer, Victim ID'd After Fatal Stabbing At Shirley Motel: Police According to the DA’s Office, Walker and his alleged victim, 63-year-old Jimmy Vaughn, were both living in a group home in the Shi…
Wanted 21-Year-Old Opens Fire On Officers During Arrest Attempt On Long Island, Police Say Wanted 21-Year-Old Opens Fire On Officers During Arrest Attempt On Long Island, Police Say
Wanted 21-Year-Old Opens Fire On Officers During Arrest Attempt On Long Island, Police Say A 21-year-old robbery suspect shot at two police officers who then returned fire, injuring the gunman, during a shootout on Long Island, authorities said. The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police. At the time, the officers were transporting another inmate to a police station when they saw a man who was wanted for robbery and a missing firearm. The suspect, identified as Jayvon Bell, ran from the scene and the two officers chased after him on Maple Road, police said. As the officers were pursuing him, Bell pulled…
Deli Shooting: ‘Ruthless’ Killer Who Gunned Down Owner, Customers At LI Business Sentenced Deli Shooting: ‘Ruthless’ Killer Who Gunned Down Owner, Customers At LI Business Sentenced
Deli Shooting: ‘Ruthless’ Killer Who Gunned Down Owner, Customers At LI Business Sentenced A gunman who opened fire on several people inside a Long Island deli, killing its owner and another customer, will spend the rest of his life in prison. Dionicio Calderon, age 65, of Copiague, was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, March 16. It followed his jury conviction for murder and other charges stemming from a shooting inside the La Vaquita deli in Copiague, on Great Neck Road, in December 2020. Prosecutors said Calderon walked into the deli shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2020. After drinking for a while, and without warning, he pulled out…
Man Indicted For North Amityville Impaired Driving Crash That Paralyzed Victim, DA Says Man Indicted For North Amityville Impaired Driving Crash That Paralyzed Victim, DA Says
Man Indicted For North Amityville Impaired Driving Crash That Paralyzed Victim, DA Says A 27-year-old man was charged with vehicular assault after allegedly driving while impaired by drugs on Long Island and rear-ending another vehicle in a crash that caused a victim to become paralyzed in all four limbs. Tristan McLaughlin, of Seaford, was indicted on charges related to the crash that happened in North Amityville in October, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Jan. 4. “When you make the decision to get behind the wheel, you make the commitment to respect the lives and safety of others on the road,” Tierney said. This defendant’s alleged …
Police ID 53-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car In Amityville Police ID 53-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car In Amityville
Police ID 53-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car In Amityville Police have identified a 53-year-old man who was fatally struck by a car on Long Island earlier this week. Russell Squires, of North Amityville, was identified as the bicyclist who died in the crash on Route 110 in Amityville on the night of Monday, Dec. 26, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Earlier report - Person Killed After Being Struck By Car Near Long Island Intersection He was riding a bicycle from west to east across Route 110 near Ritter Avenue when a northbound 2009 Toyota Camry struck him at about 11:10 p.m., police said. SCPD said Squires was pronounced dead at t…
North Amityville Man Charged With Fatally Striking Mastic Man With Pickup Truck, Leaving Scene North Amityville Man Charged With Fatally Striking Mastic Man With Pickup Truck, Leaving Scene
North Amityville Man Charged With Fatally Striking Mastic Man With Pickup Truck, Leaving Scene A 22-year-old man was charged after investigators reported that he fatally struck a pedestrian with a pickup truck on Long Island and left the scene. The crash happened in Farmingdale at about 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. SCPD said Hugo Cuadra, of North Amityville, was driving a 2017 Toyota Tacoma north on State Route 110, just south of Route 109, when the Toyota veered off the road and struck a 44-year-old Hector Rodriguez, of Mastic, who was walking on the sidewalk. Police said Cuadra drove away from the scene. Rodriguez was…
Chain-Reaction North Amityville DWAI Crash Leaves Copiague Man Seriously Injured: Police Chain-Reaction North Amityville DWAI Crash Leaves Copiague Man Seriously Injured: Police
Chain-Reaction North Amityville Dwai Crash Leaves Copiague Man Seriously Injured: Police A chain-reaction Long Island crash involving an allegedly impaired driver left one person seriously injured overnight. It happened Saturday, Oct. 29 at about 8:30 p.m. in North Amityville. A Seaford man was driving a 2020 Nissan Frontier northbound on Route 110 when the vehicle struck the rear of a 2006 Toyota Sienna driven by a Copiague resident in the left turning lane at Nathalie Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. The impact of the crash pushed the Sienna into the southbound lanes of Route 110 where it struck a 2016 Toyota Camry and a 2011 Nissan Maxima that we…
Police Search For Driver Who Struck SUV In North Amityville, Pedestrian In Wyandanch Police Search For Driver Who Struck SUV In North Amityville, Pedestrian In Wyandanch
Police Search For Driver Who Struck SUV In North Amityville, Pedestrian In Wyandanch An investigation is underway after a driver crashed into an SUV and then struck and seriously injured a 60-year-old woman on Long Island. The incident happened at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said officers tried to pull over a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV that had just left a known drug location in the area of Sunrise Highway and Bayview Avenue in Amityville.  The Mercedes fled from police and struck a Subaru on County Line Road and Francine Avenue in North Amityville, according to the report. The driver of the Su…
Funding For ShotSpotter Detection System Approved In Suffolk County After Increase In Shootings Funding For ShotSpotter Detection System Approved In Suffolk County After Increase In Shootings
Funding For ShotSpotter Detection System Approved In Suffolk County After Increase In Shootings Following a significant increase in shootings, the Suffolk County Legislature has approved funding to restore the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system. The Legislature approved the funding on Tuesday, Oct. 11, for the technology that was discontinued in 2019, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced. According to the DA's Office, shooting incidents doubled from 2020 to 2021, after the ShotSpotter program was discontinued. In 2021, shootings increased by another 34 percent, Tierney said.  The DA's Office said 22 square miles, less than 1 percent of Suffolk County, ex…
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Crash Between Car, Minibus On Long Island, Police Say 1 Killed, 3 Injured In Crash Between Car, Minibus On Long Island, Police Say
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Crash Between Car, Minibus On Long Island, Police Say A 21-year-old woman was killed and three were people injured, including a student, during a crash between a car and a minibus on Long Island. The crash took place in North Amityville around 8 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 on Albany Avenue. According to the Suffolk County Police, the woman was driving a Honda Civic northbound on Albany Avenue, south of Russell Court, when her vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and struck a minibus. The woman, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. There were four people on the bus; the driver, a matron, and two st…
Suspect At Large After Man Walking Outside North Amityville Home Injured In Drive-By Shooting Suspect At Large After Man Walking Outside North Amityville Home Injured In Drive-By Shooting
Suspect At Large After Man Walking Outside North Amityville Home Injured In Drive-By Shooting Police on Long Island are searching for a suspect after a man was shot in a drive-by shooting while walking toward his car. The incident took place in North Amityville on Sunday, Sept. 11 on Glenmalure Street. According to Suffolk County Police, a 34-year-old man was walking outside of a Glenmalure Street home toward a 2020 Honda Accord when someone fired two shots out of the window of a white sedan.  Police said the vehicle may have been a Mercedes-Benz. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.  This is a developing s…
Suspect At Large After 20-Year-Old Shot In Front Of North Amityville Home Suspect At Large After 20-Year-Old Shot In Front Of North Amityville Home
Suspect At Large After 20-Year-Old Shot In Front Of North Amityville Home Police are investigating after a man was shot and injured by bullets fired from a passing car on Long Island. The incident took place in North Amityville around 8 p.m., Sunday, July 31. According to Suffolk County Police, a 20-year-old North Amityville man was standing in front of a home on Emerald Lane South when he was struck by two bullets fired from a passing motor vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152 o…
17-Year-Old Girl Accused Of Shooting Fellow Teen During Argument In North Amityville 17-Year-Old Girl Accused Of Shooting Fellow Teen During Argument In North Amityville
17-Year-Old Girl Accused Of Shooting Fellow Teen During Argument In North Amityville A 17-year-old Long Island girl was charged after police said she shot another teenager earlier this month. The Central Islip girl was arrested on Thursday, July 14, in the shooting that happened on Cahill Street in North Amityville at about 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, the Suffolk County Police Department announced. SCPD said two groups of people were arguing when the 17-year-old fired a shot from a handgun that struck the North Amityville girl in the leg. Police said the victim was hospitalized for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. SCPD said the 17-year-old was charged with:…
16-Year-Old North Amityville Girl Injured In Shooting 16-Year-Old North Amityville Girl Injured In Shooting
16-Year-Old North Amityville Girl Injured In Shooting Police are investigating a shooting that injured a teenager overnight. It happened just after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 in North Amityville. Two groups of females were engaged in a verbal dispute on Cahill Street when one of them fired a shot from a handgun, Suffolk County Police said.  The bullet struck the 16-year-old North Amityville girl in the leg. Everyone involved in the dispute, except the victim, fled the scene before officers arrived, according to police.  The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Detec…