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Gunman Admits To Broad Daylight Shooting Injuring 2 Outside Shirley Home Of Former Rep. Zeldin Gunman Admits To Broad Daylight Shooting Injuring 2 Outside Shirley Home Of Former Rep. Zeldin
Gunman Admits To Broad Daylight Shooting Injuring 2 Outside Shirley Home Of Former Rep. Zeldin The gunman in a broad daylight shooting that injured two teenagers outside the New York home of former Rep. Lee Zeldin formally confessed. Long Island resident Noah Green, age 20, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Sept. 12. Prosecutors said Green was riding in a stolen SUV with another individual when they spotted three rival gang members walking along Saint George Drive West in Shirley at around 2:20 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2022. Earlier Report: Man Charged Amid Investigation Into Shooting That Injured 2 Near Lee Zeldin'…
6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale 6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale
6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale A group of men were all arrested after at least two people were stabbed or slashed when a fight broke out near a college. It happened in Uniondale on Wednesday, June 19, according to Nassau County Police. At around 4:20 p.m. that day, an altercation occurred between two men outside of 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, on the outskirts of the Hofstra University campus. The fight soon escalated, with four other men reportedly joining in. One victim was slashed in the back of the thigh and another was cut on their ear before police intervened and arrested the following people: Isaiah Moore, ag…
19-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Off Shots At Storefronts In Mount Vernon: Police 19-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Off Shots At Storefronts In Mount Vernon: Police
19-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Off Shots At Storefronts In Mount Vernon: Police A 19-year-old man faces several charges after firing shots on a public street in Westchester, damaging storefronts in the process, officials announced. Port Chester resident Tyshawn Watkins, age 19, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in connection with an incident on Friday, Nov. 17 in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen said.  According to Allen, on the day of the incident at around 4 p.m., Watkins allegedly fired multiple gunshots in the area of South 2nd Avenue and West 3rd Street, damaging several storefronts. Luckily though, no injuries were repo…
New Update: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of NYPD Officer From Long Island New Update: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of NYPD Officer From Long Island
New Update: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of Nypd Officer From Long Island A 22-year-old man with no police record has been charged with the attempted murder of an NYPD officer from Long Island. Devin Spraggins, a transient who has several addresses in the Bronx, was apprehended by US Marshals and New York Police detectives around 9 p.m., Thursday, April 6, for the attempted murder of NYPD Officer Brett Boller, age 22, of Hauppauge on Wednesday, April 5, said NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig. Boller, a rookie and the son of Don Boller, a homicide detective with the NYPD for some 30 years, was shot in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, NYPD said. A bus driver…
Man Charged With Shooting Of 2 Men At Hudson Valley Restaurant Man Charged With Shooting Of 2 Men At Hudson Valley Restaurant
Man Charged With Shooting Of 2 Men At Hudson Valley Restaurant A Hudson Valley man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of two men inside an area restaurant. The incident took place in Rockland County on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Haverstraw at the P&D Seafood restaurant at 9 Main St. Haverstraw police responded to the area of 9 Main St., on a report of shots fired in the area, said Capt. John Gould Jr., of the Haverstraw Police. During an investigation, it was determined that two men were shot inside the restaurant, Gould said. An extensive investigation led police to Percy Ayers, age 38, of Nanuet, he added. Ayers was arrest…
New Charges: 21-Year-Old Indicted In Yonkers Domestic Shooting, DA Says New Charges: 21-Year-Old Indicted In Yonkers Domestic Shooting, DA Says
New Charges: 21-Year-Old Indicted In Yonkers Domestic Shooting, DA Says A 21-year-old man from the Hudson Valley has been indicted for a shooting in Westchester County that left one victim injured.  Earlier Report - 21-Year-Old From Area Charged In Yonkers Domestic Shooting Rockland County resident Nahkeem Janvier of Spring Valley has been charged with attempting to murder a 33-year-old victim in Yonkers at an apartment located at 32 Vineyard Ave. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to an announcement by Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah from Tuesday, Dec. 6.  On the day of the shooting, around 2:45 a.m., Janvier fired thr…
Roommate Stabbed 31-Year-Old In Chest During Dispute Over Loud Music On Long Island, Police Say Roommate Stabbed 31-Year-Old In Chest During Dispute Over Loud Music On Long Island, Police Say
Roommate Stabbed 31-Year-Old In Chest During Dispute Over Loud Music On Long Island, Police Say A 61-year-old Long Island man is accused of stabbing his roommate during an argument over loud music, authorities said. Nassau County Police were called at around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, with reports that a man had been stabbed in Bellmore before walking to a nearby convenience store, located near Merrick Road and Park Place. Investigators said the incident began when Frank Liguori approached his 31-year-old roommate about the volume of his music. The argument escalated and Liguori stabbed the victim in the chest, according to police. The victim was able to make his way to a nearby …
Teen Duo Nabbed In Mount Pleasant With Gun Following Chase, Police Say Teen Duo Nabbed In Mount Pleasant With Gun Following Chase, Police Say
Teen Duo Nabbed In Mount Pleasant With Gun Following Chase, Police Say Two teens were nabbed for allegedly having a weapon following a chase in Northern Westchester. The incident took place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Mount Pleasant.  According to the Westchester County Police, officers attempted to stop the teens after receiving notice from the state police they were driving a vehicle without a license. When officers attempted to stop the teens, the 19-year-old driver fled on the parkway until he became stuck in traffic in Mount Pleasant and was arrested along with his 17-year-old passenger, police said. A further investigati…
Man Accused Of Shooting Capital District Woman Through Window Arrested Man Accused Of Shooting Capital District Woman Through Window Arrested
Man Accused Of Shooting Capital District Woman Through Window Arrested Police say they've nabbed the man suspected of shooting a 60-year-old Albany woman through her own window. Raheem Hines, age 44, of Albany, was arrested Monday, May 16, according to authorities. Investigators said at the time of his arrest Hines had a loaded 9mm handgun, Albany Police said. His capture came nearly a week after the victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound to her abdomen inside her home on Partridge Street near Madison Avenue. She was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Investigators said Hines walked …
Suspect In Custody After Two Women Found Stabbed Inside Long Island Residence Suspect In Custody After Two Women Found Stabbed Inside Long Island Residence
Suspect In Custody After Two Women Found Stabbed Inside Long Island Residence A man is in custody after two women were found stabbed inside a Long Island residence. Officers responded  to a disturbance in North Lawrence, on Caryl Drive, at around 5:15 a.m. on Friday, May 13, Nassau County Police said. Officers located the two female victims, ages 18 and 48, who had sustained multiple stab wounds, according to police.  They then began to engage in life-saving techniques to the two victims and they were transported by Nassau County Police Ambulances to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment, said police.  Rodolfo Novello, age 53, was found walk…
Roosevelt Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Botched Burglary Roosevelt Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Botched Burglary
Roosevelt Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Botched Burglary A Long Island man is facing a host of charges, including attempted murder, after a domestic dispute turned physical and his plan to fire a gun at two men backfired, police said. In Nassau County, police officers responded to a Roosevelt residence shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, where there was a report of a disturbance involving a 56-year-old man living in the building. Police said that during dispute, Roosevelt resident Calvin Badger, age 52, became physical with the 56-year-old resident, ultimately taking out a black handgun, pointing it at his victim, and pulling the trig…
Long Island Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim During Altercation On Bus, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim During Altercation On Bus, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim During Altercation On Bus, Police Say A 43-year-old Long Island man is facing multiple charges after police said he stabbed a victim during an argument on a bus.  The Nassau County Police Department reported that Eon Marques, of Elmont, was arrested following the incident that took place at 2 p.m. in New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Oct. 5.  A 67-year-old man was riding on a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus when an argument ensued between him and another passenger, later identified as Marques. A struggle ensued between the two men, and Marques pulled out a knife as the bus was traveling east on Hillside…
Government Employee Among Two Arrested In Connection To Shooting In Westchester Government Employee Among Two Arrested In Connection To Shooting In Westchester
Government Employee Among Two Arrested In Connection To Shooting In Westchester A city employee in Westchester was one of two arrested following an investigation into shots fired earlier this month following a gambling dispute, police said. Detectives from the Mount Vernon Police Department arrested two city men following an incident on Saturday, Sept. 18 after launching an investigation into reports of a gunshot being fired in the area of South 8th Avenue and West 5th Street. Police said that Hector Ruiz, age 42, an employee of the City of Mount Vernon Department of Public Works was arrested at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21; while a second suspect, Ras…
Man Accused Of Hitting 23-Year-Old In Head With Tire Thumper, Police Say Man Accused Of Hitting 23-Year-Old In Head With Tire Thumper, Police Say
Man Accused Of Hitting 23-Year-Old In Head With Tire Thumper, Police Say A 53-year-old man was arrested by New York State Police after allegedly assaulting a 23-year-old man walking along an area roadway with a tire thumper. Ulster County resident Don Mackenzie, of Accord, was arrested shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 22 following an investigation by New York State Police in Kingston into an alleged assault over the weekend. Police said that the investigation into the assault determined that Makenzie, for unknown reasons, struck the 23-year-old with a tire thumper on Route 213 in the Town of Ulster, repeatedly striking him with the weapon. The 23-year…
Career Criminal Indicted On Murder Charge For Fatal Westchester Shooting Career Criminal Indicted On Murder Charge For Fatal Westchester Shooting
Career Criminal Indicted On Murder Charge For Fatal Westchester Shooting A suspect with a lengthy rap sheet is facing a murder charge for allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old man in Westchester earlier this year. Following a lengthy investigation into the fatal shooting of Michael Toro on Tuesday, May 5 in Mount Vernon, police arrested city resident Negus Kirton last month. On Thursday, Nov. 12, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that Kirton has been indicted on second-degree murder and criminal possession of weapon charges. Kirton has pleaded not guilty to both charges. Toro was shot multiple times in the early morning ho…
Southampton Man With Felony Convictions Caught Trying To Buy Firearm, Suffolk Sheriff Says Southampton Man With Felony Convictions Caught Trying To Buy Firearm, Suffolk Sheriff Says
Southampton Man With Felony Convictions Caught Trying To Buy Firearm, Suffolk Sheriff Says A convicted felon from Long Island is facing charges after allegedly attempting to illegally purchase a weapon. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Southampton resident Donald Johnson, 39, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, stemming from an investigation that was launched late last year. It is alleged that Johnson attempted to illegally purchase a firearm in Riverhead on Dec. 22 last year, knowing that he was prohibited by doing so due to his previous felony convictions. Johnson surrendered into custody at Suffolk County Sheriff’s Headquarters and charged with attempted criminal …
Long Island Woman In Stolen Vehicle Caught With Loaded Gun, Police Say Long Island Woman In Stolen Vehicle Caught With Loaded Gun, Police Say
Long Island Woman In Stolen Vehicle Caught With Loaded Gun, Police Say A traffic stop resulted in the discovery of a woman driving a stolen car with a loaded gun on Long Island, police said. It happened on Friday, Aug. 23 just after 9:30 p.m. in Roslyn. According to Nassau County Police, Danisha Patterson, 27, of Elmont, was observed by officers operating a 2016 white Nissan Maxima. The vehicle moved from a lane unsafely and officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop on Old Northern Boulevard, police said. Patterson was unable to produce a valid driver’s license and an investigation was conducted leading to her arre…
Two Brothers Arrested, Including One For Shooting The Other In Area Two Brothers Arrested, Including One For Shooting The Other In Area
Two Brothers Arrested, Including One For Shooting The Other In Area Two brothers both ended up in jail on the same day, but for very different reasons. The story began around 1:12 a.m., Thursday, May 30, when City of Poughkeepsie police were called to a home on Yates Boulevard for a domestic disturbance and a person shot, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Det. Lt. MJ Clark. Responding officers found that 29-year-old Adam Hannon had been shot once in the forearm by his 25-year-old brother, Zachary Hannon, during an altercation, police said. The altercation started when the older brother was brought home by his parents from MidHudson Regional Hospit…
Man Caught With Assault Weapons, Drugs, Cash In Poughkeepsie Bust Man Caught With Assault Weapons, Drugs, Cash In Poughkeepsie Bust
Man Caught With Assault Weapons, Drugs, Cash In Poughkeepsie Bust A 49-year-old man was busted with assault weapons, drugs, and cash after police received complaints of drug dealing in the area. Emory S. Nesbitt of Poughkeepsie was taken into custody around 4 p.m. Wednesday following a raid by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the task force. Tasciotti said the task force received the warrant based on complaints and information regarding drug sales taking place at that location. During the search of the residence several rifles, assault weapons, a handgun, approximately 4 ounces of cocaine, as …