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NY Doctor Charged For $1.3 Million Fraud Scheme NY Doctor Charged For $1.3 Million Fraud Scheme
NY Doctor Charged For $1.3 Million Fraud Scheme A New York doctor is accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of over $1.3 million. Federal prosecutors allege that Dr. Perry Frankel, age 64, of Roslyn, in Nassau County, submitted false billing claims to Medicare and Medicaid for office visits that were never performed for patients who received COVID-19 tests. The tests were done at mobile sites across Long Island through Frankel’s cardiology clinic, Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics PLLC, located in Great Neck. Frankel was not even in New York when some of the alleged office visits occurred, prosecutors said. “As alleged, exploiti…
NJ's Fetty Wap Out On $500K Bail After Indicted For Trafficking 100 Kilos Of Drugs Across US NJ's Fetty Wap Out On $500K Bail After Indicted For Trafficking 100 Kilos Of Drugs Across US
NJ's Fetty Wap Out On $500K Bail After Indicted For Trafficking 100 Kilos Of Drugs Across US Paterson native and rapper Fetty Wap was released from prison on a $500,000 bond after he was indicted last month in a cross-country drug trafficking scheme. The rapper, whose real name is William Junior Maxwell II, was one of six people including a 23-year-old New Jersey correctional officer charged in a federal case out of the Eastern District of New York. The "Trap Queen" singer was released by US District Judge Joanna Seybert on a $500,000 secured bond, GPS monitoring and other restrictions after an appearance in Central Islip, NY federal court. The rapper was named in the indictm…
Red Wave: Republican Candidates Win DA Races In Nassau, Suffolk Red Wave: Republican Candidates Win DA Races In Nassau, Suffolk
Red Wave: Republican Candidates Win DA Races In Nassau, Suffolk A new day has dawned on Long Island as Republicans claimed District Attorney seats in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. In Nassau, longtime prosecutor Anne Donnelly has declared victory against Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky in the battle for the open DA’s seat. According to the Board of Elections in Nassau County, Donnelly totaled 155,554 (60.22 percent) of the vote, versus 102,666 (39.74 percent) for Kaminsky. In Suffolk, Sini conceded after Tierney quickly garnered more than 57 percent of the vote to take an insurmountable lead. 
“Wow! What an amazing victory. I can’t thank you en…
Suffolk County IT Supervisor Accused Of Using County Resources To Mine Cryptocurrency Suffolk County IT Supervisor Accused Of Using County Resources To Mine Cryptocurrency
Suffolk County IT Supervisor Accused Of Using County Resources To Mine Cryptocurrency An information technology supervisor was arrested and accused of running a cryptocurrency mining operation out of Suffolk County offices, costing the county thousands of dollars in electricity.  Christopher Naples, age 42, of Mattituck, was arraigned on multiple felony charges Wednesday, Sept. 8, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini. Sini said Naples was charged with the following: Public corruption Third-degree grand larceny  Computer trespass Official misconduct “Mining cryptocurrency requires an enormous amount of resources, and miners have to navigate h…
Duo Indicted On Felony Charges For Allegedly Burglarizing Occupied Suffolk County Home Duo Indicted On Felony Charges For Allegedly Burglarizing Occupied Suffolk County Home
Duo Indicted On Felony Charges For Allegedly Burglarizing Occupied Suffolk County Home Two people were indicted for allegedly burglarizing a Long Island residence while the 88-year-old homeowner was present. Caesar Powell, age 29, and Tara Barton, age 23, both of Rocky Point, are each charged with multiple felony counts of burglary, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini. At about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, a man heard someone in his home located at Gibbs Pond Road in Nesconset. He called his grandson who contacted authorities, the DA's Office said.  Related - Man, Woman Nabbed For Burglarizing Suffolk County Home, Police Say Sini said the ma…
10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says 10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says
10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says Ten people were rescued and 89 dogs rescued following an investigation into an alleged interstate dogfighting ring on Long Island, the District Attorney announced. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced the arrests on Monday, Aug. 9, as the ring allegedly operated in Manhattan, and several other states including homes on Long Island. Officials said that the Pitbulls involved in the dogfighting ring were bred with the sole purpose of fighting and killing, with some breeders reportedly winning nearly $200,000 on a single fight. It is alleged that if the dogs failed to figh…
LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp
LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp A woman has been indicted for allegedly being intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit while driving a group of campers, and leaving the scene of two crashes on Long Island. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reported on Tuesday, Aug. 3, that Diane Juergens, age 61, of Ridge, has been indicted on: Multiple counts of driving while intoxicated,  20 counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated (Leandra's Law),  10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with property damag…
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle A Long Island man has been convicted of intentionally running over another man with his vehicle in 2019. Shatik Canady, age 43, of West Babylon, was convicted by a jury of murder on Thursday, June 17, for the death of Kawon Williams, 28, of Wyandanch in March 2019 in Lindenhurst. “This was not a typical hit-and-run; the defendant deliberately pursued and struck the victim with his vehicle before fleeing the scene,”  Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said. At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, Canady became engaged in a dispute with Williams, near the…
Long Island Man Indicted For Allegedly Sexually Abusing Six Children Long Island Man Indicted For Allegedly Sexually Abusing Six Children
Long Island Man Indicted For Allegedly Sexually Abusing Six Children The 52-year-old husband of a child care provider has been indicted for allegedly sexually abusing children while they were in his wife’s care at their Long Island home, the District Attorney’s Office announced. It is alleged that multiple children were sexually abused by Patchogue resident Angel Tacuri at separate times between 2010 and 2014 when the girls were between the ages of 3 and 9 and being cared for by his wife in their home. Original story - Long Island Child Care Provider's Husband Accused Of Sexually Abusing Children On Wednesday, June 16, Suffolk County District Attorney …
Long Island Man Admits Guilt In DWI Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Children Long Island Man Admits Guilt In DWI Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Children
Long Island Man Admits Guilt In DWI Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Children A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to drinking and driving in a crash that killed a mother of three. Farmingville resident Erika Bautista, 31, was driving her three daughters in a Honda on Route 83 in September last year when it became disabled in the right lane, police said. While in the right lane with her hazard lights on, just north of South Bicycle Path in Farmingville, Bautista’s Honda was struck by Shirley resident Chris Montpetit, age 36, who was intoxicated at the time. Bautista and her three daughters were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of “seriou…
Ex-NYPD Officer From Long Island Sentenced In Connection To Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Ex-NYPD Officer From Long Island Sentenced In Connection To Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
Ex-nypd Officer From Long Island Sentenced In Connection To Fatal Fentanyl Overdose A former NYPD officer from Long Island will spend time behind bars for conspiring to sell the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose. Officer Joseph Recca, age 28, of West Islip, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by two years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in February to charges that include manslaughter, criminal sale of a controlled substance, and conspiracy. Recca had also been charged with unauthorized use of a computer and official misconduct for allegedly running license plates using NYPD databases. Officials said the investigation began after police …
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart To Resign Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart To Resign
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart To Resign Suffolk County's top cop has announced she is stepping down to take a new job. Suffolk Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced Wednesday, April 14, that she is stepping down after three years on the job to become the director of public safety at Hofstra University. Hart, the first-ever woman to lead the Suffolk Police Department, took over just three years ago when the 2,500-member force was in a state of turmoil following a series of corruption scandals. She also faced a rise in MS-13 street violence and murders and the effects of the opioid epidemic. Hart, who worked for the FBI fo…
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Killed Mother Of Two Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Killed Mother Of Two
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Killed Mother Of Two A Long Island man has been indicted for leaving the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian dead. Mark Corrado, age 28, of West Babylon, was indicted on Thursday, April 1, for the Jan. 13 crash in Amagansett which left a mother of two dead, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini. “This was a horrible tragedy that has left two young children without their mother,” Sini said. “In addition to allegedly fleeing the scene, the driver took even further steps to avoid being identified and taking responsibility for his actions. We will seek to hold him accountable and obtain justice for…
Lethal Drugs Disguised As Prescription Pills Being Peddled On Long Island, DA Warns Lethal Drugs Disguised As Prescription Pills Being Peddled On Long Island, DA Warns
Lethal Drugs Disguised As Prescription Pills Being Peddled On Long Island, DA Warns Counterfeit prescription pills that are made of potentially lethal substances such as methamphetamine and fentanyl have been making the rounds on Long Island, authorities are warning. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini has issued an alert cautioning that police on Long Island have seen a new trend of methamphetamine being pressed into pills and marketed as Adderall. Fentanyl has also been marketed as subscription Oxycodone, Sini noted, creating a potential hazard situation on Long Island. 
“This is an extremely alarming trend that can put users’ lives at risk,” he said. "Anytime…
Firefighter Indicted For Alleged DWI, Killing Man In Wrong-Way Long Island Crash Firefighter Indicted For Alleged DWI, Killing Man In Wrong-Way Long Island Crash
Firefighter Indicted For Alleged DWI, Killing Man In Wrong-Way Long Island Crash An off-duty FDNY firefighter who allegedly had a blood alcohol content more than triple the legal limit when he killed a man in a wrong-way crash on Long Island has been charged in a nine-count indictment, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. Babylon resident Joseph Norris, a 15-year veteran of the FDNY, has been indicted for allegedly driving while intoxicated and killing a man in a wrong-way motor vehicle crash on the Sunken Meadow Parkway in November 2020. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said that Norris, age 38, has been charged with: Aggravated vehicular hom…
Teen Admits To Causing Triple-Fatal Long Island Crash Teen Admits To Causing Triple-Fatal Long Island Crash
Teen Admits To Causing Triple-Fatal Long Island Crash A Long Island teenager allegedly affiliated with a gang admitted to speeding in a stolen car that caused a fatal crash in Middle Island that killed three people. Bellport resident Nahriek Belford, now age 19, pleaded guilty this week to manslaughter, felony assault, and unlawfully fleeing police following a 2019 crash when he was 17 years old. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said that on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, police attempted to pull over Belford, an alleged Bloods gang member, when he rolled through a stop sign in Yaphank in a stolen Nissan Rogue. Rather than stopping for …
LI Social Services Employee Accused Of Fraudulently Obtaining Benefits For Family Members LI Social Services Employee Accused Of Fraudulently Obtaining Benefits For Family Members
LI Social Services Employee Accused Of Fraudulently Obtaining Benefits For Family Members A Long Island Department of Social Services employee has been arrested for allegedly fraudulently obtaining benefits for her family members. Paola Masi, 30, of Patchogue, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 22, for allegedly using her position to steal more than $5,000 in benefits for family members, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini. Masi has been employed by Suffolk DSS as a Social Services Examiner 1 since 2013 and is responsible for evaluating applications to determine an individual’s eligibility for benefits, the DA's Office said In 2018 and 2019, she allegedly used her pos…
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash Causing 7-Year-Old's Death Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash Causing 7-Year-Old's Death
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash Causing 7-Year-Old's Death A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash without reporting that resulted in the death of a 7-year-old boy. Phuoc Truong, a/k/a Philip Truong, 32, of Southampton, was indicted on Thursday, Dec. 10, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini. “This was an unspeakable tragedy, but we hope that the apprehension and indictment of this defendant bring some solace to the victim’s family,” Sini said.  The crash took place around 10:15 p.m., Sunday, May 31, when Truong was driving a 2008 Toyota Camry eastbound on Sunrise Highw…
14 Nabbed In Huge Long Island Drugs, Weapons Takedown, DA Announces 14 Nabbed In Huge Long Island Drugs, Weapons Takedown, DA Announces
14 Nabbed In Huge Long Island Drugs, Weapons Takedown, DA Announces More than a dozen on Long Island are facing charges for their roles in a drug ring that distributed heroin, meth, and prescription pills. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced this week that 14 Long Island residents have been charged, with an arrest warrant issued for a 15th suspect, who remains at large. The arrests come after a yearlong investigation by county and federal law enforcement into alleged drug dealing by gang members on Long Island, officials said. Both members of the Bloods and Latin Kings street gangs are among those arrested. According to officials, the b…
Long Island Sporting Goods Store Shut Down For Allegedly Selling Illegal Assault Firearms Long Island Sporting Goods Store Shut Down For Allegedly Selling Illegal Assault Firearms
Long Island Sporting Goods Store Shut Down For Allegedly Selling Illegal Assault Firearms A Long Island sporting goods store has been shut down and its owner is facing charges for allegedly illegally selling assault weapons and ammo, officials said. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced on Thursday, Jan. 9 that St. James resident Chester Pergan, 53, the owner of Chester’s Hunting and Fishing store in Ronkonkoma, pleaded not guilty to a 69-count indictment charging him with weapons offenses. Sini said that more than 100 assault rifles and nearly 850 high-capacity magazines were seized by investigators at Pergan’s store. After pleading not guilty, bail was set f…
Long Island Bloods Gang Members Accused Of Gun-Running Long Island Bloods Gang Members Accused Of Gun-Running
Long Island Bloods Gang Members Accused Of Gun-Running Fourteen alleged gang members and associates of the Bloods gang on Long Island have been arrested and charged as part of a 127-count indictment for their roles in a gun-running scheme that spanned across the East Coast. A yearlong investigation into the gang led to the seizure of 73 illegal weapons that were trafficked into Suffolk County through an “Iron Pipeline,” with most of the weapons coming to Long Island through Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina, Suffolk County Attorney Timothy Sini said.  Those charged include: Curtis Bostic, 28, of Hempstead; Scott Brown, 25, of Middle …
Man Indicted For Crash That Seriously Injured 18-Month-Old Child In Suffolk County Man Indicted For Crash That Seriously Injured 18-Month-Old Child In Suffolk County
Man Indicted For Crash That Seriously Injured 18-Month-Old Child In Suffolk County A North Amityville man has been charged in a 15-count indictment for allegedly leaving the scene of a crash in Mastic Beach that critically injured a toddler and caused injuries to four others. On March 20, Ronald Hubbard, 45, was driving his Nissan Altima west on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach when a Suffolk County Police officer spotted that he didn’t have a front license plate, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said. When the officer turned to initiate a traffic stop, Hubbard allegedly sped away onto Oakwood Drive before turning southbound on Flower Road. While attempting …
Man, Woman Accused Of Drug Dealing Nabbed In Riverhead Raid Man, Woman Accused Of Drug Dealing Nabbed In Riverhead Raid
Man, Woman Accused Of Drug Dealing Nabbed In Riverhead Raid Two area residents were allegedly nabbed with heroin and cocaine following a raid by the Riverhead Police Department along with East End Drug Task Force. Richard Kayte, 38, and Charlene Crump, 61, both of 47 Hinda Blvd., Riverhead, were busted on Monday, April 15, following an investigation into complaints of drug activity in the neighborhood, said Riverhead Police. During the search of the home, officers found quantities of heroin, and cocaine were recovered, along with, items and materials to cut, process and package heroin for sale, police said. Kayte was charge…