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Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says
Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says After a lifetime of caring for children and serving her community, Carmel McDougall was ultimately betrayed by her own son and daughter, prosecutors alleged. Long Island resident Michael McDougall, age 65, of Roosevelt, was indicted on manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the death of his mother, McDougall. His sister, Nichole McDougall-Mullings, age 55, of Roosevelt, was also charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. Earlier Report: Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Wo…
New Details: State Failed 'Committed Mother' Stabbed To Death At Hempstead Home, Family Says New Details: State Failed 'Committed Mother' Stabbed To Death At Hempstead Home, Family Says
New Details: State Failed 'Committed Mother' Stabbed To Death At Hempstead Home, Family Says A New York man accused of murdering the mother of his child should’ve been locked up years ago, his own relatives insist. Long Island resident Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, age 29, was found with multiple stab wounds in the basement of her Hempstead home on Botsford Street at around 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives arrested a suspect, 43-year-old Jose Funes-Zabala, of Roosevelt, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7. He is charged with second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child. Earlier Report:&n…
Murder Suspect Nabbed, ID Released Of 29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Hempstead Home Murder Suspect Nabbed, ID Released Of 29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Hempstead Home
Murder Suspect Nabbed, ID Released Of 29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Hempstead Home A suspect is in custody days after a woman was found stabbed to death at a Long Island home. Officers responded to a 911 call for an aided person in Hempstead at a Botsford Street residence on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8:40 p.m. in Hempstead. Upon arrival, officers located the 29-year-old woman, now identified as Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, of Hempstead, in the basement of the home with multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Late Monday afternoon, Oct. 7, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 43-year-old suspect Jose W. Funes-Zabala, of Roosevel…
Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Woman, Police Say Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Woman, Police Say
Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Woman, Police Say A brother and sister from Long Island are accused of abusing their elderly mother to the point the woman died. Nassau County Police were called to a Roosevelt home at around 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, to perform a welfare check. Inside, officers found 85-year-old Carmel McDougall unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital and died days later, on Wednesday, Sept. 18. An investigation found that McDougall’s 65-year-old son, Michael McDougall, was responsible for the injuries that caused her death, police said. Detectives also determined that McDougall’s 55-year-old daughter, Nichole Mull…
Roosevelt Man Who Allegedly Robbed East Meadow Walmart Charged Under Nassau County Mask Law Roosevelt Man Who Allegedly Robbed East Meadow Walmart Charged Under Nassau County Mask Law
Roosevelt Man Who Allegedly Robbed East Meadow Walmart Charged Under Nassau County Mask Law A man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart was also charged with violating Nassau County's controversial new mask law. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask when he entered the store located in East Meadow at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and began concealing merchandise in his bag.  He exited the store without paying for the merchandise and was confronted by store security, Nassau County Police said, adding that security recovered the merchandise, "and the suspect directed physical threats towards them as he was leaving the scene." A short …
Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness' Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness'
Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness' A devastated Long Island family now faces a future without their beloved patriarch after he was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash. The fiery wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said 30-year-old Jannai Allen, of Westbury, was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when his vehicle was struck by a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: Jannai Allen, 30, ID'd As Victim In Hicksville Crash The impact caused Allen’s Su…
Cop-Impersonator Handcuffs Woman At Roosevelt Deli, Police Say Cop-Impersonator Handcuffs Woman At Roosevelt Deli, Police Say
Cop-Impersonator Handcuffs Woman At Roosevelt Deli, Police Say A man is accused of handcuffing a woman while impersonating a police officer at a Long Island business. The incident happened in Roosevelt, at the Ruby Deli on Nassau Road, at around 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Nassau County Police said two women were having an argument when one woman’s boyfriend, 57-year-old Leonardo Argueta, approached and identified himself as an undercover police detective. He then put the other woman in handcuffs, police said. When the victim and bystanders threatened to call 911, Argueta removed the handcuffs and fled the scene. Detectives located the man and arreste…
Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville
Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island. The wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said a Subaru was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when it struck a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: 30-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville, Police Say The impact caused the Subaru to catch fire, trapping the 30-year-old male driver inside, police said…
Drunk Suspect Bites, Spits On Cop During Roosevelt Arrest, Police Say Drunk Suspect Bites, Spits On Cop During Roosevelt Arrest, Police Say
Drunk Suspect Bites, Spits On Cop During Roosevelt Arrest, Police Say A 27-year-old man is accused of assaulting a police officer during an arrest on Long Island. Officers were called about a domestic disturbance at a home in Roosevelt shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Nassau County Police said a 39-year-old woman told officers that Joshua Williams, age 27, was intoxicated and breaking items in the home. As police were attempting to arrest Williams, he bit an officer and spit in his face, police said. Williams was placed into custody and taken to a hospital for evaluation. The injured officer was also taken to the hospital. Williams is charged wi…
Collision With School Bus Injures Girl, Mother In Roosevelt Collision With School Bus Injures Girl, Mother In Roosevelt
Collision With School Bus Injures Girl, Mother In Roosevelt A young girl and her mother were injured in a collision involving a school bus on Long Island. The incident happened in Roosevelt on West Greenwich Avenue shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Original report - Girl Hospitalized After Incident Involving Mini School Bus In Roosevelt Nassau County Police said a 10-year-old girl was riding her bicycle when she lost her balance and struck the side of a passing mini school bus traveling eastbound on West Greenwich Avenue. The child suffered severe abrasions on both of her legs, and her 40-year-old mother injured her right hand tryin…
Update: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Found Update: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Found
Update: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Found Update: A 14-year-old Long Island girl who was reported missing has been located. Kimberly Rivera, age 14, had last been seen in Roosevelt shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 6. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, Nassau County Police said she had been found. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Kimberly Rivera, age 14, was last seen in Roosevelt shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Nassau County Police said she is 5-foot-7 and 80 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. No other information was given. A…
Lottery Fraud: 'Good Samaritan' Scams Long Island Woman Out Of Jewelry, Cash, Police Say Lottery Fraud: 'Good Samaritan' Scams Long Island Woman Out Of Jewelry, Cash, Police Say
Lottery Fraud: 'Good Samaritan' Scams Long Island Woman Out Of Jewelry, Cash, Police Say Police are searching for a man who tricked a Long Island woman out of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and cash after using a good deed to gain her trust. It happened in Roosevelt on Tuesday, July 9, according to Nassau County Police. At around 3 p.m. that day, a 76-year-old woman was walking on Nassau Avenue near the intersection of Debevoise Avenue with her groceries. A man approached her and asked if she needed help carrying her groceries home. She happily obliged, police said. When they arrived at her home, the man explained that he had a winning lottery ticket in his possess…
5 Pit Bulls, 3 People Caught Squatting At Long Island Home, Police Say 5 Pit Bulls, 3 People Caught Squatting At Long Island Home, Police Say
5 Pit Bulls, 3 People Caught Squatting At Long Island Home, Police Say A group of people and a handful of dogs were arrested after police said they were caught illegally living inside a dead person’s home. The New Hyde Park incident took place on Thursday, June 20, Nassau County Police said. Just after 4 p.m. that day, police received a call from a resident on Evans Street who thought that there were people living in their deceased neighbor’s home. Authorities arrived to reportedly find three people living at 109 Evans Street illegally: Dionny Quiroz, age 33 of Roosevelt; Juan Marte, age 19 of Thomaston; and Natalie Bautista, age 19, whose address was …
Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order On Long Island, Police Say Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order On Long Island, Police Say
Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man who reportedly violated a restraining order was arrested and injured a police officer in the process. It happened in Roosevelt on Wednesday, June 19, Nassau County Police said. Just before 6 p.m., 30-year-old Shabaz Hall allegedly broke into the home of someone who had a restraining order against him. Police soon arrived at the scene to arrest Hall; however, during the course of the arrest, authorities said that Hall was violent and combative. An officer was injured in the process. Hall, who is from Roosevelt, was eventually taken into custody, where he was charged …
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say A man has been arrested on a charge of driving drunk when he got into a minor crash with a 3-year-old in his car, police said. It happened on Saturday, June 8 in Roosevelt, according to Nassau County Police. At about 9:50 p.m. that evening, 32-year-old Abidan Sorto-Benitez was driving his 2004 Honda Civic near the intersection of Branch Place and Conlon Road when he hit a curb, which rendered his car inoperable. Officers who arrived at the scene reported that Sorto-Benitez had glassy eyes and had breath that smelled of alcohol. He failed a sobriety test and was placed under arrest. So…
Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island
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…
Broad Daylight Murder: Long Island Man Sentenced For Shooting, Killing Victim Broad Daylight Murder: Long Island Man Sentenced For Shooting, Killing Victim
Broad Daylight Murder: Long Island Man Sentenced For Shooting, Killing Victim The man who shot and killed a Long Island man in front of his girlfriend could now spend the rest of his life behind bars. Twenty-seven-year-old Savonn Dangerfield of Hempstead received his sentence of 15 years to life in prison on Tuesday, May 14, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story: Man Admits Shooting, Killing Victim During Broad Daylight Walk On Long Island Six years before, in October 2018, Jeffrey Lee, age 23, was walking with his girlfriend on Dartmouth Street in Hempstead. Just after noon, near the intersection of Stewart Avenue, Dangerfield wal…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a teenager missing from his Long Island home for days. Fifteen-year-old Robert Eley was last seen on Saturday, April 27 in Freeport, according to Nassau County Police. It was about noon that day when Eley left his Rutland Road and reportedly disappeared. Eley is 5-foot-5 and weighs approximately 130 pounds. He has braided black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, the teen was seen wearing black sweatpants, a black t-shirt, red and white sneakers, and a black backpack. Police said the Eley may be in the He…
Update: Man Missing From Long Island Located Update: Man Missing From Long Island Located
Update: Man Missing From Long Island Located Update:  Police have located a man who went missing after last being seen on Long Island.  Adolphus Veineer, age 78, had last been seen in Roosevelt on Wednesday, March 27, Nassau County Police said. He reportedly had memory loss and was listed as a vulnerable adult.  On Friday, March 29, the department announced that Veineer had been located.  Additional details, including where he was found and his current state, were not released.  Original Story:  Authorities are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man who went missing after being seen o…
Man Admits Shooting, Killing Victim During Broad Daylight Walk On Long Island Man Admits Shooting, Killing Victim During Broad Daylight Walk On Long Island
Man Admits Shooting, Killing Victim During Broad Daylight Walk On Long Island A 27-year-old Long Island man pleaded guilty to killing a man while he was out on a walk with his girlfriend. Savonn Dangerfield, age 27 of Hempstead, admitted to murdering 23-year-old Jeffrey Lee nearly six years before, the Nassau County District Court announced. Just before noon on October 12, 2018, the DA’s Office said Dangerfield approached Lee, a Roosevelt resident, while he was out walking with his girlfriend at the intersection of Dartmouth Street in Hempstead and opened fire. Earlier Report: Man Charged In Fatal Shooting At Busy Hempstead Intersection He shot Lee three …
Man Nabbed For Boxcutter Attack On Long Island: Police Man Nabbed For Boxcutter Attack On Long Island: Police
Man Nabbed For Boxcutter Attack On Long Island: Police A Long Island man has been arrested after he allegedly attacked a 25-year-old with a boxcutter, slashing and injuring him, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Uniondale, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 4 a.m. that day, 27-year-old Roosevelt resident Gender Membreno-Pineda was outside of the Frontera Bar located at 963 Nassau Road when police said he got into a fight with a 25-year-old man. The fight turned from verbal to physical when Membreno-Pineda allegedly pulled out a boxcutter and swung at his victim, slashing him in his chest and arm. Police …
Chuck E. Cheese Beating Death: Long Island Man Charged, DA Says Chuck E. Cheese Beating Death: Long Island Man Charged, DA Says
Chuck E. Cheese Beating Death: Long Island Man Charged, DA Says A Long Island man has been charged with murder a year after his victim was brutally beaten behind a family entertainment center and eventually succumbed to his injuries, officials said. On Monday, Dec. 18, 62-year-old Dennis Ray (also known as “Midnight), faced his arraignment, a charge of second-degree murder, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. The new charge comes over a year since Ray, a resident of Roosevelt, was originally indicted for the April 2022 incident on assault and robbery charges. Earlier Report: Duo Accused Of Attacking, Severely Injuring Man During …
Fight Between Long Island Brothers Ends With One Being Struck With Knife, Police Say Fight Between Long Island Brothers Ends With One Being Struck With Knife, Police Say
Fight Between Long Island Brothers Ends With One Being Struck With Knife, Police Say An argument between two brothers on Long Island in front of children ended with one being struck by a knife, authorities said. The incident took place in Roosevelt on Saturday, Oct. 28 on Westfield Avenue. According to Nassau County Police, Jalar Dancy, age 37, of Roosevelt, was involved in a fight with his 35-year-old brother at their home in front of the victim's two children ages 9 and 4. During the altercation, Dancy grabbed a silver knife and struck his brother with it, causing a slight laceration to the right side of his head and a puncture wound to his right shoulder,…
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island In just one day, over 80 tickets were given and multiple arrests were made of mallgoers for various violations, including two larcenies and a fake inspection sticker, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police officers in and around the area of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream made arrests, issued dozens of tickets, and even impounded multiple vehicles. During what the department dubbed a “Quality of Life and Traffic Safety Enforcement” operation, 21-year-old Coram resident Angel D. Cruz-Torres was arrested and charged with having a forged inspection sticker on his car.…
Woman Caught With Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop Woman Caught With Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop
Woman Caught With Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop A 26-year-old woman originally pulled over for driving without headlights soon found herself in custody when police say they found a loaded Glock in her car. It happened on Thursday, Oct. 5 in Roosevelt, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 9:20 p.m., 26-year-old Danielle Barnett was driving a 2018 Hyundai south on St. Francis Street, near the intersection of Gormley Avenue, with no head or tail lights. When she was pulled over, police reported that the Roosevelt resident also had a loaded Glock inside of the car. Barnett was arrested and charged with criminal possessio…
Long Island Murder Sentencing: Alleged Gang Member Will Spend Decades Behind Bars, DA Says Long Island Murder Sentencing: Alleged Gang Member Will Spend Decades Behind Bars, DA Says
Long Island Murder Sentencing: Alleged Gang Member Will Spend Decades Behind Bars, DA Says An alleged member of the Bloods gang has been sentenced for the Long Island murder and attempted murder he is responsible for, officials announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, 27-year-old Christopher Anderson (also known as CK) of Roosevelt was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the incidents, which took place in November and December of 2020, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. A group of Bloods gang members attending a meeting, followed 21-year-old victim Taffarie Haughton and a second victim, age 19, into the bathroom at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Freeport on Nov.…
Road Rage Shooting: Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Long Island Incident Road Rage Shooting: Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Long Island Incident
Road Rage Shooting: Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Long Island Incident A Long Island man faces attempted murder charges after a Long Island road rage incident, authorities announced. On Monday, Aug. 21, 22-year-old Marcquise Porter was arrested for his involvement in the Uniondale disturbance, which happened two days prior, Nassau County Police said. The victim, a 24-year-old man contacted the police on Saturday, Aug. 19 at approximately 5:30 p.m. to report that he had been the subject of a road rage incident. Porter, a Roosevelt resident, reportedly shot multiple rounds at the victim, striking his car twice. Police did not provide additional information r…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing Long Island teenager. Glory Cardwell, age 14, was last seen on Wednesday, Aug. 16 in Roosevelt at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. Cardwell was leaving her home on foot when she was last seen. The teen is described as having an average build and medium complexion, standing 5-foot-6. She weighs approximately 130 pounds. Cardwell has brown eyes and long straight black hair. When last seen, Cardwell was wearing a black and white hooded sweatshirt, gray leggings, and black slippers. Her destina…
Wheelie-Popping Biker Nabbed For Forging VIN, More On Long Island: Police Wheelie-Popping Biker Nabbed For Forging VIN, More On Long Island: Police
Wheelie-Popping Biker Nabbed For Forging VIN, More On Long Island: Police A young man was in for a wild ride after police allegedly caught him driving recklessly on Long Island, leading to a foot chase and his eventual apprehension. The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 9 in Roosevelt, according to Nassau County Police. Hempstead resident Jahson Dindyal-Hamilton, age 22, was reportedly driving a green and white Kawasaki KX250F motorbike south on Uniondale Avenue just after 9 p.m. Officers reported seeing Dindyal-Hamilton drive recklessly, popping wheelies and running the red light to continue to Nassau Road and West Greenwich Avenue. However, when police a…
Suspected Cocaine, Oxy, LSD Found During Long Island Drug Bust: Police Suspected Cocaine, Oxy, LSD Found During Long Island Drug Bust: Police
Suspected Cocaine, Oxy, LSD Found During Long Island Drug Bust: Police Three people were arrested for possessing thousands of dollars and multiple alleged illicit substances during a Long Island investigation, police announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, Nassau County Police announced that an inquiry into a fatal overdose led to the arrest of the following: Alia Salway, age 23, of Freeport; Andy T. Salazar, age 23, of Freeport; and Estiven Membreno, age 18, of Roosevelt. The three had been the target of the probe in Baldwin on Wednesday, July 19, which stemmed after a Nassau County resident’s overdose death. During the investigation, authorities found a sta…
ID Released For Worker Killed In Roof Collapse At Long Island Company ID Released For Worker Killed In Roof Collapse At Long Island Company
ID Released For Worker Killed In Roof Collapse At Long Island Company Authorities have identified a construction worker who was killed when a roof collapsed at a utility company on Long Island. The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, in Woodbury, at the Jericho Water District Facility on Stillwell Lane. Two construction workers were standing on scaffolding about 30 feet in the air when the roof suddenly collapsed, according to Nassau County Police. One of the men, identified Friday, Aug. 4 as 49-year-old Donaldo Duque, of Roosevelt, was crushed against a concrete wall of the building. Emergency crews spent more than six hours trying to…